Writing module (1 hour)

WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows how money was spent on different forms of entertainment
Tip Strip over a five-year period.
• Read the question very
carefully. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
• The instructions state
that you should You should write at least ISO words.
'describe'the
information in the
graph. You should
NOT speculate about
the reasons for the
data or give reasons
for it.
• Look carefully at the
labels. What do the
diagrams represent?
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• Take a minute to plan
how you will describe Video
250
the information. Are
there any significant
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features? Can you
compare or contrast World entertainment markets
any of the data? 200
• Think of how best to
group the information
in the diagram.
Publishing
• Write one or two
paragraphs, making
150
sure that you cover all
the important points.
• Read through your
answer when you
have finished and 100
check grammar,
spelling and
punctuation. Television
• Check that you have
linked your points 50
together well.
• Make sure you have
written enough
words. You will not be
penalised for writing 0
too much but keep an
eye on the time: you 1995 2000 1995 2000 1995 2000
will need to leave Asia Europe United States
about 40 minutes for
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T E S T 1, WRITING MODULE
WRITING TASK 2 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the

Tip Strip following topic:
• Read the question very
carefully.
• Underline key points in
the question and make
Under British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to
sure your answer is information about the defendant's past criminal record. This protects the
relevant to these.
person who is being accused of the crime.
• Consider your
personal view on the
topic. Do you agree, Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a
disagree or have an
impartial view? jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about
• Take a minute to plan the case.
what you are going to
say in your answer.
Think of the main idea Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
you will include in
each paragraph, then
think of some
You should write at least 250 words.
supporting points.
• Before you start
writing, think about You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments
how you will introduce with examples and relevant evidence.
the topic. DO NOT
copy the question.
• Include some
arguments that are
relevant to your own
society or personal
experience.
• Clearly state your
conclusion. Make sure
that you address the
question.
• Read through your
answer when you have
finished and check
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.
• Check that you have
linked your points
together well.
• Make sure you have
written enough
words. You will not be
penalised for writing
more than 250 words
but you will not gain
extra marks either.

TEST 1, WRITING MODULE