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Writing
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below compares the number of visits to two new music
sites on the web.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Visits to two new music sites on the web

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Music Choice Pop Parade

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TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Some people feel that certain workers like nurses, doctors and teachers are
undervalued and should be paid more especially when other people like
film actors or company bosses are paid huge sums of money that are out of
proportion to the importance of the work that they do.
How far do you agree?
What criteria should be used to decide how much people are paid?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.

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