Name: __________________________________ Date: _____________ Grade: ______

Placement Test A – Writing

Choose one of the writing tasks below.

1. Write an e-mail introducing yourself to a new pen pal. Include information about
your family, where you live, what you do, your likes and dislikes.

2. Write about a trip you took. Include information about where you went, when you
went there, what you did there.

3. Write a movie review. Include information about the characters, the story, your
opinion about the movie. Would you recommend it?

4. Write a comparison of two places to live. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages
of each place. Where would you prefer to live? Why?

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