I think the hardest topic for me is the second one.

Most people
started to learn their second language at a young age, speaking
native-like isn’t something that we need to care about. According to
research, the younger we are when learning something new, the
better we can master it. I believe that many people already sound
like foreigner without realizing it. Additionally, to become an
excellent language user, striving to speak more like a native speaker
should be a top priority. It might be claimed that communicating
efficiently is enough, however, if people can incorporate tones,
accents and even emotion into their speech, it might enhance the
culture exchange and improve communication.

I agree with you that drinking alcohol helps us decompress,

however, there are some harmful consequences stemmed from it.

(1)Well, I would say that I rarely drink any alcohol. No matter

under any circumstances, if there’s a bottle of juice, I won’t
pour wine into my glasses. After watching my friends’
behavior after drinking at a party, I can’t find any benefit of
it. Nevertheless, if we drink in moderation, it truly helps
people unwind and escape from annoying stuff briefly.
(2)I think I will still drink juice instead of alcohol. If my friends
are depressed and need someone to drink with them, I might
drink a little bit, but only for this kind of situation.
 The table and line graph below illustrate data of cinema visits in
Auckland between 1995 and 2003. The percentage of population
visiting the cinema is presented in the table while the average
number is displayed in both table and graph.

In 1995, there was only 67% of population visiting the cinema

with the average number 10.3. However, we can see a steady
growth in 1997 with the percentage 72% and the number 11.2.
Although the population remained constant in 1999, the average
visits dropped sharply to 7.3. After two years, both figures rose
significantly to 80% and 8.4 respectively and then fell slightly in
population while the average number remained stable.

When analyzing the average number with age, there are some
distinct features compared with the previous. The 14-24 years old
group consistently ranked highest while older adults (50+) showed
the lowest attendance from 1995 to 2003. It is evident that the four
age groups peaked in 1997 and plummeted to a low of 7.3 visits in
1999. Additionally, there was a gradual recovery after 1999, except
for a slight dip in 2001 among 14–24-year-olds.

Overall, cinema popularity fluctuated over the period, with

younger demographics being the most frequent attendees and older
adults the least.
 The diagram illustrates the changes in the floor plan of a public
library between 20 years ago and the present day. Overall, the
library has undergone significant transformations, with the removal
of central tables and chairs and the introduction of modern facilities
to better serve visitors.

Two decades ago, the library was divided into six main sections.
The top-left corner housed CDs, videos, and computer games, with a
reading room for newspapers and magazines adjacent to it. The
center of the library was occupied by tables and chairs, while the
top-right corner contained children’s books. The bottom-right corner
featured an enquiry desk for tickets and book returns. Adult fiction
and non-fiction books were placed along the left and right hallways,
respectively.

In contrast, the current layout reflects a more modern and

functional design. The top-left corner has been expanded to include
a storytelling area and children’s fiction books, replacing the former
reading room. The computer room now occupies the bottom-left
corner, while the lecture room has taken the place of the children’s
books in the top-right corner. The enquiry desk has been replaced
by a café in the bottom-right corner, and self-service machines
along with an information desk have been installed in the right
hallway. Additionally, all reference books have been relocated to the
left hallway, and the central tables and chairs have been removed to
create more open space.

In summary, the library’s redesign has made it more versatile

and user-friendly, catering to contemporary needs with advanced
amenities and better space utilization.
 The maps below depict an industrial area in the town of
Norbiton, which is planned to undergo significant transformation in
the future. It is evident that road use will extend to the west along
with enormous housing and modern public agencies are planned
to situate in the east.

At present, there are several factories surrounding a traffic circle

in the center of the area. Extending to the east, there are also
factories on either side of road while there is a road extending to
the south. To the west of the traffic circle, there is a town while a
river flows to the north of it. Additionally, farmland lies adjacent
to the river at the north end of the map.

According to the plan displayed, housing is planned to replace

the previous factories in the east and a school will be constructed
at the end of the road. In addition, the eastern road will be
extended to the north where a playground will be added. To the
south of the traffic circle, a new one is planned to be built with a
smaller size connected with a road with shops and medical center
on the either side. Moreover, new housing will be located along
the new road extending to the northwest. Finally, a new road is
planned to cross the river with new housing on the left and the
end, thus the farmland will be relocated to the east and its size
will differ from the original.

Overall, a significant shift can be seen after the development.

The industrial area will become more efficiently and modern used
with advanced facilities being built.
 The bar chart illustrates the number of households in the US
by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Overall, the
chart shows a clear trend of increasing numbers of households
in the highest income bracket, while the middle-income
categories remained relatively stable.

From 2007 to 2011, there was a steady increase in income

which is under $25000 and the one between $25000 and
$49999. By contrast, the group earning over $100000 showed
the opposite trend, which dropped slightly to approximately 28
million. However, the range between $50000 and $99999
remained numerically insignificant during the period of 2007 to
2011.

By 2015, the lowest income reached a peak of 33 million

while the lowest two range dropped gradually to 28 and 29
million respectively. Although there was still no change for the
range of $50000-$74999, the highest one saw a moderate
growth to 25 million.

In summary, the fall and rise in annual income in the three

years remained nearly the same with a considerable rise in the
lowest income.
 The line graph shows information about the population of four
Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions
for 2030 and 2040. It is evident that the percentage of urban
population in all four countries has generally increased while there
was a moderate drop in Philippines in 2010.

From 1970 to 1990, Malaysia and Philippines ranked top two

with over 30% while Thailand and Indonesia ranked the bottom with
under 30%. In 1990, there was a significant increase in Malaysia
surpassing Philippines. However, Philippines showed a downward
trend which dropped considerably from 1990 to 2010 and steady
growth after 2010. Although Indonesia showed minimal growth
before 2000, it increased exponentially after 2000 and caught up
Thailand and Philippines in 2000 and 2010 respectively.

According to the predictions for 2030 and 2040, all of them will
grow constantly with Malaysia is projected to remain the highest,
then Indonesia, then Philippines and Indonesia at the bottom.

Overall, the percentage of the population living in cities has a

dramatic increase from 1970 to 2020 and the future development
will continue with the same trend.
 The two diagrams depict the change of a school before and after
30 years. It is evident that an extra school building is being built,
and the eastern side of the school is being utilized.

In 2004, when there were only 600 students, in the top left-
hand corner was a car park linked with a road. In front of the car
park was the main entrance and there was a path extending west to
the sports field. On either side of the path were school building 1
and school building 2, respectively.

According to the plan, school building 3 will be situated at the

end of the path which will cross with a new passageway between
school building 1 and 2. Located next to the school building 3 is
planned to be car park 2 connected to the original one with a new
road. The sport field which the size will contract is planned to be
relocated to the south of car park 2.

Overall, significant shifts can be identified after this

arrangement as the number of students increases.
 The following two maps depict the before and after of the
redevelopment of a university’s sport center. It is evident that on
both the eastern and western side of the present sports center is
planned to be more utilized.

In the current layout, located at the center of the map is a 25m

pool surrounded by a gym to the north, seating areas to the east
and a changing room to the west. There are also two outdoor courts
located on both the eastern and western sides of the facility. The
reception area is located to the north of the entrance.

After redevelopment, the sports center will undergo significant

modifications. A sports hall will replace the outdoor courts on the
eastern side. Next to it is planned to be two dance studios which
connect with the expanded gym. Situated at the western side is a
leisure pool replacing on of the original outdoor courts. Additionally,
at both the bottom corners of the center are likely to be two
changing rooms with a sports shop next to the western changing
room and café next to the eastern one.

Overall, significant shifts can be seen after these

rearrangements. The university’s sports center is transforming into
a more multifunctional and modern
 The diagram illustrates the process by which instant noodles are
manufactured. In general, the process involves storage silos, a
mixer and various types of manufacturing equipment.

Prior to the actual processing of instant noodles, flour stored in

silos is transferred to the factory. Before the flour is added to the
mixer, water and oil are combined and then incorporated. Next, the
mixture passes through rollers, forming dough sheets and thus
become dough strips. These strips are then shaped into noodles
discs, which are simultaneously cooked and dried.

After this, the noodles are placed in cups, and vegetables and
spices are added. The final step involves labeling and sealing the
cups. After these complex processes, instant noodles is complete.

In summary, instant noodles production requires a variety of

ingredients and machinery, yet it is fully automated with no manual
labor involved.
 The table and chats illustrate details of the police budget for
2017 and 2018 in a certain area of Britain. The table outlines where
the money came from, and the charts show the allocation of it.

Overall, it is evident that national government ranked the

largest source of budget income while other sources like grants
ranked the bottom in both 2017 and 2018. In contrast, salaries
accounted for the majority of spending as technology accounted for
the least.

As the table depicts, there was a moderate increase in police

budget from 2017 to 2018. In 2017, the total amount of income was
304.7 million which was earned by national government, local taxes
and other sources with 175.5 million, 91.2 million and 38 million
respectively. Meanwhile, in 2018, the total remained nearly the
same, except for a notable increase, 11.1 million, in local taxes.

According to the pie charts, the area of Britain spent most of the
money on salaries which comprised with 75% and 69% in 2017 and
2018 respectively. Although the expenditure in building and
transport remained constant with 17%, there was a significant rise
in technology from 8% to 14%.

In a nutshell, the amount of police budget has a moderate

increase while the arrangement of the spend remained as usual.