SATURDAY TEST

Writing Task 1

Writing Task 2
Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things that we really do not need. Others say
that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives.

Which viewpoint do you agree with?

Listening
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 1

Reading
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 1
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Writing Task 1

Writing Task 2
Some people believe that everyone has a right to access the internet and governments should provide
this access for free. Other people believe that access to internet should not be free as it is not a right.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Listening
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 2

Reading
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 2
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Writing Task 1

Writing Task 2
Fashion trends are difficult to follow these days and it’s widely believed that they primarily exist just to
sell clothes. Some people believe that we shouldn’t follow them and that we should dress in what we
like and feel comfortable in.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Listening
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 3

Reading
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 3
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Writing Task 1

Writing Task 2
Some people believe that the good leaders are born, whereas others hold the opinion that the
leadership qualities could be obtained during the life. Who represents the good leader qualities indeed?

Listening
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 4

Reading
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 4
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Writing Task 1

Percentage of NZ Primary School Students Learning a

Second Language by Language learned; 2006-2014
35

30
French
Percentage of Students Learning

25

Spanish
20
Japanese
15
Chinese
10 Others

German
5

0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Writing Task 2
In some countries people are not taking care of their elderly relatives – instead trained professionals are
used to care for the elderly. Do you see this as a positive or a negative development?

Listening
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 1

Reading
Test Builder 2nd, New Edition – Test 1
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Writing Task 1

Writing Task 2
The increase in population may lead to global crisis. Some people say that it is necessary for economic
development of the world and society. This is causing problems not only for the poor in undeveloped
countries but also for industrialized and developing nations.

Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.

Listening
British Council Test 2

Reading
British Council Test 2