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Writing Quiz
How much do you know about the BEC Higher Writing
paper?
Are the following statements true or false?
- The Writing paper lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Part 1 is always a report based on some kind of graphic input.
- You must do Part 1 first.
- Part 1 carries twice as many points as Part 2.
- You must write about 120-140 words for Part 1.
- For Part 2 there is a choice of 3 task types - report, proposal
or correspondence.
- It's a good idea to spend 4-5 minutes planning what you are
going to write.
- You should make sure that you cover all bullet points.
- It is not necessary to use headings for the report or the proposal.
- You should have an introduction and a conclusion in a report
or a proposal.
- It is acceptable to use contractions (we've etc) for the report.
- Always try to copy as many words as possible from the rubric.
- Students should write at least 450 words for Part 2 tasks.
- Your target reader will determine the level of formality you
have to use.
- It is not a good idea to use the passive voice for reports
or proposals.
- The business correspondence is always a letter.
- You should always include addresses for the business correspondence.
- Students have to bring their own writing paper with them to
the exam centre.
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