Writing+Diagnostic+Pre-Test 

listen [|here] This section tests your ability to communicate in writing in an academic environment. There are two writing tasks.  In the first writing task, you will read a passage and listen to a lecture. Then you will answer a question using information from the passage and the lecture. In the second task, you will answer a question using your own background knowledge.  **Integrated Writing Directions**  For this task, you will read a passage about an academic topic. You have 3 minutes to read the passage, and then the passage will disappear. Then you will hear a lecture about the same topic. You can take notes while you read and listen. You will then write an answer to a question about the relationship between the reading passage and the lecture. Try to use information from the passage and the lecture to answer the question. You will not be asked for your personal opinion. You can see the reading passage again when you are ready to write. You can use your notes to help you.  You have 20 minutes to write your response. A successful answer will usually be around 150 to 225 words. Try to show that you can write well and give complete, accurate information. Remember that you can see the passage again when you write your response. As soon as the reading time ends, the lecture will begin.  **Independent Writing Directions** In this task, you will write an essay that states, explains, and supports your opinion about an issue. You have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. A successful essay will usually be at least 300 words. Try to show that you can write well by developing your ideas, organizing your essay, and using language accurately to express your ideas.