12/8/2017 Writing Task 2 Practice Test

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Question 1

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

There has been a dramatic growth in the number of people studying at universities in the
last few decades. While some people see this as a positive trend which raises the general
level of education within the community, others fear that it is lowering the quality of
education.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the increase in student numbers at
university?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Write you answer in the box below. When you have finished writing your answer, click on the Check button
to see the sample answer. Compare your answer to the sample answer provided. Remember that your
answer will not be exactly the same as the sample answer, but it should achieve all elements of the
assessment criteria.

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Question 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Reading books keeps a person’s mind active, whereas watching films and television is
passive and does not require a person to use their imagination.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Write you answer in the box below. When you have finished writing your answer, click on the Check button
to see the sample answer. Compare your answer to the sample answer provided. Remember that your
answer will not be exactly the same as the sample answer, but it should achieve all elements of the
assessment criteria.

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Question 3

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

People spend large amounts of time and money on clothes, hairstyles and make up to
change their appearance.
Is it important for people to be concerned about the way they look? What are the
consequences of focussing on physical appearance?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Write you answer in the box below. When you have finished writing your answer, click on the Check button
to see the sample answer. Compare your answer to the sample answer provided. Remember that your
answer will not be exactly the same as the sample answer, but it should achieve all elements of the
assessment criteria.

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Question 4

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Some people say that relationships should be based on honesty and trust. Others believe
that it is sometimes necessary to be dishonest in order to maintain harmony.
Which approach do you consider to be better in relationships and why?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Write you answer in the box below. When you have finished writing your answer, click on the Check button
to see the sample answer. Compare your answer to the sample answer provided. Remember that your
answer will not be exactly the same as the sample answer, but it should achieve all elements of the
assessment criteria.

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