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1. ACADEMIC
WRITING
Sandra Hernández
Lizzeth Reyes
Diana Riapira

2. TIMING
Total Academic Writing: 60 minutes
Task 1: They need to write 150 words in about 20
minutes.
Task 2: They need to write 250 words in about 40
minutes.

3. TEST PARTS
 In Task 1 test takers are
asked to describe some
visual information
(graph/table/chart/
diagram), and to
present the description
in their own words.

4. TEST PARTS
In Task 2 test takers are presented with a point of
view, argument or problem.

5. TIPS AND STRATEGIES
 Use paragraphs clearly; put one idea in each
paragraph.
 Do not repeat ideas using different words.
 Do not write about unrelated subjects.
 Pay attention to the number of words required
for each task; 150 words for Task 1 and 250
words for Task 2.
 Pay attention to spelling, grammar and
punctuation; you will lose marks for mistakes
 Avoid informal language

6. ASSESSMENT
Each task is assessed independently. The assessment
of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1.
Task 1 assesses the test takers’ ability to identify the
most important and relevant information and trends in a
graph, chart, table or diagram, and to give a well-
organised overview of it using language accurately in an
academic register or style.
Task 2 assesses the test takers’ ability to present a
clear, relevant, well-organised argument, giving
evidence or examples to support their ideas, and to use
language accurately.

7. MARKING
Task 1 and Task 2
Task achievement
This criterion assesses how appropriately, accurately
and relevantly the response fulfils the requirements
set out in the task, using the minimum of 150 words.
Coherence and cohesion
This criterion is concerned with the overall clarity and
fluency of the message: how the response organises
and links information, ideas and language.
Lexical resource
This criterion refers to the range of vocabulary
the test takers have used and the accuracy and
appropriacy of that use in terms of the specific task.

8. RUBRIC

9. RUBRIC

10. BROCHURE

11. BROCHURE