39 What quality of the layers makes Claire Barlow doubt their function as a sealant?
40 According to Jim Woodhouse, what might be the key to Stradivari's genius?
Practice Test: GT Writing
WRITING (General Training Module)
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You live in a flat and you have a tenancy agreement which states that you
must give three months' notice when you wish to leave. You have paid a
deposit of two months' rent. Now a member of your family has a problem and
you need to give up your flat and return home as soon as possible.
Write a letter to your landlady. Explain your circumstances, tell her what you
intend to do and ask her for special consideration.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write your own address.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...
Practice Test: GT Writing
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
As part of a class assignment you have to write about the following topic:
Coins and paper money will soon be replaced by credit and bank cards.
Eventually we will have a cashless society which will be safer and more
convenient for everyone.
Do you agree or disagree?
You should write at least 250 words.
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your
arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Practice Test: Speaking
SPEAKING
Describe a children's story that you know well.
You should say:
when you first heard or read it
what you particularly liked about it
why you think it became popular
Possible follow-up questions are:
Describe a family celebration that you once attended.
You should say:
where it took place
why it was held
how you felt about it
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