This is a sample of a writing prompt for you to use as practice for the English Composition Test.
Directions
You will have 5 minutes to plan and 30 minutes to write your composition on one of the topics below. The most important thing is the number of ideas that you can develop and express in accurate, easily understandable English sentences. Do not plan to use your time to revise and rewrite your composition in order to turn in a neat paper without any corrections. If you make a mistake or if you change your mind about a word or a group of words, do not waste your time erasing. Cross out the part you want to change and continue writing.
Please hand in this sheet with your composition when you have finish
Choose oneof the following topics:
- What qualities do you regard as important in a person you would choose as a friend? Why are they important to you?
- What do you think your life will be like ten years from today? What do you think your personal life and career will be like at that time, and how will you, and your world, have changed? Do you think you will be happy?
- Advertising for tobacco and/or alcohol are not allowed on radio and television in some countries. Are these restrictions good or bad? Should these limits be the law in every country?