End of Year Test: Writing

Write your answer to one of the questions in this part. Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.
Write your answer on a separate answer sheet.

Task 1

You have read an article discussing the negative effects of social media. You have made the notes below:

What are the negative effects of social media?

• addiction

• online abuse

• fake news

Some opinions expressed in the article:

• ‘Many young people using social networking sites find it difficult to switch off.’

• ‘Some online comments can be extremely hurtful.’

• ‘It’s difficult to know what information you can trust.’

Write an essay discussing two of the ideas in your notes about the negative effects of social media. You should
explain which effect is more worrying, giving reasons in support of your answer.

Write your essay in 220–260 words.

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Task 2

Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style. In the exam write your answer on a separate answer
sheet.

You have received a letter from an English friend:

Hi,

I was hoping you could give me some advice. I want to start learning a new language, but I don’t know the best way to
do it. I’ve had classes before but we studied lots of grammar and I got bored. I really want to be able to go to another
country and speak the language well. I could probably spend three or four hours a week on it, although when I’ve got
exams at school it would be difficult. As you know, I don’t have much money to spend on classes. What would you
recommend?

Cheers,

Heidi

Write your email in reply. You do not need to include email addresses.

Write your email in 220–260 words.

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