What do you think of the university system in your country? Do people study hard enough? Do universities produce good graduates that contribute to your society? Do you have any criticisms of the system? What are the strengths of the system?
Who is your best friend? How did you meet him/her? How long have you known each other? Why are you friends? What do you like about your friend? What do you think your friend likes about you?
Imagine that you are going to study abroad and will be staying with a family for 3 weeks. You have never met each other. Write an email introducing yourself to them.
What makes you most proud about your country? What is the greatest thing about the people and the place that you call home? Describe it in detail and say why you feel that way.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important to keep your old friends than it is to make new friends. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
These days, you can find out anything you want to on the Internet. What's more, you can take free courses online from the world's best universities. Nobody needs to go to college any more.
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Explain your position and give reasons.
It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society?
Be sure to use specific examples to support your argument.
QUESTIONS 1–5: Write a sentence based on a picture
DIRECTIONS: In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on a picture. With each picture, you will be given TWO words or phrases that you must use in your sentence. You can change the forms of the words and you can use the words in any order.
This is a common question in a job interview. It is often the first question asked. You need to make a good first impression. Write the answer you would give to the interviewer.
Some parents tell their children which school he or she should enter and what to learn there. Others say to their kids that they should study what they are interested in and make their own choices. Which kind of education is effective? Explain your reasons.
QUESTIONS 1–5: Write a sentence based on a picture
DIRECTIONS: In this part of the test, you will write ONE sentence that is based on a picture. With each picture, you will be given TWO words or phrases that you must use in your sentence. You can change the forms of the words and you can use the words in any order.