Advanced Writing Sample Test

Sep 30, 2026

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Advanced Writing Sample Test question paper for an ESOL International Level 2 certificate. Candidates complete a 1 hour 30 minutes writing assessment with instructions covering candidate details, clear pen writing, and timing. Part 1 requires a 220–260 word essay based on notes from a radio discussion on how adults influence younger people’s behaviour. Part 2 offers three additional prompts: a proposal to preserve an unused building, an evaluation report of a three-week study and work programme, and a review of a holiday resort with improvement suggestions.

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Reading Time8 min

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Part 1

Essay on adults influencing younger people’s behaviour

Part 2

Proposal to preserve an old unused building

Report on a three-week study and work programme

Review of a holiday resort

Advanced 􀀍 Writing Sample Test Time 1 hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are not already there. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Answer the Part 1 question and one question from Part 2. Write your answers on the answer sheet. Write clearly in pen, not pencil. You may make alterations, but make sure your work is easy to read. You must complete the answer sheet within the time limit. At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Each question in this paper carries equal marks. * 500/2598/3 Copyright © UCLES 2021 Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220 – 260 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. 1 Your class has listened to a radio discussion about how adults can be a good influence on younger people. You have made the notes below: Ways adults can influence how younger people behave: 􀁸 giving rules 􀁸 setting an example 􀁸 offering advice Some opinions expressed in the discussion: “Sometimes it’s fun to break the rules!” “If you admire somebody, you try to behave like them.”“Young people don’t always listen.” Write an essay discussing two of the ways in your notes that adults can influence younger people’s behaviour. You should explain which way you think is more effective, giving reasons to support your opinion. You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible. Write an answer to one of the questions 2 – 4 in this part. Write your answer in 220 – 260 words inan appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. 2 There are plans to demolish an old and unused building in the town where you are a student. You feel that the building should be saved. You decide to write a proposal for the town council explaining why you think the building should be preserved, suggesting what could be done to modernise it and saying how the building could benefit the local people. Write your proposal. 3 You have just finished a three-week study and work programme in an English-speaking country. You studied English language in the mornings and worked for a local company in the afternoons. The programme organiser has asked you to write a report about your experience. In your report, you should evaluate the programme, explaining which part of the programme was more useful, and suggest changes you would recommend for next year’s programme. Write your report. 4 A travel website has asked you to write a review of a holiday resort you have been to, explaining what kinds of people the resort is likely to appeal to, and which aspects of the resort you would most recommend to other visitors. You should also suggest at least one way in which you feel theresort could be improved. Write your review.

FAQs

What writing time limit applies to this advanced writing test?

The test duration is 1 hour 30 minutes, and the answer sheet must be completed within that time limit.

What is required for Part 1?

Answer the Part 1 question with a 220–260 word essay discussing two ways adults can influence younger people’s behaviour and stating which way is more effective with reasons.

Which options are available in Part 2?

In Part 2, write one answer from these choices: a proposal to the town council to preserve an unused building, a report evaluating a three-week study/work programme, or a review of a holiday resort including who it appeals to, recommendations, and at least one improvement.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Bulrr