Share CEEP Mindset 3 | Final Test: Writing | Exam Strategies
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How much time should you spend on Task 2 compared to Task 1?
35 minutes on Task 1 and 25 minutes on Task 2
30 minutes on each task
40 minutes on Task 2 and 20 minutes on Task 1
25 minutes on Task 1 and 35 minutes on Task 2
What is the minimum word count for Task 1?
150 words
120 words
200 words
180 words
What is the minimum word count for Task 2?
250 words
200 words
300 words
280 words
Which task carries more weight in your overall Writing band score?
Both tasks are weighted equally
Task 1
It depends on your performance
Task 2
What should you do first when approaching Task 1?
Analyze the visual(s) and identify key trends
Write the conclusion
Start writing immediately
Count the exact data points
How many minutes should you spend planning Task 2?
1-2 minutes
7-10 minutes
3-5 minutes
No planning time needed
What is the most effective structure for Task 1 reports?
Introduction-Overview-Body paragraphs-Concluding Sentence
Overview-Body paragraphs-Conclusion
Introduction-Body paragraphs-Conclusion
Body paragraphs-Overview-Conclusion
In Task 2 essays what should your introduction contain?
Background information about the topic
Your personal opinion only
Paraphrase the question and present your position
A summary of all your main points
How many body paragraphs should a Task 2 essay typically have?
4 body paragraphs
2 body paragraphs
3 body paragraphs
1 body paragraph
What should you avoid doing in Task 1?
Using specific data from the visual
Describing trends
Writing an overview
Giving your personal opinion
Which linking words are most appropriate for showing contrast in Task 2?
'Moreover' and 'Furthermore'
'On the other hand' and 'In comparison'
'Therefore' and 'Thus'
'Firstly' and 'Secondly'
What is the purpose of the overview in Task 1?
To introduce what the visual shows
To summarize the most significant trends or features
To list all the numbers shown
To give your opinion on the data
How should you approach Task 2 if you disagree with both sides of the argument?
Refuse to give an opinion
Present a balanced view but state which side you lean towards
Only discuss one side
Create a completely new argument
What should you do if you run out of time during the Writing test?
Spend extra time checking grammar
Leave Task 1 incomplete
Prioritize completing both tasks over perfecting just one
Focus only on finishing Task 2
Which verb tenses are most commonly used in Task 1 when describing past data?
Past simple and past perfect
Present simple and present continuous
Future simple and future perfect
Past simple and present perfect
What type of language should dominate your Task 2 essay?
Personal anecdotes
Formal academic language
Technical jargon
Conversational informal language
