The General Training Writing Module takes 60 minutes. There are two tasks to complete.

　　It is suggested that about 20 minutes is spent on Task 1 Which requires candidates to write at least 150 words.

　　Intask 1 candidates are asded to respond to a given problem with a letter requesting information or explaining a situation.

　　Depending on the task suggested, candidates are assessed on their ability to:

　　Engage in personal correspondence elicit and provide general factual information

　　express needs, wants, likes and dislikes

　　express opinions

　　In Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view or argument or problem.

　　Candidates are assed on their ability to:

　　provide general factual information

　　outline a problem and present a solution

　　present and posssibly justify an opinion, assessment or hypothesis

　　present and possibly evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence and argument

　　The topics are of general interest and it makes no difference what subjects candidates study.

　　Suitcable topic areas are:

　　travel

　　accommodation

　　current affairs

　　shops and services

　　health and welfare

　　occupational health and safety

　　recreation

　　social and physical environment

　　Part of the task realisation is to respond appropriately in terms of register, rhetorical organisation,style and content.

　　Appropriate responses are personal semi-formal or formal correspondence

　　And short essays or general reports, addressed to course turors or examiners.

　　No specialist knowledge is expected. Each task is assessed independently. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1. Instructions are clear and eassy to follow.

　　Candidates may write on the question paper but this cannot be taken from the test room and will not be seen by the examiner.

　　Answers must be given on the Answer sheet and must be written in full. Notes are not acceptable as answers.

　　WRITING TASK 2

　　You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

　　As part of a class assignment you have to write about the following topic.

　　Some business now say that no one can smoke sigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments

　　Have banned smoking in all public places.

　　This is a good idea but it also takes away some of our freedom.

　　Do you agree or disagree?

　　Give reasons for your answer.

　　You should write at least 250 words.

　　The General Training Writing Module takes 60 minutes. There are two tasks to complete.

　　It is suggested that about 20 minutes is spent on Task 1 Which requires candidates to write at least 150 words.

　　Intask 1 candidates are asded to respond to a given problem with a letter requesting information or explaining a situation.

　　Depending on the task suggested, candidates are assessed on their ability to:

　　Engage in personal correspondence elicit and provide general factual information

　　express needs, wants, likes and dislikes

　　express opinions

　　In Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view or argument or problem.

　　Candidates are assed on their ability to:

　　provide general factual information

　　outline a problem and present a solution

　　present and posssibly justify an opinion, assessment or hypothesis

　　present and possibly evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence and argument

　　The topics are of general interest and it makes no difference what subjects candidates study.

　　Suitcable topic areas are:

　　travel

　　accommodation

　　current affairs

　　shops and services

　　health and welfare

　　occupational health and safety

　　recreation

　　social and physical environment

　　Part of the task realisation is to respond appropriately in terms of register, rhetorical organisation,style and content.

　　Appropriate responses are personal semi-formal or formal correspondence

　　And short essays or general reports, addressed to course turors or examiners.

　　No specialist knowledge is expected. Each task is assessed independently. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1. Instructions are clear and eassy to follow.

　　Candidates may write on the question paper but this cannot be taken from the test room and will not be seen by the examiner.

　　Answers must be given on the Answer sheet and must be written in full. Notes are not acceptable as answers.

　　WRITING TASK 2

　　You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

　　As part of a class assignment you have to write about the following topic.

　　Some business now say that no one can smoke sigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments

　　Have banned smoking in all public places.

　　This is a good idea but it also takes away some of our freedom.

　　Do you agree or disagree?

　　Give reasons for your answer.

　　You should write at least 250 words.