Day 2 : Writing - 3 Hours
Two types of writings:
a. Integrated writing: In this type of writing students need to be able to
• take notes on what they hear and read and use them to organize information before writing
• summarize, paraphrase, and cite information from the source material accurately
• write about the ways the information they listened to relates to the information they read
b. Independant writing: Students need to write essays that express and support their opinions based on their own knowledge and experience.
For example, a student may be asked to write an essay about a controversial issue. The student uses personal experience to substantiate his or her position.
In all types of writing, it is helpful to
• identify one main idea and some major points to support that idea
• plan how to organize the essay (e.g., with an outline)
• develop the essay by using reasons, examples, and detail
• express information in an organized manner
• use effective linking words (transitional phrases) to connect ideas, help the reader understand the flow of ideas
• use a range of grammar and vocabulary for effective expression
• use grammar and vocabulary accurately; use idiomatic expressions appropriately
• follow the conventions of spelling, punctuation, and layout
Total time : 50 minutes.
Task 1: Integrated Writing Task
Read/Listen/Write
• Test takers read a short text of about 230–300 words (3 minutes’ reading time) on an academic topic.
• Test takers may take notes on the reading passage.
• The reading passage then goes away during the lecture that follows; it reappears when it is time for the test takers to begin writing so they can refer to it as they are working.
• Test takers listen to a speaker discussing the same topic from a different perspective.
• take notes on what they hear and read and use them to organize information before writing
• summarize, paraphrase, and cite information from the source material accurately
• write about the ways the information they listened to relates to the information they read
b. Independant writing: Students need to write essays that express and support their opinions based on their own knowledge and experience.
For example, a student may be asked to write an essay about a controversial issue. The student uses personal experience to substantiate his or her position.
In all types of writing, it is helpful to
• identify one main idea and some major points to support that idea
• plan how to organize the essay (e.g., with an outline)
• develop the essay by using reasons, examples, and detail
• express information in an organized manner
• use effective linking words (transitional phrases) to connect ideas, help the reader understand the flow of ideas
• use a range of grammar and vocabulary for effective expression
• use grammar and vocabulary accurately; use idiomatic expressions appropriately
• follow the conventions of spelling, punctuation, and layout
Total time : 50 minutes.
Task 1: Integrated Writing Task
Read/Listen/Write
• Test takers read a short text of about 230–300 words (3 minutes’ reading time) on an academic topic.
• Test takers may take notes on the reading passage.
• The reading passage then goes away during the lecture that follows; it reappears when it is time for the test takers to begin writing so they can refer to it as they are working.
• Test takers listen to a speaker discussing the same topic from a different perspective.
The listening passage is about 230–300 words long (or about 2 minutes’ listening time).
• The listening passage provides additional information that relates to points made in the reading passage; test takers may take notes on the listening passage.
• Test takers are asked to write a summary. Suggested response length is 150–225 words.
Task 2: Independent Writing
• Test takers are asked to write an essay that states, explains, and supports their opinion on an issue. An effective essay will usually contain a minimum of 300 words.
• Test takers need to develop support for their opinions or choices, rather than simply listing personal preferences or choices.
• Test takers are asked to write a summary. Suggested response length is 150–225 words.
Task 2: Independent Writing
• Test takers are asked to write an essay that states, explains, and supports their opinion on an issue. An effective essay will usually contain a minimum of 300 words.
• Test takers need to develop support for their opinions or choices, rather than simply listing personal preferences or choices.
Use statements such as:
• "I agree or disagree ......"
• " Even though others think/ believe A, I believe B ..."
