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  The line graph illustrates cinema attendance by different age groups in Great Britain between 1984 and 2002. Overall, people aged 34 and below consistently accounted for the highest percentages of cinema-goers. By contrast, those aged 35 and over made up the smallest group, although their attendance levels increased steadily towards the end of the period. Among all age categories, the 15–24 group recorded the highest figures, standing at just over 15% in 1984. This percentage rose sharply to nearly 60% by the late 1990s. Although it then fell to around 50% in 2002, this cohort remained the dominant age group throughout the period. In 1984, cinema attendance among under-14s ranked second, at approximately 10%, while the figure for those aged 25–34 was considerably lower, at under 5%. Despite noticeable fluctuations over the period shown, by 2002 the attendance rates for these two groups had almost converged, reaching about 35% for 25–34-year-olds and slightly below 40% for child...
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  Read the Writing Task 2 below. Decide your response to the opinion expressed. Note down your arguments and decide which aspects of the topic to cover in which paragraphs. In some societies it is increasingly common to try to achieve good health and fitness through physically demanding sports, special diets, or preventative medicine – conventional or alternative . Some people, however, believe that the best way to stay fit and healthy is simply to lead a normal life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write your answer in at least 250 words, stating your position and then guiding your reader through your arguments with organizing expressions. There is an ongoing debate as to what is the best way to be healthy. Some think that to do so one needs to maintain strict fitness routines and turn to preventative medicine, while others believe the best method is ...
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  This time, I am sharing a report written by a colleague whom I am helping prepare for the CAE exam. The report is so well-written that I couldn’t resist publishing it. You can see some of my comments in blue. Your school wants to increase the percentage of its students studying art subjects to advanced level. The head teacher has asked you to write a report on attitudes towards the arts among the students. Your report should evaluate the appeal of art at the school, explain why comparatively few students want to become artists, and suggest ways of encouraging more of them to consider a future career in the arts. Write your report. Write your report. Art in schools and career Nowadays there is concern about a lack of interest in art as a school subject or future career. The aim of this report is to evaluate students` attitudes towards art and put forward ideas for improving the image of it. Art is considered to be a creative type of subject and many students gifted in visual ...
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  Written on October, 24, 2025 CPE Report You were recently one of a group of students who went on a three-week study holiday to England . You stayed with English families during your visit and the head of your English school has asked you to report on how satisfied the group was with this arrangement. Your report should include d etails of the accommodation and meals provided, and how leisure time was spent with the host families. Write your report. Introduction The aim of this report is to summarise the impressions of a group of ten students who took a three-week study trip in England while staying in host families. I am writing on behalf of the group, with the data collected through online questionaries in which all the students took part. About the programme and overall impressions of the arrangement Each learner stayed in a host family fort three weeks while doing an intensive English course in the London Learning Academy from Monday to Saturday. Travel arrangements were ...
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 CPE Essay. Freedom of the press 1. Taking advantage of freedom The freedom of the press is one of our most precious social principles, but this freedom is given to reporters and editors to allow them to report on matters of general public interest and concern and not as a means of generating newsprint by harassing ordinary citizens and celebrities. The intrusion of the press into people’s private lives is not legitimised by the fact that there are readers who want a certain kind of tabloid story, nor can it be justified by the simple argument that “the public has the right to know.” The modern press should not be allowed to generate stories by taking outrageous photographs and certainly cannot be trusted to write its own rule of conduct. ---------------------- 2. How free is free? A great deal is said about free press and the freedom of speech. They are both cherished in our western value system. Yet just how free is the press? We may find out a lot of scandals about public figure...
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  Collaborative Living Co-housing is a concept of collaborative housing designed and run by residents who want their own private space but wish to operate as a community. This kind of living emphasises community care and welfare. It relies on a participatory process in which the residents design the community, built on a neighbourhood model: there are private houses or flats for families or individuals but also communal facilities such as lounges, meeting rooms and childcare areas. The organisation is non-hierarchical: different individuals run different activities but there is no overall leader. It is not a commune, however, and operates on a sound financial and legal basis. ---------------------- New Social Housing Social housing has finally started to challenge stereotypes and is seeking to restore a human scale and a sense of place to council owned properties. It is typified by contemporary design and energy efficiency within a high-quality environment. The change is social as ...
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  Write your answer in 240–280 words on the separate answer sheet. Childhood Dyslexia Dyslexia can affect much more than the child’s ability to read. There may be difficulties in problem solving, concentration or remembering pieces of information. If the children are allowed to work at their own pace and level, then results can be achieved. But if the condition is not picked up, it is not unusual for the dyslexic child to find that school is a particularly hostile environment, since the child is all too often labelled, by peers and teachers alike, as simply lazy or of low intelligence. It is vital that teachers be aware of dyslexia and provide a secure classroom environment. ---------------------- Adult Dyslexia If an adult is assessed as dyslexic, a report would then provide a full description of the individual’s strengths and weaknesses with recommendations for action, such as applying for support on courses or within the workplace. Experience suggests that the majority of dyslex...
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