You must complete twowriting tasks. You will have 60 minutes to complete both tasks .You should spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and write at least 150 words.You should spend about 40 minutes on Task 2 and write at least 250 words.

Task 1

You will have to look at a diagram, a table or short piece of text

and then present the information in your own words.

Your writing will be assessed on your ability to:

• organise, present and compare data

• describe the stages of a process

» describe an object or event

• explain how something works

You will also be judged on your ability to:

• answer the question without straying from the topic

• write in a way which allows your reader to follow your ideas

• use English grammar and syntax accurately

• use appropriate language in terms of register, style and

Content

Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on Task 2 and write at

least 250 words.

You will have to present an argument or discuss a problem.

Your writing will be assessed on your ability to:

• present the solution to a problem

• present and justify an opinion

• compare and contrast evidence and opinions

• evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument

You will also be judged on your ability to:

• communicate an idea to the reader in an appropriate style

• address the problem without straying from the topic

• use English grammar and syntax accurately

• use appropriate language in terms of register, style and

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You must complete twowriting tasks. You will have 60 minutes to complete both tasks .You should spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and write at least 150 words.You should spend about 40 minutes on Task 2 and write at least 250 words.

Task I

You will have to write a short letter in response to a given

problem or situation.

Your writing will be assessed on your ability to:

• engage in personal correspondence

• elicit and provide general factual information

• express needs, wants, likes and dislikes

• express opinions

You will also be judged on your ability to:

• answer the question without straying from the topic

• write in a way which allows your reader to follow your

ideas

• use English grammar and syntax accurately

• use appropriate language in terms of register, style and

Content

Task 2

You will have to present an argument or discuss a problem.

Your writing will be assessed on your ability to:

• provide general factual information

• outline a problem and present a solution

• present and justify an opinion

You will also be judged on your ability to:

• communicate an idea to the reader in an appropriate style

• address the problem without straying from the topic

• use English grammar and syntax accurately

• use appropriate language in terms of register, style and

content