General Writing: Time Practice – Task 1b

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Your family is going to move to another town and you are concerned about registering your child at a school.

Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. In your letter:

• describe when you will be moving and from where
• ask what information the school needs for registration
• ask what special classes, course or community projects the school is involved in

You do NOT have to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ……,

Write at least 150 words.

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

These days more and more pop artists are international stars. While some think this is good, others believe it causing countries to lose their traditional music.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should write at least 250 words.