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In the 45-minute MET Writing section, spend about 15 minutes on Task 1 (three short answers, ~110–180 words total) and 30 minutes on Task 2 (multi-paragraph essay, 250+ words).
Task 1 · Three related short questions
A practical MET Task 1 structure
Task 1 gives you three connected questions on a single everyday topic. Write 2–4 connected sentences for each question so each answer stands on its own.
- 01Question 1 (Experience / habit — ~35–55 words): State what you usually do or a specific recent example, when or with whom it happens, and one concrete detail.
- 02Question 2 (Preference / opinion — ~35–55 words): Answer the question directly in your first sentence, give one clear reason, and support it with a brief personal example.
- 03Question 3 (Broader view / elaboration — ~40–65 words): State your position on the wider topic, explain one main reason and its practical effect, and finish with a short concluding sentence.
Question 1 · Personal experience
“Whenever I have a free Saturday morning, I usually [specific habit or activity] at [place].”
Add who is involved and one specific detail so the paragraph reads like a real experience rather than a list.
Question 2 · Preference or choice
“Between the two options, I much prefer [choice] because it allows me to [practical benefit].”
Follow with a brief example from your routine or studies to show why that benefit matters to you.
Question 3 · Broader opinion
“In my view, [wider trend or policy] has a mostly positive effect on [group] because [core reason].”
Explain the cause-and-effect chain in two sentences and close without repeating your opening words.
Task 2 · Multi-paragraph essay (250+ words)
A four-paragraph blueprint for your essay
Take a clear position in your introduction and develop two focused body paragraphs with concrete examples before closing.
Original practice prompt: Many organisations now allow office staff to split their week between home and the workplace. Do the advantages of hybrid work outweigh the disadvantages? Support your position with specific reasons and examples.
1. Introduction (40–55 words)
Paraphrase the background situation in one sentence and state a clear thesis that answers the prompt directly.
2. Body paragraph 1 (80–100 words)
Open with your strongest reason, explain the mechanism, and give a specific, realistic example (workplace, university, or city life).
3. Body paragraph 2 (80–100 words)
Present a second distinct reason or address the opposing view (“While some argue that…, in practice…”) and show why your position still holds.
4. Conclusion (35–45 words)
Restate your main position in fresh words and summarize the two key reasons without introducing a new topic.
Original sample answers
Compare a developing paragraph with a B2–C1 body paragraph
Both examples respond to the same original prompt. The labels describe writing features for learning only; they are not official MET ratings or promises of a score.
Developing response (B1 range)
Many companies now let employees work from home. I think hybrid work is better than working in the office every day. First, commuting takes a lot of time and money. When I work from home, I save an hour on the bus. Second, some tasks need quiet focus, and an open office is noisy. However, meeting colleagues in person once or twice a week is still useful for new projects. Therefore, a mix of home and office days is the best solution.
Clear position and relevant points, but the paragraphs are short (under the 250-word target for Task 2) and the examples could be developed further.
More developed response (B2–C1 range)
For roles that rely primarily on digital tools, a structured hybrid schedule is more effective than requiring staff to commute five days a week. The strongest reason is focused productivity: tasks such as drafting reports, analysing data, or reviewing code benefit from uninterrupted quiet that open-plan offices rarely provide. At the same time, eliminating two or three weekly commutes returns several hours to employees, reducing fatigue and making it easier to balance family responsibilities. Critics sometimes worry that remote days weaken collaboration, yet teams can solve this by reserving in-office days specifically for mentoring, project kick-offs, and problem-solving workshops rather than silent individual desk work. By matching the location to the type of work, organisations keep both output and morale high.
Develops clear topic sentences, concrete workplace examples, and a counter-argument with a specific solution. This is an original learning illustration, not an official MET score.
What is MET Writing Task 1?
MET Writing Task 1 asks you to write short paragraph responses to three related questions on the same theme — moving from personal experience or habits to a preference and then a broader opinion.
What is MET Writing Task 2?
MET Writing Task 2 is a multi-paragraph argumentative or opinion essay. You should write at least 250 words (typically 250–350 words in about 30 minutes of the 45-minute Writing section) with a clear thesis, developed examples, and a conclusion.
Should I memorize an MET writing template?
Use a flexible paragraph structure as a planning aid, not a memorized script. Official MET raters score Grammatical Accuracy, Vocabulary, Mechanics, Cohesion & Organization, and Task Completion (each 0–4); canned sentences that do not fit the prompt lower Task Completion and Cohesion.
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