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INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

SAMPLE MIDTERM EXAMINATION


WRITING 2
Date: ________
(No electronic devices or reference materials are allowed.)

Duration: 60 minutes

Student name: ____________________________________ Student ID: ____________________

Vice chair Proctor Examiner Score

Task 1: (40 points)

Write THREE topic sentences and the restatement of the conclusion from the following
thesis statement:
The large movement of people from rural to urban areas has major effects on a city’s ability to provide
housing, employment, and adequate sanitation services .

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Task 2: (60 points)


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Write a complete essay of about 400 words on the following topic:
 Describe a time when you had to work hard to achieve something. Use examples to illustrate
your ideas.

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This is the end of the test.

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