WRITING TEST

Time allotted: 60 minutes

Number of tasks: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are studying English in London and you’ve just received a letter from your friend, Ken, who
is a sailing instructor on the south coast. Read part of his letter below.

And I’m really enjoying the job.

By the way, we’re going to run weekend sailing courses for complete beginners. Why don’t
you come down to Hamble and do one? You’ve always said you wanted to learn to sail, so
this would be an ideal opportunity. And after only a few weekends you could get your
certificate.

We start the first one next month – let me know if you’re interested.

Write a letter responding to him. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to
include your name. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfilment, Organization,
Vocabulary and Grammar.

TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text from a book about space exploration.
Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer
space (for example travelling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and
think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on the Earth.

Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss what extent you agree with space exploration.
Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
You should write at least 250 words. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfilment,
Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.