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Writing Practice Exam 1

FILM CLUB

Part 1
You want to join a film club. Complete the form. You have 3 minutes.

Full Name:

Date of Birth:

City/ Town/ Village:

First Language:

Preferences (List 3):

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You are a new member of a film club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

Please tell us how often you watch films and why you enjoy them.

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You are a new member of a film club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

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Part 3 -
You are a member of a film club. You are talking to some other members in the film club chat room. Talk to them using
sentences.

Use 30 to 40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes in total.

Jane: Hi! Welcome to the club. Has any movie ever inspired you to do or to be something?

Herbert: Welcome! What genre of movies do you prefer to watch?

Timmy: Why did you decide to join the club?

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Part 4 -
Last week you received an email from the club president:

Dear Club Members, We would like to inform you about a new promotion that is going to take place. For only an extra
$100 a month you will be able to have full access to our premium movies package. This extra fee is mandatory so if you
do not pay you will be forced to pay the remaining budget in your contract’s balance.

Write an email to a friend (50 words) expressing if you are going to continue with the club membership or not and
express how you feel about the change. You have 10 minutes.
50 words, 10 minutes. Use friendly, informal English here, but use standard spelling and
punctuation.

Also, write an email to the club secretary expressing if you think the club’s plan is a good idea or not. Explain your
feelings about the situation and suggesting possible alternatives. Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes.
Maximum 150 words, 20 minutes. Use formal English here. Remember to open and close your
letter appropriately.

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Writing Practice Exam 2

NATURE CLUB

Part 1
You want to join a nature club. Complete the form. You have 3 minutes.

Full Name:

Date of Birth:

City/ Town/ Village:

First Language:

Preferences (List 3):

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You are a new member of a nature club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

How do you contribute to protecting the environment and nature?

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You are a new member of a film club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

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You are a member of a nature club. You are talking to some other members in the nature club chat room. Talk to them
using sentences.

Use 30 to 40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes in total.

Ashley: Hey! Welcome to the club. Can you remember the first time you visited a forest?

Tim: Hi! Have you ever gone camping? How was the experience?

Christine: How do you interact with nature on a daily basis?

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Last week you received an email from the club president:

Dear Members,

We are writing to tell you that our annual camping trip has been postponed to a later date. In return, we are willing to
compensate any discomfort by providing you with two new dates. If you are still interested in attending please contact our
club ranger.

Write an email to a friend (50 words) expressing if you are going on the camping trip or not. Express your feelings
about the schedule change. You have 10 minutes.
50 words, 10 minutes. Use friendly, informal English here, but use standard spelling and
punctuation.

Also, write an email to the club ranger expressing if you think the club’s alternative is sufficient or not. Explain
your feelings about the situation and suggesting possible alternatives. Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes.
Maximum 150 words, 20 minutes. Use formal English here. Remember to open and close your
letter appropriately.

Writing Practice Exam 3

ANIMAL CLUB
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Part 1
You want to join an animal club. Complete the form. You have 3 minutes.

Full Name:

Date of Birth:

City/ Town/ Village:

First Language:

Preferences (List 3):

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Part 2 -
You are a new member of an animal club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

What do you think is the most important thing when raising a pet?

Part 2 -
You are a new member of a film club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

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You are a member of an animal club. You are talking to some other members in the animal club chat room. Talk to them
using sentences.

Use 30 to 40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes in total.

Robert: Welcome to the club! Do you have any pets?

Melanie: Welcome! Do you prefer dogs or cats? Why?

Tristan: Does owning a pet equal the same responsibility as having a baby?

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Last week you received an email from the club president:

Dear Club Members,

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We would like to inform you that starting next month; your monthly subscription fee will increase by $50. This is due to
the development of the new adoption centre for rescued animals. Please contact the club chief if you are okay with the
increase and would like to continue as a member of our community.

Write an email to a friend (50 words) expressing if you agree or disagree with the fee increase and what you plan to
do. You have 10 minutes.
50 words, 10 minutes. Use friendly, informal English here, but use standard spelling and
punctuation.

Also, write an email to the club chief expressing if you are going to continue as a member of the club. Explain your
feelings about the situation and suggesting possible alternatives. Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes.
Maximum 150 words, 20 minutes. Use formal English here. Remember to open and close your
letter appropriately.

Writing Practice Exam 4

SPORTS CLUB

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Part 1
You want to join a sports club. Complete the form. You have 3 minutes.

Full Name:

Date of Birth:

City/ Town/ Village:

First Language:

Preferences (List 3):

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You are a new member of a sports club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

Do you think physical activity should be part of everyone’s daily routine?

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You are a new member of a film club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7

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You are a member of a sports club. You are talking to some other members in the sports club chat room. Talk to them
using sentences.

Use 30 to 40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes in total.

Jeff: Hi! I hear you are a new member of our club. I have been a member for about 2 years after my friend gave me
a year’s membership gift card. Why did you join?

Katy: I love it. How do you feel about the club?

Chris: Do you think the club should invest in a swimming pool?

Part 4 -
On your last visit to the club you saw the notice below:

Dear Club Members,

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We are sorry to tell you that from the next month membership fees will go up by a minimum of 15%. Also, due to the
maintenance the club will close from 4pm on Wednesdays for the next four weeks. Please feel free to email us at
kjmn@goodhealth.com

Write an email to a friend (50 words) expressing your feelings about the notice and suggest possible alternative.
You have 10 minutes.
50 words, 10 minutes. Use friendly, informal English here, but use standard spelling and
punctuation.

Also, write an email to the Costumer Service Team, explaining your feelings about the notice and suggesting
possible alternatives. Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes.
Maximum 150 words, 20 minutes. Use formal English here. Remember to open and close your
letter appropriately.

Writing Practice Exam 5

TRAVEL CLUB

Part 1

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You want to join a travel club. Complete the form. You have 3 minutes.

Full Name:

Date of Birth:

City/ Town/ Village:

First Language:

Preferences (List 3):

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You are a new member of a travel club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

Please write some reasons why you are interested in traveling?

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Part 3 -
You are a member of a travel club. You are talking to some other members in the travel club chat room. Talk to them
using sentences.

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Use 30 to 40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes in total.

Sam: Hi! Welcome to the club. Can you remember the first time you went on a journey by yourself? What was it
like?

Miguel: Welcome. What are the most interesting places to visit in your country?

Michelle: What is the most exciting journey you’ve been on?

Part 4 -
You are a member of a travel club. You received this email from the club:

Dear Club Member,

We are writing to tell you that the famous travel writer Mr. David Price will unfortunately not be able to attend our next
club meeting. Although Mr. Price will not be there to sign copies of his new book, “Around the World in Eighty Ways”,

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members of the club will be able to buy a copy at the price of twenty five pounds. If you would like to reserve a copy of
the book, please contact the club secretary.

Write an email to a friend (50 words). Write about your feelings and what you are planning to do. You have 10
minutes.
50 words, 10 minutes. Use friendly, informal English here, but use standard spelling and
punctuation.

Also, write an email to the club secretary. Write about your feelings and what you would like to do. Write 120-150
words. You have 20 minutes.
Maximum 150 words, 20 minutes. Use formal English here. Remember to open and close your
letter appropriately.

Writing Practice Exam 6

COMPUTER CLUB

Part 1
You want to join a computer club. Complete the form. You have 3 minutes.

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Full Name:

Date of Birth:

City/ Town/ Village:

First Language:

Preferences (List 3):

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You are a new member of a computer club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

What was your first experience with a computer?

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You are a new member of a film club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

Part 3 -
You are a member of a computer club. You are talking to some other members in the computer club chat room. Talk to
them using sentences.

Use 30 to 40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes in total.

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Bobby: Hey! How often do you use a computer and why?

Rachael: Do you think having a computer now a day is a privilege or a necessity?

Jackson: Hello, What do you think is the greatest benefit about computers?

Part 4 -
You are a member of a computer club. Before logging into your account, you received this email from the administer:

Dear Club User,

This notice is to inform you that due to program maintenance and software renewal. All accounts have been temporarily
disabled until further notice. All your personal information is securely saved at our main offices. For further information
please contact our Secretary in Human Resources.

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Write an email to a friend (50 words). Write about your feelings regarding the safety measures taken by the club
and suggest possible alternatives for club members. You have 10 minutes.
50 words, 10 minutes. Use friendly, informal English here, but use standard spelling and
punctuation.

Also, write an email to the Secretary in Human Resources. Write about your feelings and what actions you plan to
take. Suggest possible alternatives. Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes.
Maximum 150 words, 20 minutes. Use formal English here. Remember to open and close your
letter appropriately.

Writing Practice Exam 7

COOKING CLUB

Part 1
You want to join a cooking club. Complete the form. You have 3 minutes.

Full Name:

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Date of Birth:

City/ Town/ Village:

First Language:

Preferences (List 3):

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Part 2 -
You are a new member of a cooking club. Fill in the form. Write in sentences. Use 20-30 words. You have 7
minutes.

Describe your favourite dish.

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Part 3 -
You are a member of a cooking club. You are talking to some other members in the cooking club chat room. Talk to them
using sentences.

Use 30 to 40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes in total.

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Amanda: Welcome! Do you know how to cook? If so, how’d you learn?

Tobi: Hi! Why did you decide to join the club?

Jack: Do you think hospitality should be a mandatory elective in high school?

Part 4 -
Before leaving cooking class, you notice a sign:

Dear Club Member,

This notice is to inform you that as a new promotion we are looking to send 5 club members on an all expenses paid trip to
Paris to participate in an amateur cooking contest. In order to enter the competition, you must pay an extra fee in your
monthly subscription. In addition, you must also bring 10 new members to the club in order to be a valid contender. If you
are interested in participating, please email our secretary with your contact information.

Write an email to a friend (50 words). Write about your feelings regarding the promotion and if you plan to
participate or not.

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50 words, 10 minutes. Use friendly, informal English here, but use standard spelling and
punctuation.

Also, write an email to the Club President expressing your approval or disapproval of the requirements to
participate. Suggest possible alternatives. Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes.
Maximum 150 words, 20 minutes. Use formal English here. Remember to open and close your
letter appropriately.

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