FST - Writing Test 1

TESOL Training Center (TTC)
Name: Family Name: Class: FST Test: Writing Section

Writing Task 1 - Integrated Question
Directions: For this task, you will read a passage and listen to a lecture about an academic topic.
You have 3 minutes to read. You may begin reading now.
In an effort to encourage ecologically sustainable forestry practices, an international
organization started issuing certifications to wood companies that meet high ecological standards
by conserving resources and recycling materials. Companies that receive this certification can
attract customers by advertising their products as “Eco certified.” Around the world, many wood
companies have adopted new, ecologically friendly practices in order to receive Eco certification.
However, it is unlikely that wood companies in the United States will do the same, for several
reasons.
First, American consumers are exposed to so much advertising that they would not value or
even pay attention to the Eco certification label. Because so many mediocre products are labeled
“new” or “improved,” American consumers do not place much trust in advertising claims in
general.
Second, Eco certified wood will be more expensive than uncertified wood because in order
to earn Eco certification, a wood company must pay to have its business examined by a
certification agency. This additional cost gets passed on to consumers. American consumers tend
to be strongly motivated by price, and therefore they are likely to choose cheaper uncertified
wood products. Accordingly, American wood companies will prefer to keep their prices low
rather than obtain Eco certification.
Third, although some people claim that it always makes good business sense for American
companies to keep up with the developments in the rest of the world, this argument is not
convincing. Pursuing certification would make sense for American wood companies only if they
marketed most of their products abroad. But that is not the case—American wood businesses sell
most of their products in the United States, catering to a very large customer base that is satisfied
with the merchandise.
Now listen to part of a lecture on the same topic you just read about.
Take notes HERE…
Writing Task 2: Writing for an Academic Discussion
Your professor is teaching a class on education. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.
In your response, you should
• express and support your personal opinion
• make a contribution to the discussion in your own words
An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Professor Smith
In class today, we are going to talk about grading students. Before you come to class, I want you to
think about whether grades are beneficial. On one hand, they provide a way to measure students’
progress. On the other hand, some argue that grades are too focused on performance and don’t provide
an accurate picture of a student’s overall academic abilities. If you had to choose, would you say that students
should be given grades or not? Why?
I think that students should not be given grades. Grades create a needlessly
competitive environment and can make students feel like they are only valued for their
academic performance. When students feel that grades are the most important thing,
they get discouraged. Instead of giving specific grades, teachers should provide personal
feedback that helps students understand what they need to improve and how they can
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do so. I think that approach leads to more academic success.
I believe that grades are the only way for students to understand how well they are
doing and the only way to motivate them to work harder. Without grades, there would be
no way to measure their progress or to identify areas where they need to improve.
Moreover, grades prepare students for the real world where they will be judged based on
their performance. The only way for adults to advance in their careers is to consistently
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perform well, and grading children prepares them for that.
Type your response HERE…
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After you listen to the passage, answer the question.
Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how
they cast doubt on the specific points made in the reading passage.
You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response.

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Name: Family Name: Class: FST Test: Writing Section

An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response.

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