Intermediate

Topic: Should the number of weekly working hours be decreased?

Points

• Economy
• Advances in technology
• Work-life balance
• Salary

Task instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Topic: Do you think that Japanese schools should change the start of the academic year to September?

Points

• Education
• Effect on society
• Globalization
• Tradition

Task instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Topic: Do you think private English tests should be introduced in the national university entrance examinations?

Points

• Four Skills
• Globalisation
• Credibility
• Different Purposes

Task instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Use the phrase, "be at stake", in your answer.

Topic

Agree or disagree: Technology can reduce poverty.

Points

• Education
• Information
• Cost
• Difficulties

Task instructions

• Choose TWO of the above points to support your idea.
• Write approximately 120–150 words.
• Use a clear structure (intro, main body, conclusion).
• Spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Use the phrase, "Contrary to popular belief", in your answer.