ZIM Academy
Pre-Test course - Writing actual tests
February, 2024
Actual test 1
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Actual test 2
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Actual test 3
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Actual test 4
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Actual test 5
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Actual test 6
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Actual test 1
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below shows how recycled paper is made.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In many parts of the world, some famous people are considered ‘role models', and
they are having an increasing influence on the young.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.
Write at least 250 words
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Actual test 2
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries in 2003
and 2006 and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
It is a natural process that animal species such as dinosaurs become extinct. There
is no reason for people to prevent this from happening.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.
Write at least 250 words
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Actual test 3
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in
employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
It is a natural process that animal species such as dinosaurs become extinct. There
is no reason for people to prevent this from happening.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.
Write at least 250 words
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Actual test 4
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between
1981 and 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In some countries, students live with their family while studying at a university. In
other countries, students attend university in another city.
Do you think the advantages of living away from family home while attending
university outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.
Write at least 250 words
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Actual test 5
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below shows a simple system that turn dirty water into clean water.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
The use of mobile phones is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain
places so mobile phones should be banned like smoking.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.
Write at least 250 words
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Actual test 6
Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in
Australia.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people suggest that
the solution to this problem is to increase the price of fattening foods.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.
Write at least 250 words
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