[Trinh Chau] Writing Practice Test 21736

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 line graph depicts the share of recycling selected materials, categorised by paper and cardboard, glass containers, aluminium cans and plastics from 1982 to 2010.

From an overall view, what stands out from this graph is that the figures for plastics remained stability, while these for paper and cardboard displayed a dramatic fluctuations. Glass containers and aluminium cans exhibited an increasing trajectory in recycling rate.

In 1982, only two materials applied in recycling, including paper and cardboard, standing at 65% and glass containers, about 50%. The turn from 1982 to 1994 witnessed significant changes, with recycling aluminium cans and plastics’ appearance, reaching 15% and 5%, respectively. Inspite of oscillation, the information about glass containers remained the same point with that in 1982, whereas, paper and cardboard gained 80%, increaseing by 15% compared to that in 1982.

From 1994 to 2010, the data about paper and cardboard rose marginally, acounted for 10% and achieved the minority. Conversely, these about aluminium cans followed an significantly upward trend, reached its peak of 45%, increasing by 30%. The rate of recycling paper and cardboard glass decreased by 10% to 70%, still took the lead in this graph. In contrast to paper and cardboard, glass containers, the percentage of recycling glass containers rose by 10%, gained 60%.

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

There has been a dramatic debate over whether it is crucial to learn English and if it essential to remain survival for local languages. In my viewpoint, in spite of numerous benefits when learning global languages in multi-cultural exposure, career opportunities, values of mother tongue still sustainable and necessary.

To begin with, comprehending global languages brings undeniable merits to us. Due to the globalisation, we have great exposure to different nations and cultures, but English is the primary demand to approach them. Besides, the international employments offer us much more jobs opportunities and making a claim of our achivements. However, without English, we achieve nothing. These are incredible advantages that we earn from learning English.

Despite these mentioned benefits, I believe local languages have sustainable and respectable positions in communities. Learning English does not mean to eclipse completely interests in mother tongue. It still helps us to gain certain jobs and express our patriotism. One major concern is that due to globalisation, we tend to take part in global convergence and lead to the loss of national identity. Therefore, maintaining our responsibility for national language is the most efficient measurement to preserver our customs and cultures.

To sum up, English is an indispensable part of our lives to achieve more rewards and chances. In spite of this statement, the sustainable schooling is advocating both global language and local languages.