Writing Test 1C1 December 2013

Nina Dearle

By PresenterMedia.com

Things to take into account

• You have decided to participate in a work-and-study-abroad programme, and in order to check you will be able to deal with an English-speaking environment, you have been asked to give your opinion on learning a foreign language in the twenty-first century. Write about 250-300 words.

Task (Content)

You should write about:

a) the importance of learning a foreign language.

b) the importance/influence of digital tools on learning a foreign language.

c) how teaching and learning a foreign language has changed in the twenty-first century.

d) all of the above.

Topic 1

1. Should you have written over 300 words?2. Should you have written between 3 and 6 paragraphs?3. Should you have written an introduction and a

conclusion?4. Should you have addressed the reader with questions?5. Should you have used rhetorical questions.

Format

Yes or no ?

Language

Did you use any of the following? Yes or no ?

globalisation and unprecedented interest in foreign language learning job advantage in a global economy rapid pace enhances opportunities expands one personal horizons new teaching methodologies - more learner-centered, more collaborative and more technologically driven emphasis on skills - focus no longer on grammar, memorization and learning from rote digital technology and tools - geographical and physical boundaries transcended browsing and surfing the Web – the “world at your fingertips” immersion programmes

“Why do working women find it so hard to reach the top?” This question was posted on a forum on the internet recently and you have decided to give your opinion. Your answer should be about 250- 300 words.

Topic 2

Task (Content)

You should write about:a) women’s struggle for equalityb) how women have achieved equality in the workplacec) the reasons why few women make it to the top – 3 or 4d) all of the above

Language

Did you use any of the following? Yes or no ?

the glass ceiling clashing life, family and work priorities education gender stereotypes and expectations childcare options gender pay gap