Writing practice test 10
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table shows changes in average income by household type in New Zealand from 1998 to 2003.
| Household Type / Year | Couple | One-person household | Couple with one dependent child | Couple with two dependent children | Couple with three or more dependent children | One parent with dependent child(ren) | Total All Household Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1326 | 505 | 638 | 1269 | 1390 | 1411 | 1171 |
| 2002 | 1269 | 493 | 610 | 1205 | 1314 | 1174 | 1116 |
| 2001 | 1099 | 484 | 556 | 1111 | 1223 | 1170 | 1033 |
| 2000 | 1046 | 476 | 540 | 1010 | 1110 | 1115 | 967 |
| 1999 | 1046 | 451 | 517 | 1054 | 1140 | 1074 | 964 |
| 1998 | 981 | 448 | 545 | 978 | 1022 | 1013 | 927 |
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that passports are essential as a way of regulating the population of countries. Others believe they should be abolished and we should be able to travel where we like.
Discuss both points of view and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.