■ Direction· Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.

· Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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The given two line graphs illustrates the number of public transport passengers between 1989 and 2009 as well as bus and tram passenger numbers from 2000 to 2008 in Melbourne, respectively. Units measured in millions.

On the whole, It is noticeable that both the number of public transit passengers and bus passengers grew rapidly. In contrast, Tram passenger numbers showed some fluctuation then rose precipitously.

In terms of public transport passenger numbers, There was an steady increase during the period from 1989 to 2004, showing an increase of roughly 80 million. Then, the figure grew significantly until 2009, reaching its highest point at 500 million.

As shown in second graph, The bus passengers numbers hovered at around 120 million until 2003 and then surged dramatically, rising to around 225 million in 2008. However, the tram passenger numbers experienced some oscillated between 2000 and 2006. In that period, the figure peaked at about 160 million in 2004, before soared sharply in 2006, rising from 140 million to 200 million in 2008.