Assessment criteria:

 Task response - Whether you answered the question fully and supported your answer
well.
 Coherence and cohesion - How well you linked your ideas together.
Function Discourse markers, linking phrases

Sequencing - First, the first thing, first of all, firstly, the next one, to begin with,
ordering moving on to the next reason, secondly, thirdly, subsequently, on top
information of that, later, after this, finally

Adding Another thing that comes to mind, also, and, besides, additionally,
information another good example of this is, another reason for this, and one
more thing

Indicating Unfortunately, however, actually, to be honest, definitely, essentially,

opinion & frankly, basically, clearly, I'm afraid, if you ask me, sadly, thankfully,
attitude in fact, seriously, as a matter of fact

Comparing Similarly, in the same way, equally, likewise, in a similar fashion, if I

compare it to my country

 Lexical resource - Whether you used a wide range of vocabulary correctly and
appropriately.
 Grammatical range and accuracy - How many grammatical structures you used
accurately and appropriately.

Sample question
The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap
and clean energy.
The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Sample introduction
General Statement:

Nuclear technology has been around for many years.

Details:

Whether this technology is used for weapons of mass destruction or as a source of energy,
many are of the belief that the use of nuclear energy has more advantages than
disadvantages.

Position:

In my opinion, nuclear technology can indeed be a very efficient energy source. However,
nuclear weapons possess such enormous destructive power that any benefits that this
technology may offer to humankind are not enough to counter its potential devastating
effects.

Plan:

This essay will address why the drawbacks of nuclear technology outweigh the benefits and
will include relevant examples to support this position.
Writing task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in

every subject.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

You should write at least 250 words.

Writing task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

There is growing evidence that man-made activities are making global

temperatures higher.

What might be the man-made causes of temperatures rising? How should we

deal with this problem?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

You should write at least 250 words.