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KET Reading and Writing Part 9

Task Description

In this task, candidates have to write a short message, note or postcard of 25-35 words.

What kind of question do candidates have to answer?

The question will either be in the form of a short input text or instructions consisting of a list of points to prompt a written response. The candidate has three messages to communicate.

How many marks is it worth?

The task is marked out of 5.

Understanding the Task

To understand better how students need to approach this task, it may help you to look at these two sample Part 9s from KET Reading and Writing papers.

Sample Part 9 Task 1 (PDF)
Sample Part 9 Task 2 (PDF)
Sample Answers

Things to Consider
Think about how you approached the task and then discuss the following questions.

1. Who is the candidate writing to?
   
   
2. Why are they writing?
   
   
3. How many pieces of information must be included?
   
   
4. Are the beginning and endings of the letter important?
   
   
5. How much do they have to write?