WRITING TEST

NC 78

END-OF-COURSE WRITING TEST

Time allowance: 45 minutes

Full name :......................................................................................................

Class

: NC 78

TASK
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COMMENTS

TASK 1: Sentence writing (20 points)

Us e the word(s ) given in brackets to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as
possible t o the original sentence. (0) has been done for you as an example.
(0). He paid no attention to our warning . notice
He took no notice of our warning.
1.

What is the price of your coat, Jack? much

How, Jack?

2.

We started playing tennis at one oclock and it is four oclock now and we are still playing. been
We...........................................................................................................three hours.

3.

Im sorry that I didnt look at the hotel room before I booked it. regret
I........................................................................................................... before I booked it.

4.

Young children like Disneyland. popular

Dis neyland........................................................................................................... young children.

5.

If you were able to go abroad next year, where would you go? Were
.......................................................................................................where would you go?.

TASK 2: Email writing (30 points)

You are holding a party to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Write an email to your close friend, Mark .
In your email, you should:
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invite him to your party

mention the date, time and location of your party
ask him to come an hour earlier to help you prepare for the party

The s pace for writing is on the next page.

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TASK 3: Paragraph writing (50 points)

Choose ONE topic and write A PARAGRAPH OF around 100 150 words. Circle A or B
A. What are the advantages/disadvantages of keeping pets? Use specific details and examples
to support your writing. (Write about either advantages or disadvantages.)
B. Describe the most important person to you. Give details about that persons appearance and
personality and say why he/she is important to you.

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