Test WRITING
SAMPLE A
This report describes the movements of the balance of trade between 1991 and 2001 , for a particular country, concerning manufacturing and agriculture.
Manufacturing:
Imports increased constantly during this period. The figure shows a rise of $ 4 bn within the whole period and no fluctuations are to be remarked.
Exports rose from nearly $ 3 bn in 1991 to approximately $7 bn in 2001 , suffering minor fluctuations all the way through. In general, the balance of trade remained slightly positive through the period considered.
Agriculture:
Imports increased slightly, ending the period around $1 bn over their starting level. They suffered a temporary fall between 1992 and 1994 , followed by a steady recovery. After peaking at around $2.5 bn in 1999, imports fell slightly to their final value.
Exports figure shows the same performance although at level $4bn higher than imports.
Consequently, the balance of trade remained markedly positive throughout the period.
Band 4
All content points are included. There is a relatively natural use of language and a good range of structure, despite some inaccuracy. There is also evidence of a wide range of vocabulary and the report is well organized.
Sample B
Introduction:
The aim of this report is to describe the imports an exports of the Manufacturing and Agricultural sectors in the years 1991-2001 in European contry's
Manufacturing Imports
In the first year (1991) the imports were just above $2 bn, at the end of 2001, the imports were almost on the $ 6 bn.
Manufacturing Exports
In 1991 were just below the $ 3
TEST 1
PART1
1 THREE DAYS
2 CLOBAL CONFERENCES PLC
TOMORROW'S SOFTWARE
PERMIT
LARGE CORPORATIONS
LOGIC SOLUTIONS
INTELLIGENT CHANGE
IT ANALYST
CUSTOMER DRIVEN ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURES
FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION
CASE STUDIES
PART
F C D B E A B F C D
PART3
C A B C B C B A