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 CPE Essay: Apprienticeship Programs Source: Upstream: C2 Student's Book by V. Evans and J. Dooley, 2nd edn., p. 163. Recent years have seen a rise in apprenticeship programs as modern challenges of economy require adaptation to employment demands. Both texts discuss the value of such programs for trainees. The first author outlines the benefits young people will gain in vocational training. Firstly, adolescents will gain deep theoretical knowledge of their trade in classroom instruction. Secondly, they will be awarded certificates as a proof of their abilities, which, I reckon, will deem them competitive candidates in the eyes of their future employers. Lastly, being paid for working while learning, young people will not have to look for a side job, but concentrate all their energy on training. I believe that by seeing the work from inside, young people will have a clear perspective of how well they are fitted for a trade, and companies will have an opportunity to train apprentic...

 CAE Report: Students' election habits Picture generated by  https://picsart.com/create/editor?category=miniapps&app=t2i&prompt=elections&projectId=65a291ef1046747e03588c42  . Source:  https://app.engxam.com/cae/writing/2/  . Introduction The principal aim of this report is to present survey results of political science class students regarding their voting practices. Voter involvement and reasons Ten out of the thirty students surveyed claimed to abstain from voting due to their personal beliefs about the local policy. The other twenty students actively participate in elections, for they trust in the ability to influence the outcome of elections. None of these students identified themselves as members of political parties. As regards the students’ preference for a certain policy, only five out of twenty claimed to cast their votes according to their support for single issues, with green policy being the primary issue of concern. The remainin...

 CAE Essay: Government programs to improve the health of population Source of the task:  https://app.engxam.com/cae/writing/1/   Following the discussion with a board of government representatives, it has become clear that the number of lifestyle-induced diseases has increased among the population in recent years. A question has been put forward about what the government can do to keep its citizens healthy. With the burgeoning food industry and the growing speed of life, people often resort to the first comfortable option, be that a wrong food choice or a physical inactivity. Educational institutions fail to stress the importance of nutrition and exercise, and marketing campaigns lure people into excessive self-indulgence with all the ensuing consequences.  Therefore, it is pertinent that the government educate the population about healthy living. By disseminating scientifically backed-up information on food and nutrition, authorities can help the population m...

 CAE Essay: Computer studies at school Source of the task: Succeed in Cambridge English Advanced: 10 CAE Practice Tests: New 2015 format   by Andrew Betsis and Lawrence Mamas That the secondary educational system needs overhauling has been obvious in the past five years. A recent radio program discussed the introduction of computer courses and Ancient Greek and Latin studies to the school curricula. The question is which course school children would benefit from most. With the accelerated speed of technological development and computer sciences, it goes without saying that the introduction of computer studies would open the doors to a myriad of educational and future career opportunities for schoolers. For one, they would be better able to write projects, do some research and produce texts, to name but a few. For another, schoolchildren would be interested in seeking a career in IT, one of the biggest growing fields in demand nowadays. Some might favour for the additi...

  CAE Essay:  Cure for game addiction Here's a CAE essay task taken fom Writing for Advanced with Answer Key by M. Mann and S. Taylore-Knowles, page 13 And below is my essay makeover. Following the discussion with a panel of researchers, it was apparent that an increasing number of population are obsessed with computer games. This raises the question of what can be done to treat game addiction. Public service announcements can help individuals raise awareness of game addiction and recognize the first signs of addictive behaviour before it becomes a nagging obsession. Some might argue that public notices are often ignored by people. However, it only takes a sweeping glance at catchy, warning writings of notices for them to effect behavioral changes at a subconscious level. And if this tactic is to serve its purpose, public announcements should reach broader masses of people. In some severe cases of game addiction, it is true that treatment programs can be effective in helping ...

 My first IELTS essay Task As there is increasing unemployment in the world, while at the same time those who have jobs are working harder and harder, it would be better to have 4 day working weeks for everyone, and so create more jobs. What is your opinion about this? With the challenges of the modern economy, many people have to cope with heavier workload, while others struggle to find just any employment. In my opinion, a solution to introduce 4 day working weeks for all would be largely inefficient in addressing unemployment and would lower the standards of living. Fewer working days for everyone would give jobs to some, but make redundant others.  Admittedly, the former staff would have more rest while new people were sharing their jobs. There would be greater equality in the financial status of the population, for this massive enrollment would come at the cost of reducing salaries for old employees to the benefit of the newly employed. From an economical perspective,...

  Estimates suggest that inaequate eating habits amount for a number of chronic diseases among children. Markets are filled with low-cost, chemical-packed foods that offer a quick solution to quell hunger and raise mood, compromising children’s well-being. But parents and schools could help children eat healthy. One solution is for parents to set examples and control their children's diet. Because parents are usually role models for their young, not only would their correct eating behaviour remind of eating norms, but it would also compel children to follow suit. Also, parents could ensure availability of diverse home-cooked foods, so that children would always have something nutritious to snack on instead of resorting to a packet of potato chips or a candy stick. And with some discipline, parents could effectively instil healthy habits in children, because the latter are, for the most part of the day, under parents' constant supervision. But family is not the only influence....