Test 1

WRITING TASK 2:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
knowledge or experience.

Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the
real needs of the society in which they are sold.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Test 2

WRITING TASK 2:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
knowledge or experience.

Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal of more money than people in other
important professionals. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Test 3

WRITING TASK 2:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour.
Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Test 4

WRITING TASK 2:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
knowledge or experience.

Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others,
however, think that change is always a good thing.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

General Training Test 1

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English-speaking country. You
are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.

Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter



introduce yourself


explain what is wrong with the furniture


say what action you would like the landlord to take

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ……….. ,

WRITING TASK 2:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
knowledge or experience.

Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a
good parent.

Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good
parent.

General Training Test 2

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the
noise may disturb your neighbour.

Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter



introduce yourself

describe your plans for the party


invite your neighbour to come

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ……….. ,

WRITING TASK 2:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
following topic. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your
knowledge or experience.

Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on young children.

Do you agree or disagree?