Composition of the writing section Special features of the writing section Question types in the writing section

Composition of the writing section

Integrated Writing	Read a short text (230-300 words): 3 minutes Listen to a speaker discussing the same topic : 2 minutes (listening passage 230-300 words) Write a summary of 150-225 words or more: 20 minutes
Independent Writing	185 essay topics 300 words in 30 minutes

Special features of the writing section

- Typing proficiency is essential. - Two questions are consisting of one integrated writing and one independent writing task. - Integrated writing is writing about the facts in the reading and listening script. - Independent writing is based on one of the 185 essay topics. - After the lecture in the listening passage, the reading passage is shown at the left of the screen for reference.

Question types in the writing section

A) Integrated Writing

Read a script about an academic topic, listen to a lecture about the same topic, and then write about the topic for 20 minutes. The time given to read and listen to the lecture is 5 minutes. Preferred length is 150-225 words. Personal opinions must not be included. * You cannot read the script when listening to the lecture, but you can read the script again after the lecture is over.

(B) Independent Writing

You must write an essay which consists at least 300 words. Question types are: description; explanation; pros and cons; compare and contrast; and reason and result. Thirty minutes are given to prepare, write, and proofread.