Topic outline

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  General

  
  

  Here you will find information and activities to help you prepare for the ISE I Reading & Writing test.

  
  

  If you are taking your Reading & Writing test on a computer, you will find information and activities to help you prepare here.
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  Test Overview

  Reading & Writing: 2 hours

  • 2 x Reading tasks 
  • 1 x Reading into Writing task
  • 1 x Writing task
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  Introduction to Reading & Writing test

  The video below gives an introduction to the ISE I Reading & Writing test. Watch this video before you do the self-study activities.

  
  

  
  
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  Interactive self-study activities

  The activities below will help you prepare for the ISE I Reading & Writing test. You can download or print the sample paper here to help you answer the questions.

  • Task 1 File
  • Task 2 File
  • Task 3 File
  • Task 4 File
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  Printable self-study activities

  You can print these activities to help you prepare for the ISE I Reading & Writing test. The answers to the questions are at the end of the document. You can download or print the sample paper here to help you answer the questions.
  

  • Printable Self-study activities – Reading & Writing Page
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  Reading & Writing exam format videos

  These videos show the format of the Reading & Writing test, together with ideas to help you prepare.
  

  • Reading & Writing exam format videos Lesson
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  Guide for candidates

  • Writing Genres Page
  • Reading Tips Page
  • Writing Tips Page
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  Try the whole exam for yourself

  In this section you will find printable sample papers (with answer keys) for you to practice.
  

  • Practice Papers Page
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  Completed and marked writing tasks

  Trinity College London has put together some samples of completed writing tasks. The document also includes the marks and the rationale for these responses. Click here to download the document.