Writing Task 1

The bar chart below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You should write at least 150 words.

Writing Task 2

People think that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others believe that there are other alternative solutions for reducing crime.
Discuss both views and give your opinion on this topic.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

You should write at least 250 words.