ADVANCED Cambridge practice test A
Paper 2: Writing
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer the Part 1 question and one question from Part 2.
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Each question in this paper carries equal marks.
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ADVANCED Cambridge practice test A
PART 1 PART 2
You must answer this question. Write your answer in Write an answer to one of the questions 2 – 4 in this
220 – 260 words in an appropriate style on a separate part. Write your answer in 220 – 260 words in an
sheet of paper. appropriate style on a separate sheet of paper.
1 You recently listened to a radio programme about 2 There are plans to turn an unused plot of land on
facilitating communication in the workplace. You the outskirts of town into a car racing track. You
have made the notes below: feel that the land should be used in other ways.
You decide to write a proposal for the town council
What are some ways to facilitate communication explaining why you think the land should be used
in the workplace? differently, suggesting what you think the land
should be used for and saying how proper use of
• establish fun, creative brainstorming areas the land can benefit the community.
• organise festive off-site events for employees
Write your proposal.
• schedule required weekly meetings for all staff
3 You work for a transport agency in a local
government office. Your boss has asked you to
Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
look into some weather-related problems people
‘I wouldn’t mind having a place to relax and come are having while they’re getting around town. You
up with new ways to achieve company goals with are to write a report on what these issues are, how
my colleagues.’ to address these issues and which issue is most
important to fix immediately.
‘I like my colleagues, but I prefer to spend time
with family and friends at weekends.’ Write your report.
‘I don’t like having to go to meetings, but we
4 You have been asked to write a review of various
might learn things from each other.’
arts facilities around town that might be of interest
to visitors, explaining what kind of art each
Write an essay discussing two of the ways which
facility presents and what you would personally
could facilitate communication in the workplace.
recommend to visitors. You should also suggest at
You should explain which idea is more
least one arts facility that you wish the city would
important for facilitating communication, giving
also provide.
reasons to support your opinion.
Write your review.
You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions
expressed by the presenter, but you should use your Marks (out of 20):
own words as far as possible.
Marks (out of 20):
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