PHẦN II: WRITING WRITING TEST 1 Time Allowed: 60 minutes No. of items: 2 TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are planning to visit your friend Robin in Canada. Robin has written to you. Read Robin''''s letter. My friends and I are going to a sports camp in the mountains in July. We''''d love you to join us there. We can play tennis, hockey, football, basketball and other sports. We can stay in rooms or sleep in tents. Which would you prefer? We''''ll cook together in the evenings. Is there something special from your county that you could cook? You could fly over to Canada a few days before the sports camp and stay with me here in the city. What would you like to do before we go to the camp? Write soon. Write an email responding to Robin. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to include your name. TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from an educational magazine. Compulsory attendance in university has always been a highly debated subject. Professors view class attendance as an individual student responsibility. However, many students want to be given the freedom to decide which classes to attend. Due to the difficulty of regulating a school wide attendance policy, most colleges and universities give professors the authority to set their own attendance rules. Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes. Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students. Write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words. WRITING TEST 2 Time Allowed: 60 minutes No. of items: 2 TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have received the following letter from your English-speaking friend, Natalie. Thanks for inviting me to stay with you when I visit your country next month. I''''m not sure how to get to your apartment from the airport. Could you write bąck giving me some simple directions? What''''s the cheapest means of transport? What will the weather be like when I get there? What kind of clothes should I take? Write an email responding to Natalie. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to include your name. TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following text from a health magazine. Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Pressure becomes stress when you feel unable to cope. Stress can affect how you feel, think, and behave and even how your body functions. It is worth taking the time to learn different strategies and techniques for managing your stress before there are serious consequences for your mental and physical well-being. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. Write an essay to an educated reader to tell what you think is the best way of reducing stress. Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words. WRITING TEST 3 Time Allowed: 60 minutes No. of items: 2 TASK 1 You are helping to organize a visit to an English Language Academy in Manchester. You have received a letter from John Webster, the director of the Academy. Read the letter: I am very glad to see that you are coming to our academy in July. I am sure you will all have a very enjoyable time and that you will learn a lot of English. You can either stay all together in a youth hostel, or individually with local families. Please tell me which you would prefer. Tell me something about your group so that I can organize interesting spare time activities. What sort of things do they like doing? Please ask if you need any further information. Yours sincerely, John Webster Write an email responding to John Webster. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to include your name. TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task Read the following text from a business magazine. Success is the most aspired by everyone. Success comes in all shapes and colors. You can be successful in your job and career but you can equally be successful in your marriage, at sports or a hobby, However, success is not easy to achieve. The road leading to the achievement has obstacles that are to be crossed over. Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. Write an essay to an educated reader to tell what you think success comes from. Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words. WRITING TEST 4 Time allotted: 60 minutes No. of items: 2 TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your English friend, Tom, came to visit you recently and he has sent you a letter and some photographs. Read part of his letter: I really enjoyed staying with you. Here are the photos I took. Which one do you like best? When I got home, I realized I''''d left my watch behind. It''''s green and gold. You haven''''t found it, have you? I think we''''ll have a great time together when you come here in September. We could either spend the whole time in my family''''s flat in the city or stay on my uncle''''s farm in the countryside. Which would you like to do? Write a letter responding to him. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to include names. TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following extract from a book chapter. Many American believe that the death penalty is effective in deterring people from committing murder. However, others disagree, and many sociologists argue that the evidence does not support this view. Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words. WRITING TEST 5 Time Allowed: 60 minutes No. of items: 2 TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have just received a letter from your English pen friend. Read part of his letter below. Guess what? My parents have given me some money for passing my exam, so I can splash out on something really special. I can''''t choose between buying a new computer or saving up a bit more and getting clothes. Which do you think would be better? And can you suggest what exactly I should get? Write a letter responding to him. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to include your name. TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following extract from a book chapter: Young people have the highest rates of arrest for reported crime. Almost half of all people arrested are under the age of 25. Young people are more likely to be involved in crime because they have fewer relationships that encourage them to follow conventional behavior. Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the reasons for violent crime among youngsters. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. You should write at least 250 words. WRITING TEST 6 Time Allowed: 60 minutes No. of items: 2 TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You are helping to organize a concert at your college. The local English language newspaper is sending a reporter, Jane Nolan, to the concert. You have received a letter from Jane Nolan. Read part of the letter from her below: I am pleased to say that 1 am able to come to your college concert on 6th July. Our readers are always interested in events like these. I would be grateful if you could give me a little more information about the concert. What kind of music will be performed? I will need to take some photos, so could you tell me when I will have the best opportunity to do this? Also could you let me know who I should interview and why? I look forward to hearing from you. Write a letter responding to Mrs. Nolan. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to include your name. TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following text from an article about television addiction. If you watch more than 30 hours of television a week, some psychologists would consider you to be a television addict. Television addicts may show some of the following symptoms. They may not be selective in what they watch; in other words, they will watch anything. They may feel a loss of control when viewing. They may feel angry with themselves for watching so much, but are not able to stop watching, and they may feel miserable when they are stopped from watching. Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about consequences of television addiction. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer. WRITING TEST 7 Time Allowed: 60 minutes No. of items:2 TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have received an email from a friend from an English-speaking country, Patrick, who wants to find a summer job in your country. Read part of the letter from him below: I''''d love to spend the summer working in your country. I think 1 could learn a lot! Do you think it would help me improve my knowledge of your language? I have some experience of summer jobs in supermarkets and last year, I worked in a restaurant all summer. What summer jobs might be available in your area? I would not expect to earn a lot of money, of course, but do you think I''''d earn enough to pay for my expenses? Finally, if I get a job, would it be possible to stay in your house? Please write to me soon. Write a letter responding to Patrick. You should write at least 120 words. You are not allowed to include your name. TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Read the following text from an article about Internet addiction. One of the growing areas of concern is that of Internet addiction. An Internet addict is someone who is unable to control his or her own use of the Internet and whose behaviour threatens to overwhelm his or her normal life. Internet addiction can result in many problems including a lack of sleep, lateness for appointments, neglect of work responsibilities, and the disintegration of marriages and families.
Trang 1PHẦN II: WRITING WRITING TEST 1
Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You are planning to visit your friend Robin in Canada Robin has written to you Read Robin's letter My friends and I are going to a sports camp in the mountains in July We'd love you to join us there We can play tennis, hockey, football, basketball and other sports We can stay in rooms or sleep in tents Which would you prefer? We'll cook together in the evenings Is there
something special from your county that you could cook?
You could fly over to Canada a few days before the sports camp and stay with
me here in the city What would you like to do before we go to the camp?
Write soon
Write an email responding to Robin You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following text from an educational magazine
Compulsory attendance in university has always been a highly debated subject Professors view class attendance as an individual student responsibility
However, many students want to be given the freedom to decide which classes
to attend Due to the difficulty of regulating a school wide attendance policy, most colleges and universities give professors the authority to set their own
Trang 2attendance rules Some people believe that university students should be
required to attend classes Others believe that going to classes should be
optional for students
Write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer Youshould write at least 250 words
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Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have received the following letter from your English-speaking friend, Natalie
Thanks for inviting me to stay with you when I visit your country next month I'm not sure
how to get to your apartment from the airport Could you write bąck giving me some simple directions? What's the cheapest means of transport? What will the weather be like when I get there? What kind of clothes should I take?
Write an email responding to Natalie You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following text from a health magazine
Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure Pressure becomes stress when you feel unable to cope Stress can affect how you feel, think, and behave and even how your body functions It is worth taking the time to learn different strategies and techniques for managing your stress before there are serious consequences for your mental and physical well-being People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens
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Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No of items: 2
TASK 1
You are helping to organize a visit to an English Language Academy in
Manchester You have received a letter from John Webster, the director of the Academy Read the letter:
I am very glad to see that you are coming to our academy in July I am sure you will all have a very enjoyable time and that you will learn a lot of English You can either stay all together in a youth hostel, or individually with local families Please tell me which you would prefer Tell me something about your group so that I can organize interesting spare time activities What sort of things do they like doing? Please ask if you need any further information
Yours sincerely, John Webster
Write an email responding to John Webster You should write at least 120
words You are not allowed to include your name
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following text from a business magazine
Success is the most aspired by everyone Success comes in all shapes and
colors You can be successful in your job and career but you can equally be successful in your marriage, at sports or a hobby, However, success is not easy
to achieve The road leading to the achievement has obstacles that are to be crossed over Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks
or chances Others believe that success results from careful planning
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Time allotted: 60 minutes
No of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
Your English friend, Tom, came to visit you recently and he has sent you a letter and some photographs Read part of his letter:
I really enjoyed staying with you Here are the photos I took Which one do you like best?
When I got home, I realized I'd left my watch behind It's green and gold You haven't found it, have you? I think we'll have a great time together when you come here in September We could either spend the whole time in my family's flat in the city or stay on my uncle's farm in the countryside Which would you like to do?
Write a letter responding to him You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include names
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following extract from a book chapter
Many American believe that the death penalty is effective in deterring people from committing murder However, others disagree, and many sociologists argue that the evidence does not support this view
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words
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Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have just received a letter from your English pen friend Read part of his letter below
Guess what? My parents have given me some money for passing my exam, so I can splash out on something really special I can't choose between buying a newcomputer or saving up a bit more and getting clothes Which do you think would be better? And can you suggest what exactly I should get?
Write a letter responding to him You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following extract from a book chapter:
Young people have the highest rates of arrest for reported crime Almost half of all people arrested are under the age of 25 Young people are more likely to be involved in crime because they have fewer relationships that encourage them to follow conventional behavior
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the reasons for violent crime among youngsters Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words
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Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No of items: 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You are helping to organize a concert at your college The local English
language newspaper is sending a reporter, Jane Nolan, to the concert You have received a letter from Jane Nolan Read part of the letter from her below:
I am pleased to say that 1 am able to come to your college concert on 6th July Our readers are always interested in events like these I would be grateful if you could give me a little more information about the concert What kind of music will be performed? I will need to take some photos, so could you tell me when I will have the best opportunity to do this?
Also could you let me know who I should interview and why?
I look forward to hearing from you
Write a letter responding to Mrs Nolan You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following text from an article about television addiction
If you watch more than 30 hours of television a week, some psychologists would consider you to be a television addict Television addicts may show some
of the following symptoms They may not be selective in what they watch; in other words, they will watch anything They may feel a loss of control when viewing They may feel angry with themselves for watching so much, but are
Trang 11not able to stop watching, and they may feel miserable when they are stopped from watching.
Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about consequences of television addiction Include reasons and any relevant
examples to support your answer
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Time Allowed: 60 minutes
No of items:2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have received an email from a friend from an English-speaking country, Patrick, who wants to find a summer job in your country Read part of the letter from him below:
I'd love to spend the summer working in your country I think 1 could learn a lot! Do you think it would help me improve my knowledge of your language?
I have some experience of summer jobs in supermarkets and last year, I worked
in a restaurant all summer What summer jobs might be available in your area?
I would not expect to earn a lot of money, of course, but do you think I'd earn enough to pay for my expenses?
Finally, if I get a job, would it be possible to stay in your house?
Please write to me soon
Write a letter responding to Patrick You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following text from an article about Internet addiction
One of the growing areas of concern is that of Internet addiction An Internet addict is someone who is unable to control his or her own use of the Internet and whose behaviour threatens to overwhelm his or her normal life Internet addiction can result in many problems including a lack of sleep, lateness for
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Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about solutions to Internet addiction Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.You should write at least 250 words
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Time Allowed:60 minutes
No of items:2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have received an email from a friend from an English-speaking country, Max, who recently stayed with you During his visit, he met your friends Read part of the letter from him below:
I really enjoyed my time with you and it was great to meet all your friends I'd love to hear some news about them
How are Tim and Eddie? Have they still got their band? I thought they were really good Have they played anywhere since 1 was there?
And what about Ruth? Did she get the job in the museum? I know she really wanted it
What are Richard and Anna doing? Have they gone travelling?1 think they said they were planning to do that
I often think about you all and what a great time I had Please keep me up to date on everyone
Write a letter responding to Max You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following text from an article about famous people
Famous people of various kinds, including movie stars and royalty, are often closely followed by the press There have been stories of journalists digging
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Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about
challenges of being famous Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words
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Time Allowed:60 minutes
No.of items:2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You have applied for a job helping out at a summer camp for children, and you have just received a letter from Mr Jones asking you to come for an interview Read part of the letter from him below:
… Your application made a very good impression on us, and we would like to invite you to come for an interview We will be holding the interviews on the first and second weekends in May Are you available for either of these
Finally, we would like to know when you would be available to start work
We look forward to meeting you, and please let us know if you have any questions
Write a letter responding to Mr Jones You should write at least 120 words You are not allowed to include your name
TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following text from an article about rumors on the Internet
The Internet is the source of many rumors, or unverified stories Rumors are
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Now, write an essay to an educated reader to discuss your opinions about the consequences of rumors on the
Internet and what can be done to solve this problem Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer You should write at least 250 words
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Time Allowed:60 minutes
No of items:2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
Your Scottish friend, Maggie, has sent you an email asking you to help her organize a special surprise birthday party for her brother Rupert Read Maggie's email
We must make sure that Rupert doesn't know we are planning this surprise I'm not sure how many people to invite but our house is definitely too small Do youthink we should book the Royal hotel for the evening and have the party there? I've also been wondering what we could all buy as a present What do you think?
Could you come the day before the party to help with preparations? There's a lot
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Read the following text from an education magazine
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（with many children actually starting at four), in countries such as Sweden, Denmark and
Finland, school does not begin until the age of seven There are two different points of view regarding this Some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age and should spend most of their time
on school studies Others believe that young children should spend most of theirtime playing
Write an essay to an educated reader to tell which point of view you agree with Include specific reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer Youshould write at least 250 words