nundc

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My essays:

• Today the high sales of consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 70
• Universities should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject To what extent do you agree or disagree 78
• The graph below shows the proportion of the people aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 80
• Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influence on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our life. Which do you consider to be the major influence? 70
• In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this. 70
• Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 93
• The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 80
• In many countries schools have severe problems with student behavior. What do you think are the causes of this? What solution can you suggest? 60
• The graph below shows the unemployment rates in the US and Japan between March 1993and March 1999.Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. 70
• Creative artist should be given the freedom to express their own ideas( in words, music, pictures or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restriction on what they do.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 87

My speaking:

• Describe a well known person you like or admire. You should say:who this person is what this person has donewhy this person is well knownand explain why you admire this person 80