MUET – FORMAT-WRITING – 2021 – CEFR

Task Stimulus  Response  Level  Suggested Standard Language Functions  Text type/Genre  Length of
time to rubrics  response 
complete
the task 
Task Textual stimulus in the Letter or email of A2 - 25 Each task  expressing thanks, apologies, A letter or an Test takers are
1  form of a letter or an at least 100 C1  minutes  comes with the reactions, and preferences   email  expected to write
email containing three words    following  accepting/declining/rejecting at least 100
or four notes, and standard invitations/offers   words, although
rubrics contextualising rubrics:    making requests   there are no
the task.  “You are  giving precise information   explicit penalties
advised to  describing experiences, for shorter or
spend about feelings, and events   longer responses. 
25 minutes on  providing advice, reasons, Responses will be
this task.” …   opinions, and justifications  read as a whole
“Using all the and marked
notes given, accordingly 
write a reply of
at least 100
words in an
appropriate
style.” 
Task A textual stimulus, in Essay (discursive, B1 - 50 Each task  discussing ideas and evaluating Discursive, Test takers are
2  the form of a few argumentative, or C1.   minutes  comes with the arguments or solutions to argumentative or expected to write
sentences and a problem- following problems   problem-solution at least 250
statements, solution) of at standard  providing advice, reasons,   words, although
establishing the least 250 words  rubrics:   opinions, and justifications   (No option given. there will be no
communicative “You are  giving examples and So, you have to explicit penalties
context, the idea or advised to supporting information  answer the only for shorter or
problem for the test spend about one essay longer
takers to respond to, 50 minutes on question)  responses.  
and the formal genre this task.” …     Responses will be
expected.  “Write at least read as a whole
250 words.”   and marked
accordingly. 

Task 1 
You are advised to spend about 25 minutes on this task. 
Your classmate, Hepzibah is very keen to join a fitness centre. Read the letter from her asking about fitness centre that you have joined. 
 
 
 
19, Jalan Tiga, 
Taman Mawar, 
10600 Georgetown, 
Pulau Pinang. 
10 May 2021  
 
 
Dear Yasmin,  
 
How have you been doing lately? I heard from your sister that you have recently joined a fitness centre. What is the name of the centre and where is it
located? 
Tell your classmates
 
I would like to join a fitness centre too because I have gained weight lately. However, I am not sure which one to choose. I want to make sure I join a good
centre. How do you like your present fitness centre? 
Great amenities
 
My lifestyle involves little or no physical activity but now I want to live a healthy lifestyle. I heard that a fitness centre normally offers a range of group
classes and individual workout programs. Can you please suggest some classes that are suitable and interesting for beginners? Preferably, classes that have
a little dancing and music.     Describe two activities
 
I would like to know the membership fees too. Is it costly?   Tell Hepzilah
 
Till we meet again, take care! 
 
 
 
Your friend,  

Hepzibah 
 
Using all the notes given, write a reply of at least 100 words in an appropriate style. 
 
 
 
Task 2 
You are advised to spend about 50 minutes on this task. 
 
You attended a talk by Mr. Sanusi Rashid, the President of the Health Club, which was organised in your school. The following comment was made by the
guest speaker: 
 
Obesity is a chronic disease affecting increasing numbers of youngsters. 
 
Write an essay recommending ways to prevent obesity among youngsters. Write at least 250 words.