Cambridge 17, Test 4
The given line graph illustrates the number of closed and new stores opened in a
country over the eight-year period between 2011 and 2018.
Overall, what stands out from the graph is that number of closed shops showed
an increasing trend till 2014, whereas the newly opened shops saw a substantial
fall over the given period. Also, it is striking that the number of closed shops was
highest in 2015.
To begin with, if we look at the number of newly opened stores, they started at
around 8500 in 2011 and then fell markedly to 4,000 in 2012. Despite falling
sharply in 2012, the figure picked up in the next two years and reached just over
6,000 in 2014. Interestingly, the number of closed stores leveled off at 4,000 from
2015 to 2017. After this, the figure experienced another fall over in 2018.
Regarding the number of closed stores, they started at around 6300, and the
trend fluctuated until 2014. The figure witnessed a significant decline in the next
year, after which it increased considerably in 2016. The number of closed shops
flattened out at 5,000 in the last three years.
Some points to improve
● In a particular country
● Approximately
● The number of closure fluctuated over the next four years until 2015
● The number of shops closing their doors
● New shop openings showed
Cambridge 17, Test 2
The given table and pie charts illustrate the budget allocation for police in a
particular area of Britain over a two years period between 2017 and 2018. The
table exhibits information about the sources by which the money is generated,
and the pie chart depicts the distribution of that money.
Overall, what stands out from the graph is that the total revenue generated from
different sources was more in 2018 than in 2017. Moreover, it is interesting to
notice that in 2017 three quarters of the money was spent on salaries of officers
and staff.
Looking into details, the national government generated the highest revenue,
around 175 in 2017 and 177m in 2018. Local taxes contributed slightly less in
2017 (91 m) than in 2018 (102m). It is noticeable that money generated from
other sources like grants was the same in both years.
In 2017, a quarter of the money was allocated for technology, buildings, and
transport, whereas three-quarters of the generated revenue was spent on the
salaries of officers and staff. Also, it is striking that only 8 % of the money was
spent on technology in 2017, less than half of the funds allocated for technology
in 2018. Furthermore, money spent on employees' salaries in 2018 was just a little
over two-thirds during the given period.
Points to improve:
● Information = Data on
● Looking into details
● Million pounds
● This was followed by
● Dropped slightly from 75% in 2017 to 69% in 2018
Cambridge 17, Test 3
The given bar chart compares data on the weekly spending
salaries of families in a particular country in the year 1968 and
2018.
Overall, what stands out from the graph is that families spent
much of their income on food and the least on energy sources like
fuel and power in 1968. Moreover, it is interesting that in 2018
families spent more money on leisure activities.
Looking into details, families spent significantly on food, about
35% of their weekly income, the highest figure of 1968. The
money spent on housing, clothing, and footwear was 10% of their
weekly salaries. Also, it is striking that families' spending was less
than 10% for all other activities.
Moreover, in 2018 families preferred to spend more money on
housing and leisure activities which were around 19% and 22%,
respectively, of their weekly income, and spent a least 4% on fuel,
power, and personal goods
Things to improve:
● Comma before “and”
● much of their income
● Money spent = Expenditure
● There has been a significant decrease in spending on food
over the 50 year period, but the cost of leisure, housing and
transport has significantly increased (in overview).
Essay : In future, all cars buses and trucks will be driveless. The only
people travelling inside will be passangers. Write advantages and
disadvantages of this
Now-a-days whenever we browse the internet or flick through the pages of
newpaper, we come across fresh breakthroughts and advancements in the realm
of technology.In the near future, it is expected that the modes of transport like
buses, cars and trucks are likely to operate without any drivers.In this essay, I will
discuss both pros and cons of using driverless cars.
First, the autonomous car will be a boon for older people and people with
disabilities. For instance, some people cannot drive because of their failing health.
Secondly, advanced driverless cars will help to alleviate traffic congestion on
roads, saving a significant amount of time wasted due to traffic jams. Finally, the
autonomous mode of transport is free from human errors and dangerous
accidents caused by reckless and unprofessional drivers with come down.
However, there are also drawbacks and limitations to using driverless cars. To
begin with, these advancements in transportation pose a threat to the jobs of
millions of drivers. For example, prominent transport companies like Uber,
careem and indriver currently provide employment to thousand of people.
Introduction of driverless cars would result in unemployment of these people.
Moreover, there are likelihood of gliches in such complex system, raising
questions about passengers safety.
All things considered, we should weigh up the pros of using driverless cars in
terms of a good option for people with disabilities, error free mode of transport,
decrease in traffic congestions and cons of reasons of unemployment and
unreliable system. But personaly, I believe that benefits in terms of ease of
transport eventually outweigh any negatives.
All things considered, we should weigh the pros of using driverless cars, such as their benefits for
people with disabilities, error-free transportation, and reduced traffic congestion, against the cons
of potential unemployment and an unreliable system. Personally, I believe that the benefits in
terms of ease of transportation ultimately outweigh any negatives."
