PRE-INTERMEDIATE
Cambridge practice test A
Paper 2: Writing
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Name:
SCORE:
/40
INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer the Part 1 question and one question from Part 2.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
Each question in this paper carries equal marks.
LEARNING
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PRE-INTERMEDIATE
Cambridge practice test A
PART 1
PART 2
You must answer this question.
Choose one of these questions.
Write your answer in about 100 words.
Write your answer in about 100 words.
Question 1
Question 2
Read this email from a member of a clean-up group you
belong to and the notes you have made.
You see this announcement in an English-language
magazine.
From: Vicky
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE?
Subject: Volunteer clean-up
Write an article telling us about a very difficult
challenge you have done and what you learned about
yourself.
Dear members,
This weekend, we are doing a clean-up around the
city and we would like you to join us. [Great!]
What helped you complete this difficult challenge?
The best articles answering these questions will
be published next month.
There will be two groups. One group is doing a
clean-up at the city park, and the other group is
cleaning the beach area. Which group would you
prefer to be in? [Say which I prefer]
Write your article.
Question 3
What sort of things can you bring to the clean-up to
help? [Gloves and bags]
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Your story must begin with this sentence:
We’re asking everyone to tell us what time they can
start on Saturday. What time is good for you? [9 am]
Tom found a photo of his friend from an outdoor
concert.
Reply soon!
Vicky
Brighton Clean-up
Write your story.
Write your email to Vicky using all the notes.
LEARNING
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