SR Writing 1

How many words are you required to write in each task?

• At least 150 words for task 2 and 250 words for task 1

• At least 150 words for task 1 and 250 words for task 2

• At least 160 words for task 1 and 350 words for task 2

What types of questions are there in Task 2?

• Agree/ Disagree

• Discuss both views

• Maps / Process

• Advantages/ Disadvantages

• Causes - Effects - Solutions / Two-part question

What are the criteria of the Writing test?

• Task achievement / response

• Coherence & Cohesion

• Lexical resource

• Grammatical range & accuracy

What should you do to get a high score at Task achievement (Task 1)?

• Write at least 150 words

• Draw a picture

• Write a clear overview

• Present key features and accurate details

How do you get a high score at Task response (Task 2)?

• Address all parts of the task

• Have a clear position

• Extend and support main ideas

• Give an off-topic answer

How do you get a high score at Coherence and cohesion?

• Logically organize ideas into paragraphs

• Present a clear topic within each paragraph

• Use cohesive devices

• Have a good intonation

How do you get a high score at Lexical Resource?

• Paraphrase efficiently

• Less common words with awareness of style and collocation

• Use informal languages

• A sufficient range of vocabulary

How do you get a high score at Grammatical range and accuracy?

• A variety of complex structures

• Frequent error-free sentences

• Write at least 250 words

• Good control of grammar and punctuation