Instructions
For this item type you need to write a 200-300 word argumentative essay in response to a prompt.
You have 20 minutes to write your essay.
The Word Count at the bottom of the screen counts the number of words you write. Make sure to write a minimum of 200 words, but no more than 300 words.
There are also cut, copy and paste buttons which you may choose to use while constructing your response.
Cut: Select text from your answer that you wish to remove and left-click “Cut”.
Copy: Select text from your answer that you wish to copy and left-click “Copy”.
Paste: Place the cursor where you wish to paste the cut/copied text and left-click “Paste”.
1. You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organize your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200-300 words.
Volunteers constitute about 70 percent of the Disaster management workforce. It has become increasingly difficult to respond to thousands of disasters such as fire, hurricanes, and tornadoes which occur every year as a result of inadequate manpower.
Do you think Disaster Preparedness workshops at schools and workplaces can help to improve volunteer recruitment?
2. You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organize your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200-300 words.
Urban sprawl is the outward spread of development from urban centers into rural areas. It negatively affects the ecosystem and community.
Do you think that the spread of urban development can be checked through education or does government need to intervene?