The second part of the Speaking module is Writing. The writing test tests your writing abilities in terms of grammar, sentence structure, and adherence to the given subject. The content of your writing will be measured.

Part 1

 Section 2

Question types

Number of questions

Word count

Time allocated

Scoring

Evaluation elements

Writing

1.     Summarize written text

(20-30 minutes)

2-3

50-70 words

10 minutes

1

2

2

2

a)     Form

b)     Content

c)     Grammar

d)     vocabulary

 

The word count at the bottom of the screen counts the number of words you write. There are also cut, copy and paste buttons which you may use while constructing your summary.

·        Use correct form (capital letter in the beginning, use only one full stop).

·        Use varieties of sentence structures.

2.     Essay

(20-40 minutes)

1-2

300 words

(Make sure to write a minimum of 200 words, but no more than 300 words.)

20 minutes

3

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

a.      Content

b.      Form

c.      Development, structure and coherence

d.     Grammar

e.      General linguistic range

f.      Vocabulary

g.     Spelling