Task 2: Some people believe that it is a good idea that

older people continue to work if it is possible for them

to do. Do you agree or disagree?
One school of thought holds that senior citizens should remain
in the workforce until they are no longer capable of
contributing. While acknowledging the reasons behind this
thinking, I would contend that they deserve a period of rest
after years of dedicated work.
On the one hand, it is understandable why some advocate for
older individuals to continue working. Primarily, working could
allow the elderly to have sharper minds. When constantly using
brains to perform tasks at work, older workers would use
various neurons to assist them in recalling and processing
details and information, potentially reducing the risk of
cognitive decline associated with conditions like Alzheimer’s or
Parkinson’s disease. Also, seniors often possess a wealth of
experience and expertise accumulated over their years in the
workforce. This is because they become accustomed to solving
problems relating to their jobs and have more time to look for
the optimal way to solve the existing problems, which could be
challenging for fresh graduates with little or no experience.
On the other hand, I am convinced that the elderly should not
work anymore due to the following reasons. Firstly, younger
workers may outperform the older ones in jobs that demand
good physical health, especially those involving frequent
business trips. Additionally, although the elderly have more
experience in terms of the working monotony of lessons,
younger generations often bring fresh and innovative
perspectives to the table. Their ability to adapt quickly to the
rapidly changing market dynamics, fueled by their broad
exposure to the internet, can be challenging for older workers
to match.
In conclusion, while there are justifications for the belief that
senior workers could bring about a number of advantages, I
firmly believe that they should give place for the young to take
over their duties.
DYNAMIC
Task 1: The graph below shows the percentage of
Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting
the main features, and make comparisons where

relevant.
The line graph compares the proportion of Australian exports to
Japan, the U.S, China, and India between 1990 and 2012.
Overall, while export rates in Japan and the USA decreased by
varying degrees, the percentages for China and India saw an
increase over the 22-year period. Remarkably, China emerged
as the country receiving the highest proportion of Australian
exports by 2012.
Looking first at the Australian exports to Japan and the US, At
the outset, about 25% of the exports were destined for Japan,
followed by the USA with just over 10% of the products.
Thereafter, both Japan’s and the US’s shares of exports
gradually fell over the given period. To be precise, the
proportion for Japan ended up at approximately 17%, remaining
in second place, whereas the figure for the USA was almost
one-thirds (around 6%) of Japan’s.
Regarding the other countries, Australians exported to India the
least with merely 2% of their products in 1990. Despite
experiencing a gradual rise in the proportion, India still
maintained fourth position in terms of shares of exports
throughout the given years. In stark contrast, China's
proportion surged from its third position in 1990 to become the
highest by the end of the period.

MAP
Task 1: The plans below show a small theatre in 2010,
and the same theatre in 2012.

The diagrams illustrate the changes that took place in a theatre

from 2010 to 2012.
Overall, this theatre had been renovated over the given period,
with the introduction of new amenities, which came at the
expense of a cafe.
Looking first at the upper areas of the auditorium, the dressing
room was demolished to make room for the expansion of the
stage with the emergence of a new corridor in 2012. This new
venue facilitated access to a dressing room and showers to the
left of the stage.
The storage area that previously occupied this space was
relocated to the right corner of the corridor. Directly opposite
the stage was the auditorium, which was left untouched despite
the wave of changes.
Shifting our attention to the lower area of the theatre, a new
restaurant appeared to the right of the main door, which used
to be the admin and ticket offices. The admin office was
enlarged and relocated to the left of the auditorium. At the
right corner of the theatre, a cafe was replaced to pay the way
for the ticket office.

PROCESS
Task 1: The diagram below shows how recycled paper is made.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The picture illustrates the cyclical process of recycling paper.
Overall, there are four main stages in the process, beginning
with the pulp creation and ending with the production of
recycled paper. Notably, all steps are carried out automatically.
The process commences with used paper being placed into
separate crates and transported via conveyor belt. This belt
automatically moves the collected paper to a tank, where the
materials are blended with water and chemical substances to
form pulp. Once soaked into the chemicals, the unfiltered pulp
is filtered in another chamber, which is known as the filtering
stage.
Following filtration, the mixture is going through the cleaning
stage, where it is discharged of the impurities with ink, air,
water and soap. The filtered gulp undergoes the second
filtering step with water and chemicals before being heated and
thinly rolled. Throughout this process, water aids in the
production of the final product, known as recycled paper.

MIX
Task 1: The graph and chart below give information about
migration to the UK. The graph below shows how long
immigrants in the year 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK.
And the pie-chart shows reasons for migration in 2008.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least
150 words.

The line graph gives the information about how long

immigrants to the UK stayed over an eight-year period, while
the pie chart demonstrates the motivations behind immigrants'
settlement in the UK in the year 2008.
Overall, the number of immigrants staying in the UK increased
over the given period with the exception of the length of two to
four years. Notably, the majority of individuals were inclined to
stay in the UK up to two years. Also, seeking work was the most
popular reason among immigrants in 2008.
Looking first at the line graph, in 2000, around 150 thousand
people migrated to the UK for up to 2 years and more than 4
years, which was triple that of the two-to-four-year length.
Between 2000 and 2004, there was a significant increase to
approximately 250 thousand in the number of immigrants
staying for a maximum of 2 years, which remained relatively
steady thereafter. The figures for two-to-four-year timespan
hovered around 50 thousand people, prior to a slight rise to
around 100 thousand in 2008, whereas the number of people
settling down in 4 or more years stayed stable at about 150
thousand over the whole period shown.
Turning to the pie chart, 37% of immigrants shared that they
moved to the UK due to work, which was closely followed by
the reason for studying, at 32%. This figure was double that of
immigrants relocating to accompany or join family, at 16%.
Both other reasons and no reason stated comprised 7% each.

DISCUSSION
Task 2: It costs a lot of money for a country to host an
international sports event, such as the Olympic Games or
football World Cup. Some people think that this is a waste of
money, while others believe the opposite. Discuss both views
and give your own opinion.
It is believed that allocating stage major sports events like the
Olympic Games or the FIFA World Cup is wasteful, while others
claim that host nations stand to gain several benefits from
these competitions. This essay will closely examine both
viewpoints before concluding that I agree with the latter.
On the one hand, hosting major sports events could impose a
financial burden on a nation. In order to make a global
competition happen, the country’s infrastructure and
equipment would have to meet certain standards of qualities
and safeties, which means the government would spend a
great deal of money to upgrade and update current facilities.
This budget, instead, could be redirected towards addressing
pressing issues such as universal education, which is a critical
concern in many developing countries. By investing in
education, nations can empower underprivileged children,
thereby cultivating a more skilled workforce for the future.
Therefore, diverting resources towards hosting recreational
events may not be the most prudent use of funds.
On the other hand, I am convinced that hosting international
sporting events can offer numerous advantages, not only for
citizens but also for the host nation. The first reason is that it
can ignite a passion for sports among the population. This is
because the electrifying atmosphere of sporting events and the
opportunity to witness them firsthand can inspire people to
embrace sports and lead more active lifestyles. Aside from this,
the influx of sports enthusiasts from around the world can
significantly boost tourism and stimulate the economy of the
host nation. Visitors traveling to the host country for these
events contribute to the local economy by spending on
accommodation, dining, and other services, thereby providing
local businesses with additional revenue streams.
In conclusion, while there are valid concerns about the financial
implications of hosting international sports events, I would
contend that this would do wonders for the citizens’ sport
interest and the nation’s economic growth.