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| Part 1 | Everyday conversation between two speakers (booking, enquiry) — mostly form/note completion. |
| Part 2 | One speaker on an everyday topic (a tour, a facility) — maps, plans, multiple choice. |
| Part 3 | Up to four speakers in an academic discussion (students + tutor) — matching, MCQ. |
| Part 4 | Academic monologue (mini-lecture) — sentence/note completion, no break mid-part. |
Read this Part-1 style snippet, then fill the three gaps. (Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.)
"The Silver membership is 4,500 rupees a month and that includes the pool. Weekday classes start at 7 a.m. To register, bring one passport photo and a copy of your CNIC — your membership card is ready within two working days."
1. Monthly fee: Rs ______ 2. Weekday classes begin at: ______ 3. Documents needed: passport photo + copy of ______
| Passages | 3 academic texts (journals, magazines, books), 700–950 words each, increasing difficulty. |
| Questions | 13–14 per passage: MCQ, True/False/Not Given, Yes/No/Not Given, matching headings/information, sentence & summary completion. |
| Timing | 60 minutes total, no extra transfer time — budget 17 + 20 + 23 minutes. |
The Karakoram Highway, completed in 1979 but opened to the public only in 1986, connects Pakistan with China's Xinjiang region across the 4,714-metre Khunjerab Pass, one of the highest paved border crossings in the world. Around 810 Pakistani and 200 Chinese workers lost their lives during its two-decade construction, most in landslides and falls. Often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World", the highway now carries tourists to Hunza's orchards and the glaciers of Passu.
1. The highway was open to the public as soon as it was completed.
2. More Pakistani than Chinese workers died during construction.
3. The Khunjerab Pass is closed in winter.
| Task 1 | Describe a chart, table, map or process in 150+ words — recommended 20 minutes. Worth 1/3 of the writing score. |
| Task 2 | Discursive essay of 250+ words — recommended 40 minutes. Worth 2/3 of the score. |
| Marking | Four equal criteria: Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range & Accuracy. |
Question: Some people think all university students should pay tuition fees, while others believe higher education should be free for everyone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. (Write at least 250 words.)
It is sometimes argued that students should bear the cost of their university education, while others contend that degrees should be funded entirely by the state. While charging fees can make universities better resourced, I believe that free higher education ultimately serves society best.
Those who support tuition fees point out that a degree confers a substantial private benefit: graduates typically earn considerably more over their lifetimes than non-graduates, so it seems reasonable that they contribute to the cost of acquiring that advantage. Fees also inject income directly into universities, allowing them to modernise laboratories, attract talented lecturers and expand student services without waiting for government budgets. In England, for instance, the introduction of fees coincided with record investment in campus facilities.
On the other hand, tuition fees inevitably deter capable students from low-income families, however generous loan schemes may appear. When bright school-leavers in countries such as Pakistan abandon their studies because of cost, the economy loses future doctors, engineers and teachers — a loss that dwarfs the savings made by the treasury. Moreover, nations that abolished fees, such as Germany, continue to produce world-class graduates, which suggests that quality depends on how universities are managed rather than on who pays.
In my view, the wider social returns of an educated population — higher productivity, better public health and stronger civic participation — justify treating higher education as a public investment rather than a private purchase. Governments should therefore fund tuition through progressive taxation, while asking graduates who later earn unusually high salaries to repay a modest share.
| Part 1 | 4–5 minutes of questions about you: home, work, studies, hobbies. Two or three familiar topics. |
| Part 2 | Cue card: 1 minute to make notes, then speak alone for up to 2 minutes. |
| Part 3 | 4–5 minutes of abstract discussion linked to the Part 2 topic — this is where Band 7+ is won. |
Describe a teacher who has influenced you.
You should say:
• who this teacher is
• what subject they taught you
• how they helped you
and explain why you still remember this teacher.
Strategy (the 1-minute plan): pick a real person instantly — real memories generate detail. Note 5 keywords only, e.g. Miss Saima – maths – matric – stayed after class – confidence. Structure your 2 minutes as Past (who/when) → Story (one specific incident) → Present effect (what changed in you) → Feeling (why unforgettable).
A simplified view of what examiners actually reward in each criterion, Band 5 to Band 9. Find your current band, then study the row above it.
| Band | Task Response | Coherence & Cohesion | Lexical Resource | Grammatical Range & Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fully addresses every part of the task; position fully developed with relevant, extended ideas. | Cohesion is invisible — paragraphing and flow feel effortless. | Wide, precise, natural vocabulary; rare slips only. | Full range of structures used with complete flexibility; errors are rare slips. |
| 8 | Covers the task well; ideas relevant and well supported, occasional under-development. | Information sequenced skilfully; paragraphing well managed. | Skilful use of uncommon items; occasional inaccuracy in word choice. | Wide range; most sentences error-free; only occasional mistakes. |
| 7 | Addresses all parts; clear position throughout; ideas extended but may over-generalise. | Logical progression; linkers used well, though sometimes over- or under-used. | Some flexibility and less common vocabulary; some errors in style or collocation. | Variety of complex sentences; frequent error-free sentences; good control. |
| 6 | Addresses the task, but some parts are covered more fully than others; conclusions may be unclear. | Coherent overall but linking is mechanical ("Firstly… Secondly…"); referencing sometimes faulty. | Adequate range for the task; some errors that do not impede communication. | Mix of simple and complex forms; errors occur but rarely block meaning. |
| 5 | Only partially addresses the task; ideas thin, under-developed or off-topic in places. | Some organisation, but linking is repetitive or inaccurate; paragraphing may be faulty. | Limited vocabulary; noticeable repetition; errors may cause strain for the reader. | Limited range; frequent errors; complex sentences attempted but often faulty. |
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