Writing
The writing section asks for a short, controlled text rather than a long essay. Typical tasks: answer a question in one or two English sentences, complete a short reply inside a dialogue, or write a conditional composition (条件英作文) of a set length - often two to four sentences - that must include given content and sometimes a specified word or structure. Marks come from meeting every condition, communicating meaning clearly, and using correct basic grammar.
How to answer
- Underline each condition: number of sentences, word range, words that must be used, and the content points.
- Plan two or three short sentences: answer or opinion first, then a reason or detail.
- Use a connector you control: because, so, but, for example, also.
- Keep to grammar you know. A simple correct sentence scores better than an ambitious broken one.
- Count the words after writing; falling under the limit loses marks even when the English is perfect.
Worked example
Task: "Write two sentences about what you want to do in high school. Use the word because and write 20 to 30 words." Model: "I want to join the tennis club because I enjoy playing with my friends. I also want to study English hard." Reasoning: two sentences ✓; because used ✓; content is about high school life ✓; 27 words, inside the range ✓; grammar is simple and correct. A weaker answer - "I want to join tennis club. Because it is fun." - breaks the sentence rule and leaves because as a fragment.
Traps
- Missing one condition (no because, one sentence instead of two) - the most frequent loss.
- Copying the Japanese prompt into English word by word.
- Changing tense halfway: "I want to join... and I enjoyed..."
- Running far over the limit, which adds errors without adding marks.
- Leaving blanks: a short, simple attempt usually earns partial credit.