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Writing Comprehension Test for 8th Grade Students

In this part you will select from three writing tasks. Choose the one that you
feel you are most capable to write about. Write a 100-120 word essay.

1. A teenager's life can often be more difficult than their parents suspect.
- What real problems do teenagers face today?
- What can you say about generation gaps between you and your parents?
- Do you feel that teenagers need to show more respect to older generations? Why?
2. Fantasy books, such as Harry Potter and the Twilight series, have been
popular for some years now.
- Why do people like fantasy books? Are they targeted on one age group?
- What is your favourite book? Explain what makes it more interesting to you than
the others.
- What is your favourite character from a fantasy book and why?
3. The importance of speaking any foreign language can’t be overvalued.
- What opportunities does the knowledge of English give you?
- What other foreign language(s) are you currently studying?
- What activities do you usually do at your English lessons? Which of them do you
like most?
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Writing Comprehension Test for 9th Grade Students

In this part you will select from three writing tasks. Choose the one that you
feel you are most capable to write about. Write a 100-120 word essay.

Directions:

In this test you will select from three writing tasks. Choose the one that you feel
you are most capable to write about. You will then begin writing your essay on
the pages provided. When you are finished close your papers, lay down your pen
and wait for us to collect your test materials.

1. Inspiration comes from everywhere: nature, traveling, books, art, people

on the street. Everyone has his own sources of the state for motivation,
creativity and hard work.
 Have you ever got inspired?
 Where did you take the inspiration from?
 What did you create or generate being inspired?

2. They say: Great things never came from comfort zones.

 How would you paraphrase (explain) the statement?
 What are the greatest challenges you have ever faced?
 What age is the most challenging in life?

3. There is a huge number of animal adoption centers and animal rescue

organizations all over the world, and Ukraine is not an exception.
 Why is it crucial to set up such centers?
 Have you / has a person you know ever adopted a pet? Share this
experience.
 What would you recommend a person who is going to shelter a homeless
pet?
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Writing Comprehension Test for 10th Grade Students
Directions:
In this part you will select from three writing tasks. Choose the one that you feel you
are most capable to write about. Write a 150-180 word essay. When you are finished
close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.

1. “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” —
Elizabeth Andrew.
Give your opinion about “volunteer work”, its advantages and disadvantages.
What do you think motivates volunteers?

2. Every nation is unique and individual.

What in particular makes you proud of your nation?
How do you think Ukrainians can show their love to the Motherland?
What is your attitude to the situation in our country at present?

3. Many people have role models or people they look up to in their life.
Who is your role model?
What makes you a personality?
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Writing Comprehension Test for 11th Grade Students

Directions:

In this part you will select from three writing tasks. Choose the one that you feel you
are most capable to write about. Write a 150-180 word essay. When you are finished
close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.

 
1.Many people believe that one’s tastes in films, literature, music, fashion, etc.
are the most important elements of his/her character.  How do you think
someone’s tastes in such matters reflect who he/she is? Are you a trendsetter or
do you tend to follow the tastes of your peers?

2.“One voice can make a song; one life can save the world”. Why is the
environmental protection burning issue nowadays? What can a single person do
to save the earth?

3.Imagine that you were living one hundred years ago.  How do you think your
life would be different? What would be some new challenges to face? What
would be easier about life a century ago?