178 A c a d e m ic M odule

Academic Module
Practice Test 5
Candidate Name and Number-

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE

TESTING SYSTEM
ACADEMIC WRITING
TIME 1 HOUR

Instructions to Candidates
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.
Write your name and candidate number in the space at the top of this page.
All answers must be written on the separate answer booklet provided. (The
answer sheets can be found beginning on page 183.)
Do not remove the booklet from the examination room.

Information for Candidates

There are 2 tasks on this question paper.
You must do both tasks.
Under-length answers will be penalized.1

1British: penalised
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WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.

The chart below shows the cost-of-living averages in two different cities as compared
to the national cost-ofliving average.

Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

^Cost-of-Living Percentage Averages Above and Below^

the National Average
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Groceries 4,7% 0.5%
Housing 19% -12.5%
Utilities 4.5% 1.2%
Transportation 4% -3.8%
Health care 7% 0.8%
Clothing 5.5% 1%

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words.

Write about the following topic:

Life now is better than it was 100 years ago.

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.

1British: Summarise