Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Discursive Composition
Content
Should include a discussion of the statement and give reasons why, and
discuss some solutions to the problem.
Range Language of opinion, argument ('One reason for the change
may be due to ....') comparison ('Compared to 20 years ago, the situation now....')
and suggestion. Vocabulary relating to health and fitness (exercise, diet, fit/unfit,
lifestyle, lazy).
Organisation The composition should be divided into paragraphs (no more than three). The
country being written about should be mentioned in the first paragraph.
Register
Semi-formal.
Target
reader The teacher would be informed about your viewpoint.
Language accuracy
Should not contain major errors that lead to misunderstandings or that irritate
the reader.