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Writing Task 1
Build a Sentence
You're given a set of words or phrases in scrambled order and must arrange them into a grammatically correct, coherent sentence. Tests your knowledge of syntax, word order, and basic sentence structure.
Time Limit
8 min
Band Score
Band 0–5
Credits Used
50 cr
Foundational
What to Expect
- •5–8 words or phrases to arrange into a sentence
- •Clear context clues about the intended meaning
- •Focus on academic vocabulary and formal register
- •Multiple valid orderings may exist for some items
Top Tips
- ✓Identify the main verb first — it anchors the structure
- ✓Look for subject-verb agreement markers
- ✓Place time/frequency adverbs before the verb
- ✓Academic English prefers active constructions
Band Score Rubric (0–5)
5
Perfectly ordered, natural phrasing4
Correct order, minor awkwardness3
Mostly correct, 1 structural issue2
Partial credit, meaning preserved1–0
Incorrect order, meaning lost✉️
Writing Task 2
Email Writing
Write a short email (around 100–150 words) in response to a given academic or professional scenario. Tests your ability to communicate clearly, formally, and appropriately in writing.
Time Limit
10 min
Band Score
Band 0–5
Credits Used
150 cr
Intermediate
What to Expect
- •A scenario requiring a specific response (request, complaint, inquiry, etc.)
- •Guidance on tone — formal, semi-formal, or professional
- •Prompt specifying key points to address
- •Word count suggestion (typically 100–150 words)
Top Tips
- ✓Open with an appropriate greeting (Dear Professor / Hi [name])
- ✓State your purpose clearly in the first sentence
- ✓Use formal vocabulary — avoid contractions and slang
- ✓Close with a polite sign-off and your name
Band Score Rubric (0–5)
5
Purpose clear, tone perfect, all points addressed, natural fluency4
Purpose clear, mostly appropriate tone, minor omissions3
Purpose identifiable, some tone/vocabulary issues2
Partially addresses prompt, noticeable errors affecting clarity1–0
Off-topic, incomprehensible, or too short💬
Writing Task 3
Academic Discussion
Read a prompt from a professor and two student responses, then write your own contribution to the discussion in about 100–120 words. Tests argumentation, coherence, vocabulary range, and the ability to build on existing ideas.
Time Limit
11 min
Band Score
Band 0–5
Credits Used
200 cr
Advanced
What to Expect
- •A professor's question on an academic topic
- •Two sample student posts with different viewpoints
- •Your task: add a meaningful third perspective or develop an argument
- •Word count suggestion (100–120 words minimum)
Top Tips
- ✓Reference the discussion — acknowledge what others said
- ✓Take a clear position — avoid vague 'both sides' responses
- ✓Use academic hedging language (it could be argued, one perspective suggests...)
- ✓Back your view with one specific example or reasoning
Band Score Rubric (0–5)
5
Clear position, coherent argument, rich vocabulary, engages with the discussion4
Clear position, mostly coherent, good vocabulary, minor errors3
Position identifiable, some coherence issues, limited vocabulary2
Unclear position, multiple errors affecting meaning1–0
Off-topic, insufficient length, or incomprehensibleNeed templates & phrase banks?
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