Writing Test Questions

Questions 1–5

Here are some sentences about a school art exhibition.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the
first.
Use no more than three words.
Write only the missing words on your answer sheet.

Example:

(0) We had an exhibition of our art work in the school hall last night.
There ___________ an exhibition of our art work in the school hall last night.

Answer:   (0)   was

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1.   Unfortunately we had too many pictures to put on the walls.

2.   The photos in the exhibition were taken by the youngest pupils.

3.   I don’t think I put my best pictures in the exhibition.

4.   There were such a lot of people that I couldn’t find my friends.

5.   Our parents all said that we should have another exhibition soon.

Question 6

You have just been to the town centre to spend some birthday money on a book. Write
an email to your english friend, Sam. In your email you should:

• say what kind of book you bought
• say why you chose the book
• suggest when you can show your friend what you bought.

Write 45–55 words on your answer sheet.

Question 7

•   This is part of a letter you receive from your English friend Pat.

•   Now write a letter, answering Pat’s questions.
•   Write your letter on your answer sheet.

Question 8

•   Your English teacher asks you to write a story.
•   This is the title for your story:

•   Write your story on your answer sheet.