Writing Comprehension Test

For 9^th Form Students

 Directions:

         In this test you will select from three writing tasks.  Choose the one that you feel you are most capable to write about.  You will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided.  When you are finished close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.

       Writing Comprehension Test for 9^th Form Students

1. The Chinese proverb says,   "  When you follow someone who is good, you learn to be good; when you follow a tiger, you learn to bite.”  How do you understand this proverb? Do you agree with it? Who are your leaders? Are your parents your role models? Is there a leader in your class? What example does he/she set? What features of character should you possess not to ‘ follow a tiger’ ?

2. 16 September 2009 was the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. In your opinion, why was this day introduced? What environmental problems does the mankind face? Why? What can common people do to preserve the world around us? How can you make you school       ‘ greener’?

3. Imagine you are   writing a travel guidebook for foreigners who want to travel around Ukraine.  What facts will you write about in the guidebook to persuade the tourists that Ukraine is worth visiting.  What places of interest will you include? Mention some tips on travelling   in Ukraine. What season will you advise the tourists to visit Ukraine in? Why? Make suggestions about possible places to stay at during their travel.

Writing Comprehension Test

For 10^th Form Students

 Directions:

         In this test you will select from three writing tasks.  Choose the one that you feel you are most capable to write about.  You will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided.  When you are finished close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.

               Writing Comprehension Test for 10^h Form Students

  1.        History is more difficult area of study than most people imagine.

Do you think so? What way can we learn about the past?

     History teaches children not just facts, but a range of skills. What skills does it teach you? How can the Internet and computers be used to preserve the past? Why do schools and colleges need to emphasize history?

 2.      Technology is changing the way people live. It saves us more and

       more   time.  Which of the technologies can help people and which can

      make life more difficult?

         Do you   agree with a recent survey which has shown that people of

      all  ages are losing the ability to perform basic  practical skills? What

      traditional practical skills are people currently losing? Which

      technologies might make people lazy?

         Which technologies do find annoying and which impressive?

3. Nearly every nation in the world has its flag, anthem, and emblem.

     What purpose do these national symbols serve? Do you identify with

     any national symbols? What are the advantages and disadvantages of

     having national symbols?

Writing Comprehension Test

For 11^th Form Students

 Directions:

         In this test you will select from three writing tasks.  Choose the one that you feel you are most capable to write about.  You will then begin writing your essay on the pages provided.  When you are finished close your papers, lay down your pen and wait for us to collect your test materials.

 Writing Comprehension Test for 11^th   Form Students

1. Teenagers do all want close relationships with their parents. However many teenagers’ talks with their parents end up with huge rows.

    How often do you argue with your parents? What sort of things  do you usually argue about?

    What are the characteristics of young people who are in their teens? How do these features influence your relationships with your parents and adults in general?

    What parenting style should be to make a teenager feel comfortable in this world? What advice would you give to teenagers to help them get on with what is a natural phase of life?

  2. Albert Einstein once wrote, "  Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”

     How do you understand these words? Explain. Do you agree with the quote?

     Do you know any famous people who are not men of value?

     Do young people of your age mould their characters in such a way so that to be men of value?

      What goals do you set for yourself?

3. Imagine you are in possession of a time machine that allows you to travel only back in time. What period of history would you travel to? What would you do there?

     What can be learned from the travel journey?

    Which two of modern gadgets or inventions that you can take with you on the journey wil be most helpful to you? Why?