The writing test consists of two parts. Links to examples of each of the two tasks are given in the following table.

Task Example
1. A summary of information given in a graph, chart, diagram or table.

Unit 3B.1, Unit 3C.4

2. An essay expressing an opinion or arguing a point of view in response to a statement. Unit 4B.6, Unit 6C.4

 

Unit 1
A: An overview of the writing test
B: Appropriate language for Task 1 and Task 2
 
Unit 2
A: Spelling and punctuation
B: Words that are sometimes confused
C: Avoiding errors
 
Unit 3
A: Interpreting visual information
B: Describing visual information
C: Review useful language
 
Unit 4
A: Describing a process
B: Describing an object
 
Unit 5
A: Analysing the task
B: Organising your ideas
 
Unit 6
A: Text cohesion
B: Staging
C: More useful language
 
Module Test
Test