[Lê Huy Đức Anh] Writing Practice Test 18321
Task 1
Question

The graph below shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Answer

The given graph provides information about how a specific nation recycled four different materials over a 28-year period from 1982 to 2010.
Overall, it is evident that most of the materials, namely glass containers, alumininium cans and plastics witnessed an upward trend, except for paper & cardboard which rather followed an unstable trajectory throughout the survey. Also, the material of paper & cardboard did not increased significantly, it held the dominant position in all examined years.
Regarding plastics, this was the material that people chose not to recycle most, accounted for only 3 percent of recycling rate in 1990, this figure increased slightly to nearly 10 percent in 2010. Alumininium cans, even though, starting at the same proportion as plastics, it experienced a considerable skyrocket to almost 45 percent, many times higher than that of the initial year (1986).
In terms of glass containers, there was a slight decrease by 10 percent in 1982; nonetheless, the figure recovered and surged to 60 percent in 2010, only 10 percent lesser than the the first ranking material (paper and cardboard). As for paper & cardboard, needless to say, it ranked first throughout the survey. Hovering around 65 percent at first, proportion fluctuated considerably to 80 percent, the highest point in the period, then decreased by 10 percent in the end.

Task 2
Question

Write about the following topic:

Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out. 

In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and, if so, how?

 

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Answer

In this day and age, having the ability to master a foreign language would offer a multitude of advantageous prospects, especially some international languages such as English. Many individuals assert that local languages may be put in jeopardy if they are not taught in educational institutions. Personally, I contend that though it is of paramount importance for everyone to be fluent in English, local languages, are equally, if not more significant, in ensuring a country’s well-rounded development.
To commence with, the significance of English and many other international languages alike is requisite in a highly globalized and interconnected world. Since the cultural exchange and commercial trading among countries have happening and growing at an unprecedented rate, it would be a profound hindrance if a citizen is not equipped with essential set of skills along with a capability to communicate and do business with other country’s firms and organizations. Because language fosters a no-barrier world in that people do not have to put an excessive reliance on conventional translation, we can expect the global co-ordination with the help of many nations towards a objective such as environmental issues and technological advancement. Nonetheless, in many cultures, people tend to be overprotective with exotic culture, and not try to pick up English as a beneficial means to communicate. This viewpoint is passed down to their children and in the long run, this would make that region marginalized with novel and innovative machinery. In this sense, incentivizing people to learn English serves as an important thing in leading a mutual understanding and co-operating among countries.
However, local languages, which are necessary to preserve as it stores a country’s traditional norms and cultures. If future generations are not encouraged to learn local language, it will surely lead to cultural erosion and breed social unrest. For instance, in many parts of the world, where wars are happening on a daily basis, such as Myanmar, Bangladesh and Middle East region, young people are not fully taught by their parents and teachers about the necessity of local dialect, this has led to the tremendous undermining of social cohesion. Thus, future generations need to aware of the repercussion when their traditional language is lost. For this reason, governments need to take place some propagandas to raise its people’s awareness as well as put the local language into the school curricular as mandatory along with some important subjects such as History and Literature. State authorities as well, need to take advantage of medias as a way to spread good thoughts about local history and language.
In conclusion, even though, English and many other international languages are important to be taught and everyone should be fluent in at least on foreign one. I believe that local language is also significant in ensuring a well-rounded development and long run benefits of a nation. English should not be seen as a single panacea to replace local dialect as local one aligns with important culture traditions.

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