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Writing Task 1

Sample answer
The data show how people felt about the service provided by '
US airlines between 1999 and 2007.
Firstly, the graph indicates that general satisfaction levels rose
slightly, from 65 percent in 1999 to 72 percent in 2007, while
the percentage of dissatisfied customers fell to
24 percent over the same period.
According to the table, customers were most satisfied with
the politeness of airline staff and plane schedules, and least
satisfied with the seating. Data provided for 2007 show that
only 47 percent of travellers felt the seats were comfortable. In
contrast, satisfaction with staff remained fairly stable at about
90 percent over the eight-year period, and rose in the case of
schedules from 75 to 79 percent. However, the biggest increase
in satisfaction was in connection with ticket prices, where
figures rose by 20 percent to 65 percent in 2007.
Overall it can be seen that levels of satisfaction were quite
high throughout the period, and customers were most satisfied
with the service from staff.
(174 words)

Writing Task 2
Sample answer
We all need healthy food every day, but it is particularly
important for children to eat well because their bodies are still
growing.
Most people agree that it is difficult to Jearn anything if you
are hungry because the brain needs food in order to function
well. Studies have shown that children who are hungry have
trouble concentrating and become slow learners. In addition,
the school day can be quite long and involve many activities.
Teachers cannot expect children to participate fully if they
have an empty stomach.
Many children do eat something at school, even if it is only a
snack. However, some snacks are not very nutritious. Crisps
and chips, for example, are very fatty and contain a lot of salt,
while biscuits are sugary. Although these food items may
increase energy levels, they only have a short-term effect.
A healthy meal, on the other hand, will keep energy levels
higher for longer and help children learn more easily.
In my view, it is up to parents and schools to make sure that
children eat healthily. Schools may provide meals, but if
parents prefer to decide what their children eat, there needs to
be a choice. In my country, children can either have a school
meal, which they pay for, or bring a packed lunch. I think this
is a good system, but in other countries a different system may
be preferable.
In conclusion, a healthy meal will definitely help children to
study more successfully. However, both parents and schools
have a responsibility to make sure that this is provided for
them.
(264 words)

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