MUET Writing Task 1 (40%)

Vocabulary
The following words and phrases will help you describe trends:
Nouns

a rise
an increase
a surge
a growth
a peak

Phrase
s

a fluctuation
a variation
a period of
stability
a plateau
a
a
a
a

Verbs

fall
decrease
decline
dip

to
to
to
to
to
to

rise
increase
surge
grow
peak
skyrocket

to fluctuate
to vary
to
to
to
to
to
to

fall
decrease
decline
dip
dive
plunge

Adverb
s

to show an upward trend

to show a downward trend
to hit the highest point
to hit the lowest point
to reach a peak
to show some fluctuation
to fluctuate wildly
to remain stable
to remain static
to remain unchanged
to stay constant
to reach a plateau
to level of
to flatten out
the highest
the lowest
the second highest
the third highest
compared to
compared with
relative to
sharply
suddenly
rapidly
abruptly
dramatically
significantly
steadily
considerably
markedly
slightly
gently
gradually
wildly

Adjective
s

sharp
sudden
rapid
abrupt
dramatic
steep
significant
steady
considerable
marked
slight
gentle
gradual

Positive

Cheap
Large
Good
Bad
Striking
Profitable
Cheaper
Larger
Better
Worse
More striking
More
profitable
Cheapest
Largest
Best
Worst
Most striking
Most
profitable

Compara
tive

Superlati
ve

Title
Introduction/Overvie
w
Overall trend

Body/ Development
Key Features
Analysis of
Synthesis of Data
(Numbers/ Trends/
Changes)

Conclusion

The chart/graph shows ____________

The chart/ graph show the changes in _____ from ______
(time frame; year to year; month to month)
The report highlights___
Increasing popularity/ decreasing popularity/ growing
dependency. Decreasing dependency on ____
The choice of ___ has changed/has not changed
drastically/significantly over _____ (time frame)
Employment levels fell ____
There was a significant fall in petrol price ___
Analyse to show a breakdown. Compare and contrast the
data.
Analyse the following:
a) Percentage
Increase
Decrease
Drop
Rise
b) Constant (No change)
c) Expert opinion
d) Statement given
Increase in ______
Decrease in _______
Higher preference in ______
Lower preference in _____
Statements and quotes given

Guidelines
Dos

A title needs to be written and underlined

Write a minimum of 3 paragraphs (Introduction, body and conclusion).

Understand what the axes or the percentage represent.

Understand what the important stages of the flowchart or diagram and the
order.

Focus on the key information or important trends.

Look for ways to compare data.

Use sequence expressions e.g: first of all, after that, at the same time,
next, finally

Think about tenses and time, particularly when comparing data.

Describe and report information.

Organize your information clearly. You will need an : (1) introduction (2)body
(3) conclusion

Read through what you have written.

Donts

Dont start writing immediately.

Do not copy the question or the instruction.
Dont repeat the same words in the chart in your essay.
Do not include information that is not on the graph, diagram or chart.
Dont give opinions.
Do not spend longer than 40 minutes on this task.

MUET Writing Task 2 (60%)

Do task 2 first, because it is worth more mark and easier.

Dont waste too much time on Task 1.
You must complete both tasks.
Avoid all informal ways of writing.
Relax before the test!
Dont write statements that are too general. Back up your statements with facts.
Have at least 5 paragraphs

Framework:
Paragraphs
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4

Paragraph 5

Details
Introduction and statement of your opinion
A Good Introduction is divided into 3 parts.
1. Current Situation/Commentary
2. Stand
3. Thesis Statement/Outline
Support opinion with facts
and details
2 or 3 well developed points
Paragraph Structure
Strong, consistent and clear
List opposing points
(PEE)
Explain your position
1. Points
Review your strong
2. Elaboration
arguments (Agree/ Disagree)
3. Example
Make conclusion clear and
concise
Government/ Society/
individual

Think also about:

1.
-

The short term, midterm, and long term effect

Example: Smoking
Short term = Bad breath/yellow teeth
Midterm = Afordability/waste of money
Long term = Health problems such as lung cancer

2.
-

Individual, society, and government

Example: Recycling
Individual = Practice the 3Rs (Reduce, reuse, recycle)
Society = Community collection/fund raising
Government = Hold recycling campaigns

Examples of HOOKS

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

ACADEMIC WRITING TEMPLATE

Title: _________________________________
INTRODUCTION

1ST POINT

2ND POINT

3RD POINT

CONCLUSION