WRITING TASK 1: You should spend 25 minutes on this task. Write at least 120 words.

The following table compares two cities in Europe. Write a 3 – 4 paragraph report about the similarities and

differences shown in the table.

Location The United Kingdom FranceArea 1, 570 square km 105 square kmClimate Temperate TemperateTotal Population 7.8 million 2.2 millionLanguage English FrenchMain industries Finance Manufacturing, TourismFamous Buildings Big Ben, The Gherkin The Eiffel Tower, Notre

Dame CathedralMetro system Yes Yes

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ParisLondon

English 2 Timed Practice ExaminationExam Time: 80 minutes

There are two writing tasks in this exam.

At the end of the exam, all exam materials must be given to the proctor.

Writing Task 2:

You should spend about 55 minutes on this task. Choose one of the topics and write an essay about it. Write at least 200 words including an introduction, followed by a minimum of two body paragraphs and a conclusion.

Topic 1

In some countries, the government pays for students to attend university. However, some people disagree with this policy.

Do you agree or disagree?

OR

Topic 2

In some countries, the government pays for students to attend university.

Discuss two effects of free university education.

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your arguments with examples and appropriate evidence.

You can make notes in the space below.

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