MET TEST
MET Writing
The MET
Writing Test designed is to evaluate the ability to write in English. The test
is intended for English language learners who range in ability from the high
beginner to low advanced levels (CEFR levels A2–C1). In order to measure the
writing proficiency of individuals at these differing levels of ability, the
MET Writing Test requires test takers to produce written language at the
sentence level, the paragraph level, and to produce a short essay. The MET
Writing Test consists of two separate tasks:
Task 1
In Task 1,
the test taker is presented with three questions on a related theme. These
three questions require test takers to respond with a series of sentences that
connect ideas together. Task 1 is aimed at developing writers who can write
sentences but may struggle to produce more than a paragraph.
Task 2
In Task 2,
the test taker is presented with a single writing prompt. The task requires the
test taker to produce a short essay. Task 2 is aimed at more proficient writers
and evaluates the test taker’s ability to write an essay that consists of
several paragraphs.
The MET
Writing Test evaluates the ability to construct a sentence, a paragraph, and a
short essay in English. The two tasks take 45 minutes to complete.
The test
taker’s response to the two tasks are evaluated for several key writing skills;
for example, range of
vocabulary, connection of ideas, grammatical accuracy, and use of mechanics.
Types of questions
1.Personal experience or opinion
essay: write about personal experience or give your point of view
2.Imaginary situation: use
conditional sentences and structures
3.Argumentative or
discussion: talk about advantages and disadvantages
4.Comparison and contrast:
compare two things, writing about their similarities and differences.
Words: in the same way, on
the other hand, in contrast, likewise, compared to, similarly.
MET WRITING TASK
Sample writing task 1 and 2
TEST WITH COMMENTS
BOOKLET
http://www.hau.gr/resources/toolip/doc/2016/05/17/exam_4_met_2016_sb.pdf
1.2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Parents should buy for their children any books that the children choose to read.
WRITING TYPES OF QUESTIONS AND PROMPTS
1.AGREE OR DISAGREE SPEAKING STRUCTURE
I strongly agree/disagree that……………….
To begin with, …..
In addition,….
Therefore,….
Example:
Do you agree or disagree that a higher education means a better career? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
I strongly agree that a higher education means a better career. To begin with, with the advancement of technology and the advancement of the world itself, companies are becoming more complex. If they want their company to succeed, they will need to have intelligent, knowledgeable, and competent individuals working for them. In addition, having a higher education will give you an advantage over the other candidates applying for the same job.Therefore, these reasons are why I agree that a higher education means a better career. |
1.1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Snakes should never be kept as pets.
1.2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Parents should buy for their children any books that the children choose to read.
1.3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Students should spend more time learning outside of classrooms than within classrooms.
1.4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Movies that are longer than three hours should be made shorter by removing less important scenes.
1.5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Parents who do not regularly exercise should start in order to be good role models for their children.
2.1.6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer. It’s better to reward employees with gifts and job perks, such as gym memberships or English classes, than it is to simply pay more.
1.7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Parents should lead their children to watch TV.
2. PREFERENCE SPEAKING STRUCTURE
To me, I prefer ……..to/over……. for two main reasons.
The first reason is…..
The second reason is…
Therefore, these reasons are why I prefer to …..rather than….
Example:
Do you prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
To me, I prefer eating at restaurants over eating at food stands for two main reasons. The first reason is I grew up dinning in restaurants, so I am used to eating in them. Actually, I cannot remember the last time I ate at a food stand. Plus, eating in a nice building is much more comfortable compared to eating outside. The second reason is there is a better food selection. I can have more choices and my food is cooked better, because they have a proper cooking system. Therefore, these reasons are why I prefer to eat at a restaurant rather than at a food stand. |
2.1. Physical exercise should be a required part of every school day or students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. What do you prefer? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.2. Do you prefer a new research center at your university to be a center for business research or a center for research in agriculture (farming)? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.3. Do you prefer high schools require students to wear school uniforms or high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.4. Do you prefer items made by hand or items made by machine? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.5. Do you prefer friends who are different from you or friends who are similar to you? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.6. Do you prefer change or your life to stay the same? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.7. Do you prefer to learn by doing things or learn by reading about things? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.8. Do you prefer to go out on weekends or stay home? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.9. Do you prefer using public transportation or driving? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.10. Do you prefer winter or summer? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
2.11. Do you prefer to attend classes face-to-face or virtual classes? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
3. IF/IMAGINARY SPEAKING STRUCTURE
If I ………, I would……..
The first reason is……
The second reason is…….
So for these reasons, if …….., I would….
Example:
If you had a small amount of money, would you spend it right away or save it? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
If I had a small amount of money, I would save it. The first reason is I grew up in a family that prided themselves on having money in the bank, so it is easy for me to save money. The second reason is if there was an emergency and you would need some money. If you saved it, you would be ok. However, if you did not save it, you could be in trouble. In addition, it is more important to save money and pay off your debts, rather than waste your money on something useless. So for these two reasons, I wouldsave a small amount of money. |
3.1. If you had a chance to change your society for the better, what would you change and why? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
3.2. If you had to eliminate any custom from your country, which one would you eliminate and why? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
3.3. If your friend broke a leg, how would you help him/her at University? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
3.4. If you had much money, how would you spend it? Use details and examples to support your explanation
3.5. If your friends from other country are going to visit your country, where would you take them? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
3.6. If you won the possibility to visit Europe, which country would you visit first and why? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
3.7. If you were given an empty piece of land, would you rather use it or sell it? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
3.8. If you could visit any place in the world for just 24 hours, where would you choose to go and why? Use details and examples to support your explanation.
4. DESCRIPTION OR EXPLANATION SPEAKING STRUCTURE
In my opinion, ……..
First of all,……
Furthermore,…..
Therefore, I strongly/firmly believe that……
Example:
Should schools have teams for sports that might carry a risk of serious physical injury? Explain your answer.
In my opinion, schools should still allow sports that carry that risk despite the risk of serious physical injury. First of all, it is not the responsibility of schools to completely eliminate all risk from the lives of students. Otherwise, they would have to abolish any science labs that used chemicals or sharp objects because they pose a potential threat to safety. Furthermore, students and their families should be allowed to make personal decisions about what kind of activities they are participating in despite risk as long as they are not simultaneously endangering unknowing bystanders. Therefore, I firmly believe that schools should allow students to make decisions about what sports they will play, even when those sports contain some serious risks. |
4.1. Should attendance to class in university be required or should it be optional? Explain your answer.
4.2. Do you think the internet provides people with a lot of information or do you think access to so much information creates problems? Explain your answer.
4. 3. Should students attend gym classes in school to improve their health and fitness or should schools only focus on academic subjects? Explain your answer.
4.4. When traveling, should you travel with other people or should you travel on your own? Explain your answer.
4.5. Should you live in an urban area or should you live in a rural area? Explain your answer.
4.6. Should you save the money you earn for future expenses or should you spend it now on things you enjoy? Explain your answer.
4.7. Should students spend more time in math and science classes or should they focus on humanities and social science classes? Explain your answer.
5. ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE SPEAKING STRUCTURE
I believe that is beneficial to………, but there can also be some disadvantages.
First,…
However, I believe there are disadvantages as well,…….
So, I believe that there are advantages and disadvantages to…..
Example:
Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
I believe that it is beneficial to evaluate professors at the end of the semester, but there can also be some disadvantages. First, since superior staff can’t sit it on every class, they should take input from the students on how the class went. Students are likely to be honest in their reviews, so the professor can also learn from their mistakes. However, I believe that there are disadvantages as well. If a student knows that they will receive a failing grade, they may be dishonest in their review just to spite the professor. They may say that the professor wasn’t fair, even if that isn’t true. This can be hurtful to the professor and detrimental to their career. So, I believe that there are advantages and disadvantages to asking students to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester. |
5.1. The school is planning to change the cafeteria’s menu with aims of offering healthier, low-calorie foods. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
5.2. The school is planning to build a coffee shop in the campus library. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
5.3. Your university is planning to allow students to watch TV in their dormitories. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
5.4. Your university is planning to reduce the number of inter-nucleus buses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
5.5. Your university is planning to build a new swimming pool. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
5.6. Your university is planning to charge parking for cars and motorcycles. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
5.7. Your university is planning to extend the academic semester to six months. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
5.8. Your university is planning to open the library 24 hours during all the semester. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
5.9. Your university is planning to eliminate midterm exams and leave just a final exam.What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
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