Writing tasks

WRITING TASK 2

Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task.

You borrowed some books from school college library. Unfortunately you have to go away to visit a sick relative and cannot return the books in time.

Write a letter to the library. Explain what has happened and tell them what you want to do about it.

You should write at least 150 words

You do NOT need to write your own address

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ..................,



WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

You have been asked to write about the following topic.

It is generally accepted that members of families are not as close as they used to be.

Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together.

Include any relevant examples from your experience.


You should write at least 250 words