WRITING TEST - Opinion Essay and Informal Letters
WRITING TEST - Opinion Essay and Informal Letters
I. In your English class you have been talking about developments in technology. Now, your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay for homework. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point
of view.
Some people say that developments in technology are always a good thing. Do you agree?
Notes
Write about:
1. education
2. entertainment
3. ………………… (your own idea)
Write your answer in 140 – 190 words in an appropriate style.
II. This is an email you have received from your English-speaking friend, Jo:
I. In your English class you have been talking about keeping up-to-date with the latest fashion in clothes. Now,
your English teacher has asked you to write an essay for homework. Write your essay using all the notes and
giving reasons for your point of view.
‘Young people need to keep up-to-date with the latest fashion in clothes.’ Do you agree?
Notes
Write about:
1. expressing their personality
2. effect on the environment
3. ………………… (your own idea)
Write your answer in 140 – 190 words in an appropriate style.
II. This is an email you have received from your English-speaking friend, Zac:
I. In your English class you have been talking about education. Now your English teacher has asked you to write
an essay for homework. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
Some parents teach their children at home rather than sending them to school. Is this a good or a bad thing for
the children?
Notes
Write about:
1. having a parent as a teacher
2. making friends
3. …………………. (your own idea)
Write your answer in 140 – 190 words in an appropriate style.
II. This is an email you have received from an English friend, Stevie:
Hi
My family and I are visiting your country for a month next summer. Could you give us some advice about how to
meet local people and the best way to travel around? Also, is there anywhere we should definitely visit while
we’re there?
Any help would be great!
Thanks
Stevie