PLEASE PREPARE YOUR ANSWER SHEET!

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:


Dear__________,

You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have an acquaintance who lives there.

Write a letter to the acquaintance. In your letter


  • explain your situation
  • say why you feel unsure about living in the city
  • ask some questions about life in the city

WRITING TASK 2

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

Write about the following topic:

In some countries, employees are generally given two weeks of paid vacation time each year. In other countries, employees are given four or six weeks paid vacation time.

Considering the needs of both employee and employer, what do you think is a reasonable amount of paid vacation time for employees to have? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.