Writing test
Writing task 1(report)
The table below shows the amount of waste produced in the period between 1980 and 2000 in six different countries.
| Country / Year | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 |
| Ireland | 0.9 | * | 2 |
| Turkey | * | 31 | 19 |
| Portugal | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Poland | 49 | 50 | 51 |
| Usa | 421 | 490 | 530 |
| Japan | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Table indicates the amounts of waste per year (in millions of tonnes)
Write a report in which you describe this table.
Notice:
1) * means unavailable data ( this note has been written in the test paper )
2) Names of countries are correct, but the numbers are not exact, yet very close to the exam and show the same trends.
Writing task 2 (essay)
Some people argue that hard work and determination are the most important factors in success, others see that there are other factors that are more significant. discuss both views and give your opinion.