The writing test lasts for 60 minutes. The test requires the candidates to complete two separate tasks. Candidates have to complete task 1 in 20 minutes and task 2 in 40 minutes. Task 1 requires candidates to describe vidual information. The essay in task 2 requires candidates to evaluate a problem, provide a solution, compare and contrast ideas or challenge an argument. The first assessment criterion for Task 1 is called task achievement. Your score in Task achievement depends on whether you fully answer the question and whether you write 150v words. The first criterion for Task 2 is called Task response. Your score in task response is determined by whether you address all of the points in the question, whether you present a balanced argument, support your ideas with examples and reasons, whether your ideas are relevant, and whether your write 250 words.