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Writing

60 min
Overview

Paper structure

01
Task 1

Academic: chart / graph / process (150 words). GT: letter (150 words).

02
Task 2

Essay response to a prompt (250 words).

Instructions
  • Suggested pacing: 20 minutes for Task 1, 40 minutes for Task 2.
  • Task 2 is weighted twice as heavily as Task 1.
  • Refer to the Writing handbook for structures, templates and Band 6 vs 7 examples.
Writing content

60 minutes total. Task 1: 20 minutes, 150 words (letter). Task 2: 40 minutes, 250 words.

Task 1

GT Task 1 — Semi-formal letter

20 min~150 words
Prompt

You recently stayed at a hotel for a special family occasion. You were very pleased with the service you received. Write a letter to the hotel manager.

  • explain why you were staying at the hotel
  • describe what impressed you about the service
  • suggest one small improvement they could make
0 words · target ~150Saved on this device
Task 2

GT Task 2 — Opinion essay

40 min~250 words
Prompt

Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school, while others think it should wait until secondary school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

0 words · target ~250Saved on this device