Test writing

WRITING SECTION
There are two writing tasks in the writing section. You must complete BOTH tasks.

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below presents the number of commissioned officers in the British Regular
Forces.

Using the information in the table, describe and compare the strength of different services
and the changes over the years.

You should write approximately 150 words.

Write your answers on your answer sheet.

1990 1994 1995 1996

Royal Navy
Male Officers 9,732 9,307 8,688 8,529
Female Officers 430 495 494 484

Army
Male officers 16,203 14,959 13,669 13,546
Female officers 1,230 1,170 1,171 1,160

Royal Air Force

Male officers 14,138 13,333 12,392 12,052
Female officers 1,136 1,139 1,073 1,039

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Argue either in support of or against the following statement:

Wearing military uniform is very important. First, by wearing uniform, soldiers can
feel that they are part of one organisation. Other reasons are to show rank and provide
camouflage, as well as to identify friend from foe.

You are required to write approximately 250 words.

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with
examples and relevant evidence.

Write your answers on your answer sheet.

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ANSWER SHEET
Writing task 1
Write a short note to your colleague.
Say:
· you cannot meet him/her in the bar tonight;
· why;
· when you are free.

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Writing task 2
Write a letter to a friend about a colleague on your English course.
Describe:
· his/her physical appearance;
· usual clothes;
· character;
· behaviour.
Say why you like or dislike him/her.
Write about all the points above. Use 100 – 130 words.

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Writing task 3
Write a letter to a colleague. Tell him/her about your new job position. Explain in detail a
particular work problem you are having. Suggest how to solve it. Give arguments.
Use about 250 words.

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