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Questions 1-5: Write a sentence based on a picture

Directions: You will write one sentence about a photo. You will be given two words or phrases. You
must use them in your sentence. You can change the word forms, and you can use the words in a
different order.
Your sentence will be scored on
• appropriate use of grammar.
• relevance of the sentence to the photo.
During the actual test, you will be able to move to the next question by clicking on “Next.” You will be
able to return to a previous question by clicking on “Back.” You will have eight minutes to complete
this part of the test.

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woman/pay

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Question 2 of 5

walk/over

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Question 3 of 5

passenger/board

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Question 4 of 5

outside/although

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Question 5 of 5

as soon as/serve

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Questions 6-7: Respond to a written request

Directions: In this part of the test, you will write a response to an e-mail. Your response will be scored
on
• the quality and variety of your sentences.
• vocabulary.
• organization.

In the actual test, you will have 10 minutes to read and answer the e-mail.

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Question 6 of 8

Directions: Read the e-mail.

From: George Pinkney

To: Social C om m ittee m em bers
Subject: M eeting
Sent: A p rill 2, 20 —

It is tim e for a m eeting o f the Social Com m ittee. We need to start planning the
annual year-end party. I w ould like all m em bers of the com m ittee to m eet next
Friday m orning from 9 to 11 in Conference Room A. Please let me know as soon as
possible if you are available to attend this m eeting.

Thank you.
George Pinkney
Social C om m ittee Chair

Directions: R espond to the e-m ail as if you are a m em ber o f the Social C om m ittee.
In your e-m ail, explain ONE problem and m ake TW O suggestions.

(Write your response here or on a computer.)

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Question 7 of 8

Directions: Read the e-mail.

From: Journal of Business News

To: Business professionals
Subject: S ubscribe
Sent: Decem ber 2, 2 0 -

Dear Business Professional,

The Journal Of Business News brings you all the latest news about im portant
developm ents in the international business w orld. It is read by thousands of
businesspeople just like you in over 40 countries around the w orld. S ubscribe today
and receive a 30% discount off the regular price.

Directions: Respond to the e-m ail as if you are a businessperson interested in

subscribing to the Journal o f Business News. In your e-m ail, ask THREE questions.

(Write your response here or on a computer.)

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Question 8: Write an opinion essay

Directions: You will write an essay that responds to an opinion question. You will need to state your
opinion, explain it, and support it. Your essay should have at least 300 words.
Your response will be scored on
• how well your opinion is supported by reasons and examples.
• the quality of the grammar used.
• the variety and accuracy of vocabulary.
• the organization.
You must plan, write, and revise your essay in 30 minutes.

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Question 8 of 8

Directions: Read the question. Then plan, write,

and revise your essay in 30 minutes or less. A
good response will hove at least 300 words.
Do you agree or disagree with the following
statement? It is more important to work at a
job you enjoy than to make a lot of money.
Support your answer with specific reasons and
examples.

(Write your response here or on a computer.)

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