Greenwich University

Subject: Writing
Time Allowance: 60 mins

TASK 1 (3pts)

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are a summer trip organizer. You have just received a letter from a student. Read part
of the letter and answer his/her questions

“I have seen the advertisement in the newspaper about the summer trip. I am
really interested in this activity where I can improve my English and
leadership skills at the same time. Could you tell me how much the total trip
cost? Are the meals included? And how about accommodation because I come
from Viet Nam.”

Write an email responding to the student. You should write at least 120 words. You do not
need to include your name or address. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task
Fulfilment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.

TASK 2 (7pts)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text:

Rainforests play an important role in the health of our environment. However, due to forest
decline, the world is facing a potential crisis with regard to air quality. Individual efforts to
improve air quality will not achieve any results, and it is only the responsibility of our
government to reduce air pollution.

Write a essay to educated reader to discuss whether you agree or disagree with the view
above.
You should write an essay of at least 250 words. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment,
Organization, Vocabulary, and Grammar.