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Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The World Health Organization recommends that people should eat five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Overall, it was evident that the percentage of women getting the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables was greater than men on average. In addition, British citizens in the 55-64 age bracket were the most likely to consume five or more portions of fruits and vegetables.
Specifically, regarding the 75 age group, a quarter of both men and women consumed the suggested amount, representing a difference of 0%. As for the 19-44 age group as well as the 55-74 age group, the percentage differences between males and females who got their daily recommended servings ranged from 1% to 3%. Among the surveyed age demographics, the most notable disparity was observed in the 45-54 age range, with around 27% of females consuming over five portions, while only about 22% of males did so.
Turning to the age group with the highest proportions of people in both genders eating the recommended fuits and vegetables portions, the 55-64 group ranked first. In particular, almost 35% of women and 33% of men in this age bracket ate the recommended amount, which far surpassed the 65-74 bracket in the second place, while the remaining age groups did not surpass 27% getting the daily suggested portions. The given bar chart illustrates the proportions of British men and women eating the recommended servings of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis in 2006. Overall, it was evident that the percentage of women
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
On the one hand, there are compelling reasons to deem travelling and business as the only drivers behind learning a foreign language. First and foremost, travelling or working abroad may be more on the practical side for a foreign language learner. This is because a working linguistic knowledge is a prerequisite for going on holidays or applying for jobs in a foreign country, In addition, it is undeniable that linguistic proficiency may prove to be a sought-after quality in candidates for a foreign company, as proper communication and interoperability are of paramount importance in the professional landscape. In other words, it is understandable that working or travelling are generally accepted as the only reasons to learn a foreign language owing to their practicality.
On the other hand, it is also justifiable to argue that there exist a myriad of other purposes of language learning outside of working in or travelling to a foreign country. For instance, learning languages can play a crucial role in broadening one's horizon as well as fostering a sense of appreciation for the cultural values associated with the language itself. Specifically, languages and cultures are virtually inextricable, making a comprehensive understanding of the culture vital for achieving linguistic proficiency. Thus, by learning a language, one may get a chance to immerse in the rich cultural history and traditional values attached to that language and develop respect for such culture. In addition, one may learn languages to attain a more holistic worldview, since each culture has a distinct perspective on the same phenomenon.
On balance, while work and travel related purposes are more practical and hence widely-regarded as the only causes one may learn a language for, it is imperative that other causes ought not to be overlooked. From my perspective, i firmly believe that each individual harbor their own unique intentions when learning a foreign language, and it may be unwise to make a sweeping generaization regarding people's motives for learning languages. Without a doubt, learning a foreign language has become a cornerstone of the modern, globalized world. Opinions are sharply divided regarding the motives of foreign language learners, with one side insisting that
On the one hand, there are compelling reasons to deem
On the other hand, it is also justifiable to argue that there
On balance, while work and travel
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