Special Language Centre Advanced (IELTS) Examination April 2013

WRITING MODULE (1 HOUR)

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. QUESTION: The two pie charts below show the main sources of energy in the USA in the 1980s and the 1990s. Write a report to describe the changes which occurred. You should write at least 150 words.

Special Language Centre Advanced (IELTS) Examination April 2013

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

QUESTION: Some people prefer to eat at food stalls or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

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Special Language Centre Advanced (IELTS) Examination April 2013

SUGGESTED ANSWERS:
WRITING TASK 1 The two graphs show that oil was the major energy source in the USA in both 1980 and 1990 and that coal, natural gas and hydroelectric power remained in much the same proportions. On the other hand, there was a dramatic rise in nuclear power, which doubled its percentage over the years. Oil supplied the largest percentage of energy, although the percentage decreased from 42% in 1980 to 33% in 1990. Coal in 1990 was the second largest source of energy, increasing its proportion to 27% from 22% in the previous decade. Natural gas, the second largest source in 1980 at 26%, decreased its share very slightly to provide 25% of Americas energy ten years later. There was no change in the percentage supplied by hydroelectric power which remained at 5% of the total energy used. Nuclear power the greatest change: in 1990 it was 10%, twice that of the 1980s. (152 words)

WRITING TASK 2

Students own answer.