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The General Training Writing Module takes 60 minutes. There are two tasks to complete. It is suggested that about 20 minutes is spent on Task 1 Which requires candidates to write at least 150 words. Intask 1 candidates are asded to respond to a given problem with a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. Depending on the task suggested, candidates are assessed on their ability to: Engage in personal correspondence elicit and provide general factual information express needs, wants, likes and dislikes express opinions In Task 2 candidates are presented with a point of view or argument or problem. Candidates are assed on their ability to: provide general factual information outline a problem and present a solution present and posssibly justify an opinion, assessment or hypothesis present and possibly evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence and argument The topics are of general interest and it makes no difference what subjects candidates study. Suitcable topic areas are: travel accommodation current affairs shops and services | 
