Writing task 1

You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.

Write a letter to the admissions tutor:

explain your position

apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.

ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.

You do NOT need to write your own address.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You should write at least 150 words.

Writing task 2

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no special knowledge of the following topic.

Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines.

Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to immunise their children?

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

You should write at least 250 words.