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Level 2: Mid-Course Test A Writing Test Version 2

Part 1 Choose the answer A, B, C or D that best completes each space in the text. Many people now travel the world on business and (1) .... need to be able to use a computer (2) .... all times. There are several reasons for this. (3) .... , it is important that they can write and answer important emails when they are away from (4) .... offices. Secondly, having a laptop means that people don’t waste time when they are travelling, as they can work when they are (5) .... a plane or train, (6) .... . Lastly, a laptop (7) .... busy business people (8) .... . They can listen to music or even watch their favourite film (9) .... they are hundreds of kilometres (10) .... home!

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Level 2: Mid-Course Test A Writing Test Version 2 1. A. we B. they C. he D. you 2. A. on B. in C. with D. at 3. A. Once B. At first C. Firstly D. One 4. A. they B. their C. them D. his 5. A. at B. by C. on D. with 6. A. for example B. such as C. by example D. like

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Level 2: Mid-Course Test A Writing Test Version 2 7. A. can also help B. also can help C. too helps D. can too help 8. A. for relax B. relaxing C. to relax D. for to relax 9. A. where B. which C. while D. who 10. A. to B. by C. away D. from

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Level 2: Mid-Course Test A Writing Test Version 2

Part 2 Describe the graph and the information about periods of global recession below. Write 100– 120 words. Use the information below to explain differences in the graph. • The number of visitors • The strength of the Japanese yen • The impact of world economic problems

International tourism to Japan 10 9 8

Visitor numbers (millions)

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1970

1975

1980

1985

1990

1995

2000

2005

2010

Number of tourists (millions) Value of Japanese yen (compared with US$ and UK£)

Periods of global recession (world economic problems) Periods of global recession (world economic problems) occurred in the second half of 1980, the first half of 1985, the last quarter of 2005 and all of 2010. You can use this space to write a plan for Part 2 (this is not marked):

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Level 2: Mid-Course Test A Writing Test Version 2 You can use this space to write your answer to Part 2.

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Level 2: Mid-Course Test A Writing Test Version 2

Part 3 Write a short essay on the following topic. Write 150–200 words. Use the information below in your answer. You can also use your own ideas. Topic: English is an international language. Everybody needs to learn it nowadays. Include information about: • Where English is used as an international language • Advantages of everybody learning English • Disadvantages of everybody learning English You can use this space to write a plan for Part 3 (this is not marked):

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Level 2: Mid-Course Test A Writing Test Version 2 You can use this space to write your answer to Part 3.

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