WRITING TASK 1 (20 minutes)
⏱️ Time: 20 minutes | Minimum: 150 words
📋 Instructions: The charts below show the number of research projects using animals in three countries (USA, UK, and Japan) from 2015 to 2020, and a breakdown of animal types used in research. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
📊 Research Projects Using Animals (2015-2020) & Animal Types Breakdown
Bar Chart: Number of Research Projects by Country (thousands)
| Year |
USA |
UK |
Japan |
| 2015 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| 2016 | 13.2 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| 2017 | 14.1 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| 2018 | 15.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| 2019 | 16.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 17.1 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
Animal Types Used in Research (% of total projects)
| Animal Type |
Percentage |
| Mice & Rats | 62% |
| Fish | 15% |
| Birds | 10% |
| Primates | 7% |
| Other Mammals | 6% |
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WRITING TASK 2 (40 minutes)
⏱️ Time: 40 minutes | Minimum: 250 words
📋 Topic: Do you believe that experimentation on animals for scientific purposes is justified? Are there any alternatives to animal experimentation?
❓ Question: Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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