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/et MODEL ANSWERS
ACADEMIC MODULE - WRITING TEST THREE
The model answers below are given as examples only. This standard of written English can only
be achieved with much practice.
Taskl
According to the bar chart, students from four European countries (Sweden, Spain, France and Germany)
and one Middle Eastern country (Syria) are taking Graphic Design at the college. Some students are
enrolled in the Computer-Aided Design (CAD) core option; the others are taking Photography.
Overall, Sweden has the largest number of enrolled students (17) and Syria the smallest (5). France and
Spain both have 12 students; Germany has 11. It is noticeable that France and Germany have similar
profiles.
Students from all five countries are enrolled in CAD, but more males are taking this option than females
(21 and 9 respectively). For each nationality the males taking CAD outnumber the females, except in
the case of the Syrians with 3 females to only 1 male. Sweden has the most students studying CAD (9);
Spain is next with 7, while France has 6. Germany and Syria have 4 CAD students each.
As for the photography option, more females than males are enrolled from every country except Syria.
In fact, no female Syrian students are taking Photographic Design. Only 1 male from each country is
enrolled in Photography, except for 2 males from Spain.
(192 words)
Task 2
Youth drug abuse is a serious problem nowadays in many cultures. Not only is illegal drug use on the
rise, but children as young as 10 years old are experimenting with alcohol and tobacco. The reasons for
this behaviour are unclear, but certain sociologists blame the examples set by their elders.
Parents who drink and smoke to excess are, in effect, telling their children that it is acceptable to abuse
their bodies with drugs. Consequently, children may have a similar view towards illegal drugs, even if
their parents are against their use. In addition, drug use shown on television and in films can only confuse
children who are also taught at school that drug abuse is wrong.
The pressure on young people to perform well at school in order to compete for jobs is a possible cause
of the problem. Many believe they cannot live up to their parents' expectations, and feel a sense of
hopelessness. Also, the widespread availability of drugs means teenagers are faced with the temptation
to experiment. Drugs are used as a means of expressing dissatisfaction with the pressures they face in
society.
The effects of drug abuse are well known. Many young people's talents are wasted, and addiction to hard
drugs can cost a user his or her life. Furthermore, those who drink and drive may be involved in fatal
road accidents. The cost to society is great, and enormous amounts of money are spent on convicting
drug dealers and on education programmes.
To conclude, I recommend that the only sensible way to solve this problem is to educate young people
about the dangers of drug use, and to take steps to reduce the pressure of competition placed upon them.
(283 words)
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