[Alexander N] Writing Practice Test 230832

The given line graph describes the employment trends in the USA within 1930-2010.

As can be seen in the graph the percentage of employees in farming, fishing and foresting sector plummet within 80 years. Until 1970 approximately 60% workers were employed in this sector. For four consecutive years in a row the percentage decreased 12 times.

As is observed, the industrial and technical sectors were not saturated with workers until 1980s when the percentage of the former was 20% and the latter just under 20%. Until 2010 these figures grew slightly and were nearly identical (30%).

In turn, the amount of employees in sales and office remained stable until 1960. After that it started to move upward to the level of 20%.

In contrast the proportion of workers working in other services fluctuated within 80 years and plateaued at 10%.

All in all, the employment patterns in the USA changed gradually. More employees started to seek for a job in other services rather than farming, fishing and foresting.

It is often said by educationalists that it is essential for a child to learn how to play a musical instrument.

On the one hand, I do agree that music and knowledge how to play a musical instrument is vital.

Firstly, music surrounds us everywhere, on TV, YouTube even in movies and serials, thus it could be useful to understand how to create such a piece of art.

Secondly, each lesson even musician one is necessary for a child in an educational purpose as it broadens his knowledge and abilities.

Thirdly, music industry is huge nowadays, that's why, if a child is passionate about it, this industry can become his further career opportunity. Proper education increases the amount of further career possibilities.

Last but not least, every human wants to leave something after his death and music, as other kinds of art, live forever, for example Beatles, Green day and AC&DC

On the other hand, I do not agree that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument

First of all, modern music is usually based on beats, created on a laptop with various programs, rather than with real instruments. Therefore, for a modern musician or a beat maker, it is unnecessary to know how to play, for example guitar, although the musical basis is mandatory.

Moreover, every lesson child attends during his childhood, absorbs his free time, which could be spent on learning foreign languages or other activities, a child is willing to do.

All in all, I do believe that the ability to play is vital for every person, but musical lessons should not interfere with a person's activities and shall not consume a lot of time.