“The chart illustrates changes in car ownership among households in one city over two decades. Overall, ownership rose substantially, with the sharpest growth occurring in the second decade. In 2000, around 45% of households owned a car; this edged up to roughly 55% by 2010 before climbing more steeply to about 75% in 2020. In other words, within twenty years car ownership grew by approximately thirty percentage points, becoming the norm for the majority of households.”

Why Band 8: clear overview, accurate data selection and comparison, and controlled trend language — no opinions.

“It is increasingly argued that foreign-language teaching should begin in primary rather than secondary school. I strongly agree, because young children acquire languages more naturally and because an early start builds lasting confidence.

The primary reason is that young learners absorb pronunciation and grammar almost effortlessly. Research consistently shows that the brain is most receptive to new sounds before puberty; a child exposed to French at seven, for instance, is far more likely to sound natural than someone who begins at fourteen. Starting early therefore takes advantage of a window that later closes.”

Why Band 8: clear thesis, one well-developed idea per paragraph, precise linking and accurate complex grammar.