Task 2 question 004

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:


Higher mammals such as monkeys are often used in laboratory experiments. Give reasons both for and against the using of animals in this way.


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


Write at least 250 words.

Task 2 question 003

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Many football teams have a hooligan element among their fans. What do you think are the main causes of football fan violence?
Then suggest some possible solutions to the problem of football related violence.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant supporting examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Write at least 250 words.

Task 2 question 002

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Recently, suggestions have been made regarding the setting up of a world government in order to combat global problems such as terrorism, global warming and financial crises.
To what extent do you agree with the suggestion?

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


Write at least 250 words.

Task 1 Question 001

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.


The table below shows the cost of living, indexed to New York, of the top ten cities in the world in 2009 and their rankings in 2008.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

You should write at least 150 words.



World city cost of living index 2009*

Rank 2009 Rank 2008 City Country Index 2009 Index 2008

1 2 Tokyo Japan 143.7 127

2 11 Osaka Japan 119.2 110

3 1 Moscow Russia 115.4 142.4

4 8 Geneva Switzerland 109.2 115.8

5 6 Hong Kong Hong Kong 108.7 117.6

6 9 Zurich Switzerland 105.2 112.7

7 7 Copenhagen Denmark 105.0 117.2

8 22 New York United States 100.0 100.0

9 20 Beijing China 99.6 101.9

10 13 Singapore Singapore 98.0 109.1

WORK IN PROGRESS

Task 2 question 001

You have 40 minutes to answer this question:

It is well recognised that games are an essential part of growing up. Games are also as important for older people to play and adults too need to play games regularly.

To what extent do you agree with this statement? 

Use personal examples and your own experience to illustrate your answer.

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