Test 3: Writing
WRITING
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the spending of UK residents on visits abroad between 1993 and 2013.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Hosting a major sporting event such as the Olympics or the football World Cup offers significant benefits to the country concerned, yet the costs involved can be excessive and may divert funds from other important areas.
What are the benefits of being a host, and do these outweigh the financial implications?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.