Cam 10 Test 3 Writing Task 1
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar charts give information about the occupation and study status of graduates and postgraduates who did not work full time in the United Kingdom in 2008.
Overall, the numbers of students studying further were highest in both groups. The figure for graduates who opted for each destination was exponentially higher than the corresponding number of post-graduates.
Many students after tertiary education chose to study further, standing at just under 30 thousand. While the number of students who sought temporary jobs was about 18 thousand, the figure for jobless people was slightly lower, at just over 16 thousand. By contrast, only 3.5 thousand graduates did unpaid work.
The number of postgraduates pursuing higher diplomas was approximately 2.7 thousand, equivalent to under a tenth of the figure for graduates. The number of students opting for part-time work was over 2.5 thousand, which was about 0.9 thousand higher than that of people without work. In comparison, only a minority of students worked as volunteers, with only 345.
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Cam 10 Test 3 Writing Task 2
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
With the advent of international trade and better transportation, product accessibility is no longer restricted because of geographical barriers. The advantages and disadvantages of this development are equally measured.
One positive impact is that business and individual consumers can purchase native products when they are abroad. For example, shops like McDonald’s, and KFC can be found on the high streets of most major cities, and tourists are guaranteed the same quality and standard of product wherever they are. Undoubtedly, having such an approachable way helps them feel at home. Another advantage is to diversify the product choices for consumers. For instance, a Vietnamese girl can make up with cosmetics produced locally such as Moi, or with Korean products of ETUDE house and Missha, or Vichy – a French cosmetics brand.
However, there are some drawbacks. This trend may lead to cultural loss. For example, Japan gains a reputation for wooden house structures with tiled or thatched roofs while France is typified by modern designed houses with glass, so similar architectures in different countries could erode local cultures, and the same effect will happen if people can buy similar products anywhere in the world. Also, this trend discourages traveling since people will be less curious about the distinctive features of other nations. This argument can be exemplified by the fact that people can sample Pho – a cuisine in Vietnam – ubiquitously, so some foreign food lovers will lose interest in visiting Vietnam for this reason.
In conclusion, that countries are becoming indistinguishable helps people living overseas wipe out their homesickness, however, this can also result in local culture erosion.
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Written by Thanh Loan
