Writing
45 min · 2 tasks · ~100 words each · 25% of the overall mark. Part 1 is a compulsory email; Part 2 is a choice between an article and a story.
Genres
| Genre | Part | Reader | Purpose | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 (compulsory) | Friend / specified reader | Respond to an email, covering 4 content notes. | Neutral / friendly | |
| Article | Part 2 (choice) | Magazine / website readers | Write about a topic with personal opinion and examples. | Semi-formal / engaging |
| Story | Part 2 (choice) | Magazine / website readers | Continue from a given first sentence or title — narrative. | Neutral narrative with past tenses |
Assessment scales (each 0–5, applied to each task)
Content
All content points covered, on-task, relevant to the reader.
Band 0–5
Communicative Achievement
Genre conventions used, style appropriate for the reader.
Band 0–5
Organisation
Logical layout, simple paragraphing, basic linkers used naturally.
Band 0–5
Language
Range and control of B1 vocabulary and grammar; errors don't impede meaning.
Band 0–5
Official Cambridge samples