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Practice Test 2 — Writing

Task 1 · 20 minutes   Task 2 · 40 minutes

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Writing Task 1 · 150+ words

The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

You should write at least 150 words.

Weather information from satellite, radar and drifting buoy is analysed, prepared on a computer and broadcast on television, radio and recorded announcement.Incoming informationAnalysis & forecastingPreparing the broadcastBroadcastSatelliteRadarDrifting buoySatellite photoRadar screenSynoptic chartComputerTV newsreaderRadioRecorded announcement
On small screens, scroll the diagram horizontally.

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Writing Task 2 · 250+ words

Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic:

Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves?

You should write at least 250 words. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

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