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Aptis Writing Component 3 Sept
Aptis Writing Component 3 Sept
COMPONENT
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INSTRUCTIONS
The writing test is built around a series of interrelated activities. Typical activities include joining
a club or applying for a visa.
There are four parts, which range from very basic form-filling to quite complex e-mail messages.
Make sure you fully understand the questions. Plan what you are going to write and then edit
your writing before clicking to the next question.
Not answering the questions (going off-topic). Read the question and understand what
you are required to do.
Writing too much but with poor grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Keep to the word count and focus on accuracy.
Not using a variety of sentence structures.
Not writing in sentences or paragraphs.
Not capitalising months, cities, countries and names.
Using SMS spelling.
WRITING SET 1
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Part 1
You are applying to pursue your studies at a university. Fill in the following details and submit to
your university. Please ensure all information is completed in full. You have 3 minutes to complete this
form.
Personal Details
Date of Birth:
Home Address:
Street:
Postcode: City:
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Part 2
You are a new member of the neighbourhood watch. Fill in the form. Write in complete
sentences. Your text should be 20 to 30 words in length. You have 7 minutes.
Provide the days and times you are available to do your neighbourhood watch and the
reasons.
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Part 3
You are a new member of a reading club. You are communicating with the librarian in your
town library in a chat room. Use complete sentences when you write. Use 30 40 words per
answer. You have 10 minutes to complete all 3 answers.
Librarian : Hello, I see that you are a new member of our reading club. What are your
reasons for joining this reading club? (Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
POST
Librarian : Thats good to hear. What types of books do you like reading and why?
(Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
POST
Librarian : The club is planning to make some books available online based on the types
of books our members enjoy reading. What do you think of this idea?
(Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
POST
Part 4 - Task 1
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Dear Residents,
Thank you.
However, the installation took two days (Monday and Tuesday) and since then, the service has
worsened significantly.
Write an email to a friend, in 50 words, expressing your feelings about this situation and
suggest possible alternatives. You have 10 minutes.
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Part 4 - Task 2
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Also, write an email, in 120 to 150 words, to the council explaining your feelings about
the situation and suggest possible alternatives. You have 20 minutes.
(Use formal English and remember to use appropriate salutations and closing.)
WRITING SET 2
Part 1
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Course: _____________________________________________________
Semester: ______________________________________________________
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Part 2
You are the President of the Environmental Club. Fill in the form. Write in complete sentences.
Your text should be 20 to 30 words in length. You have 7 minutes.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Please write here about your suggested activities for the Club.
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Part 3
You are a new member of the Travel Club. You are communicating in the chat room with the
club president. Use complete sentences when you write. Your text should be 30 40 words in
length. You have 10 minutes to complete all 3 answers.
Club President : Hello, I see that you are a new member of our Travel Club. What are
your reasons for joining this club? (Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
POST
Club President: Thats interesting. Can I please know where you would like to travel to
and why? (Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
POST
Club President: The club is preparing a webpage on places our members would like to
visit. Can you please give us your views on this idea? (Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
POST
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Part 4 - Task 1
Dear Residents,
To improve the cleanliness of the condominium premises, a new team of cleaners will carry
out general cleaning next Saturday. To enable them to do their work efficiently, we kindly
request all residents to park their vehicles outside the premises from 8.00 a.m. till 5.00 p.m.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused. We look forward to your kind co-operation for a
better and cleaner environment.
Thank you.
The Concorde Condominium Management.
However, the general cleaning took two days (Saturday and Sunday), and due to this delay your
car was badly damaged by vandals.
Write an email to a friend, in 50 words, expressing your feelings about this situation and
suggest possible alternatives. You have 10 minutes.
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Part 4 - Task 2
Also write an email, in 120 to 150 words, to the council explaining your feelings about the
situation and suggest possible alternatives. You have 20 minutes.
WRITING SET 3
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Part 1
You are planning a trip to Bali through a travel agent. Fill in the form. You have 3 minutes.
Full Name:
Home Address:
House No. & Street:
City/Town:
Postcode: State:
First Language:
1. 2. 3.
Interests (List 3):
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Part 2
You are a new member of a fitness club. Fill in the form. Write in complete sentences. Your text
should be 20 to 30 words in length. You have 7 minutes.
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FITNESS CLUB
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Part 3
You have contacted a friend from another campus in your chat room. Your friend wants to know
what your life is like in your new campus. Talk to him/her using sentences. Your text should be
30 40 words in length. You have 10 minutes to complete all 3 answers.
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Friend : Hello. How have you been? How is life in your new campus? What problems do
you have? (Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
POST
POST
Friend : I am planning to set up a WhatsApp group with our friends so that we can share
ideas. What do you think are the pros and cons of setting up our WhatsApp
group? (Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
POST
Part 4 - Task 1
You are a member of your Teacher Support Organisation (TS0). You received the following
email:
We wish to refer to our meeting last month where we decided to carry out some social
activities. Due to financial constraints of our organisation, we have to postpone our activities.
We hope to resume our activities when our financial situation improves.
Thank you.
Head of TSO
Write an email to another TSO member, in 50 words, expressing your feelings about this
situation and suggest possible alternatives. You have 10 minutes.
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Part 4 - Task 2
Also write an email, in 120 to 150 words, to the Head of TSO explaining your feelings
about the situation and suggest possible alternatives. You have 20 minutes.
Use formal English and remember to use appropriate salutations and closing.
WRITING SET 4
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Part 1
You are applying to be a member of a computer club. Fill in the following registration
form. Please ensure all information is completed in full. You have 3 minutes to complete
this form.
Personal Details
Full Name:
Home Address:
Street:
Postcode: City:
Email Address:
3.
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Part 2
You are a new member of a computer club. Fill in the form. Write in complete sentences. Your
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COMPUTER CLUB
Please tell us about the days and times you can come for the computer lessons and the
programmes you would like to learn.
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Part 3
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You are a member of a computer club. You are talking to Patricia in the club chat room. Talk to
Patricia using complete sentences. Your text should be 30 40 words in length. You have 10
minutes to complete all 3 answers.
Patricia : Hello, I hear you are a new member of our computer club. I became a member
after I read their advertisement in a brochure. I would like to know why you
joined the computer club? (Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
You:
POST
Patricia : How do you feel about the computer club? (Maximum 40 words, 3 minutes)
You:
POST
Patricia: What do you think about the training provided in the computer club? (Maximum
40 words, 3 minutes)
You:
POST
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Part 4 - Task 1
You are a member of a computer club. On your last visit to the club you saw the notice below:
NOTICE
Dear Members,
Please be informed that from next month the membership fees of the computer club will go up
by 30%. Also note that we are starting renovation of the computer lab. As such, computer
lessons for the next month will be held in the old computer lab next to the store, every
Monday from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Thank you.
Management
Write an email to a friend. Write your feelings about the notice and suggest possible
alternatives. Write about 50 words. You have 10 minutes.
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Part 4 - Task 2
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Now, write an email to the management, explaining your feelings about the notice and
suggest possible alternatives. Write 120 to 150 words. You have 20 minutes.
Use formal English and remember to use appropriate salutations and closing.
No spelling errors
Part 2
The weighting for this task is even, so the maximum mark available is 5.
4 (A2.2) Clearly defined sentences, all on-topic. Mostly accurate grammar with few
serious errors of vocabulary usage (appropriateness and spelling). The text
organization is completely appropriate. Attempts at textual cohesion and
accurate punctuation.
3 (A2.1) There are some serious issues with grammar and vocabulary usage. However,
the meaning is still clear. Text is written in complete sentences, organized
appropriately for the text form and mostly accurate punctuation.
2 (A1.2) Numerous serious errors of grammar and vocabulary usage, which make the
text sometimes difficult to follow. A series of phrases, not sentences. Poor
punctuation.
1 (A1.1) There is too little language or the usage is so poor that the text is almost
impossible to follow. There is no clear structure.
Part 3
4 (B1.2) Replies fully to each piece of input. The grammar is appropriate to be one and
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3 (B1.1) Replies well to at least two of the input text. An adequate range of grammar
used with no major errors which impact on understanding. There is good
control of elementary vocabulary, though evidence of some major errors when
expressing unfamiliar or complex topics. Cohesive and coherent text using an
adequate range of linguistic devices. Spelling and/or punctuation errors do not
impede communication.
2 (A2.2) Replies to at least two of the input text. Many errors, which make the text
sometimes difficult to follow. Narrow lexical repertoire with frequent errors
making the message difficult to follow. Some effort to use connecting devices
though not always consistent. Errors, including punctuation and spelling, make
the text difficult to follow.
1 (A2.1) Does not reply to more than one input. There is little language with such poor
control as to make the text almost impossible to follow without considerable
effort. Very basic everyday vocabulary. Lacks cohesion and/or uses linguistic
devices inappropriately. Spelling and punctuation errors make the text almost
impossible to follow.
Accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation. It is acceptable to have errors but the
writing must be understood.
Part 4
4 (B2.2) Task fulfilled in terms of appropriateness of register (i.e. two distinct registers
used in the different messages written). Evidence of a clear, assured and
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2 (B1.2) Task not fulfilled in terms of appropriateness of register (i.e. appropriate register
not used in either of the two different messages written). A relatively narrow
range of grammatical forms used, with some impeding errors. The lexical range
is adequate for the description of situation relating to him/herself. Some errors
which tend to make understanding difficult. Attempts to use linguistic devices
are not always consistent. Errors, including punctuation and spelling, can make
understanding difficult.
1 (B1.1) Task not fulfilled in terms of appropriateness of register (i.e. more evidence of
awareness of register). A limited range of grammatical forms and vocabulary
used and not always with sufficient accuracy. Errors may make the text difficult
to follow. Lack systematic cohesion and/or uses linguistic devices
inappropriately. Spelling and punctuation errors can make understanding
difficult.
Writing is clear, assured and precise using a range of cohesive devices to make the
writing flow.
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