WRITING TEST 1
WRITING MODULE (1 hour)
WRITING TASK 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows how money was spent on different forms of entertainment over a five-year period.
Write
a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below
TIP STRIP
- Read the question very carefully.
- The instructions state that you should “describe”
the information in the graph. You should NOT speculate about the reasons for
the data or give reasons for it.
- Look carefully at the labels. What do
the diagrams represent?
- Take a minute to plan how you will
describe the information. Are there any significant features? Can you compare
or contrast any of the data?
- Think of how best to group the
information in the diagram.
- Write one or two paragraphs, making sure
that you cover all the important points.
- Read through your answer when you have
finished and check grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Check that you have linked your points
together well.
- Make sure you have written enough words.
You will not be penalized for writing too much but keep an eye on the time: you
will need to leave about 40 minutes for Task 2.
WRITING TASK 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic:
Under
British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to
information about the defendant’s past criminal record. This protects the
person who is being accused of the crime.
Some
lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury
should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the
case
Do
you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
or
You
should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and
experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
TIP STRIP
- Read the question very carefully
- Underline key points in the question and
make sure your answer is relevant to these.
- Consider your personal view on the
topic. Do you agree, disagree or have an impartial view?
- Take a minute to plan what you are going
to say in your answer. Think of the main idea you will include in each
paragraph, then think of some supporting points.
- Before you start writing, think about
how you will introduce the topic. DO NOT copy the question.
- Include some arguments that are relevant
to your own society or personal experience.
- Clearly state your conclusion. Make sure
that you address the question.
- Read through your answer when you have
finished and check grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Check that you have linked your points
together well.
- Make sure you have written enough words.
You will not be penalized for writing more than 250 words but you will not gain
extra marks either.
WRITING TEST 2
WRITING MODULE
(1 hour)
WRITING TASK 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this
task
The
graphs below show the types of music albums purchased by people in Britain
according to sex and age.
Write
a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
SAMPLE ANSWER TO ACADEMIC TASK 1 Band 9
WRITING TASK 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this
task
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic:
Some
employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the
company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for
some but may also have a negative impact on others.
To
what extent is this style of management effective? Are
there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?
SAMPLE ANSWER TO ACADEMIC TASK 2 Band 9
or
You
should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and
experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
WRITING TEST 3
WRITING MODULE
(1 hour)
WRITING TASK 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this
task.
The
graphs below show the number of men and women in full and part-time employment
in Australia between 1973 and 1993.
Write
a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
WRITING TASK 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this
task.
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic:
In
the past, sporting champions to be motivated primarily by the desire to win a
match or to break world records. These days, they are more likely to be
motivated by prize money and the opportunity to be famous.
What
message does this send to young people and how does this attitude to sport
affect the sports themselves?
Give
reasons for your answers.
or
You
should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and
experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
WRITING TEST 4
WRITING MODULE
(1 hour)
WRITING TASK 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this
task
The
diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million
years.
Write
a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below
WRITING TASK 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this
task
Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic:
“Failure
is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough”.
To
what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
or
You
should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and
experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
WRITING TEST 5
WRITING MODULE
(1 hour)
WRITING TASK 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this
task
The
graph and pie chart below give information on in-house training courses in a
large financial company.
Write
a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below
WRITING TASK 2: You should spend about 40 minutes on this
task
Present
a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the
following topic:
To
be labelled a “Work of Art”, a painting, sculpture or other art form should
display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there
has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now
possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled “masterpieces” whilst
true works of art pass unnoticed.
Do
you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
Or
You
should write at least 250 words. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and
experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
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TASK 1
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TASK 2
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