INTEGRATED

WRITING
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 An Integrated Writing task requires
you to combine multiple skills. You
must not only be able to write in
English but also be able to read and
What is listen to it.
Integrated
Writing?
In the Proficiency Exam, you are
going to be asked to write an
integrated writing task.
 ◦ You’ll start by reading a text. You will
have five minutes to read it. While reading,
you should take notes in the table provided to
you. After the five minutes, you will not have
access to the reading text again.

How do you ◦ Next, you’ll listen to two audio tracks on the

same topic as that of the passage. You will
complete an listen to each track twice. While listening, you
should take notes in the table provided to
integrated you.
◦ Finally, you are going to write an essay of
writing task? about 250-400 words. This essay must
summarize the points you have read and
listened to. You will not write about your
own opinion in the body paragraphs. You will
state your opinion only in the conclusion
paragraph.
 Read the essay question very carefully.

While taking notes, use the note-taking strategies you have

learnt.

Remember to paraphrase, summarize and synthesize the

Important information given to you.

Notes Do not exceed the word limit.

You will have 60 minutes in total to complete the Integrated

Writing section so use your time efficiently.

The Integrated Writing section is worth 30 points.

NOW, COMPLETE THE QUIZ.