Academic Writing · Practice test
Academic Test 47
Complete both tasks, then submit your writing to your teacher if you have an account.
Test conditions: you have 60 minutes for both tasks. Spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2. Your answers are saved as you type.
20 minutes · at least 150 words
Task 1
The table below shows the average number of hours worked per week in five professions.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
| Hours per week | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors | 35 | 38 | 41 |
| Teachers | 46 | 51 | 56 |
| Lawyers | 22 | 26 | 30 |
| Farmers | 27 | 24 | 22 |
| Drivers | 48 | 47 | 46 |
40 minutes · at least 250 words
Task 2
Schools should teach children how to manage their money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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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