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How many writings do you have to do? How much time do you have?
2 writings in 80 minutes
Do you have to do the parts in the order that they appear in the paper?
NO. You can do Part 1, then Part 3, then Part 7 - each paper is done in an order, but not the individual parts (except in the Speaking Test)
What should you do at the end of every task/part?
Check and review your answers. If you prefer, transfer them to the answer sheet.
Does the time given in each part include the time to answer the answer sheet or not?
YES! You must complete every question AND transfer all your answers onto the answer sheet in the time given.
What should you do if you don't know an answer?
Skip and come back to it later - don't waste your time. If you still don't know, GUESS - never leave something blank.
Is the 3rd point in the essay OPTIONAL?
NO, you must write about the 2 points given AND create your own
Is the time for the Writing Part 1 and Part 2 measured individually or together?
TOGETHER. If you use up too much of your time in one, it will affect the other.
Should you do the test with a pen or pencil?
Can you just copy the words from the prompt into your essay?
NO. Always use your own words; always paraphrase, never copy.
What are the formal writing types?
essay, formal letter and report
What are the informal/semi-formal writing types?
informal letter, article and review
"The listening will always try to trick you". What does your teacher mean by that?
That the listening questions might throw similar words into the same section of the listening (but only one of them will be the correct answer), or use the exact words that are in one of the options but in a different context.