Every MET Writing practice prompt on PrepSettle in one place — all ten tests, each with its two tasks. The MET Writing section gives you two tasks in 45 minutes, and you manage your own time between them. Read the prompt, plan for three minutes, write, then practise the same task in our interactive runner for AI feedback.
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MET Writing Test 1
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about where you live:
- Where do you live? How long have you lived there?
- What do you like about your neighborhood?
- What would you change about your home or neighborhood if you could?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people believe that cities should invest more in public transportation systems, while others argue that money should be spent on building more roads for cars. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 10
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about learning:
- What is a new skill you have learned recently?
- How do you prefer to learn new things?
- What would you like to learn in the future?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people think that robots and artificial intelligence will create more problems than solutions. Others believe they will greatly improve human life. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 2
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about your free time:
- How do you usually spend your free time?
- What activities do you enjoy most?
- Is there a new hobby you would like to try?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people believe that technology is making communication between people worse, while others think it helps people stay connected more than ever. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 3
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about food and cooking:
- What is your favorite type of food or cuisine?
- Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?
- What is a memorable meal you have had?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people think that university education should be free for all students. Others believe that students should pay for their own education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 4
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about travel:
- Have you traveled to any interesting places?
- Where would you like to go in the future?
- Do you prefer traveling alone or with others? Why?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Many people believe that working from home is the future of employment. Others argue that working in an office is more productive and better for career development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 5
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about reading:
- Do you enjoy reading? What kind of books do you like?
- What is the last book or article you read?
- How has reading affected your life or perspective?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people think that young people should follow the traditions of their society. Others believe that young people should be free to challenge and change traditions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 6
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about health and fitness:
- How do you stay healthy and active?
- What kind of exercise do you enjoy?
- Is there a health goal you are working toward?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people argue that social media has a negative impact on society. Others believe it has brought many benefits in terms of connection and information sharing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 7
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about technology:
- How do you use technology in your daily life?
- What is the most useful device or app you own?
- Do you think people rely too much on technology?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people believe that governments should invest more in public health campaigns and preventive medicine. Others argue that money should be spent on treating existing illnesses. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 8
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about movies and television:
- What kind of movies or TV shows do you enjoy watching?
- What is a film or show that has influenced you?
- Do you prefer watching at home or in a theater?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language as early as possible. Others believe that children should focus on their native language first. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
MET Writing Test 9
Task 1 — Personal Questions
Answer the following questions about music:
- What type of music do you like to listen to?
- Do you play any musical instruments?
- How does music affect your mood?
Length guidance: 3 short answers
Task 2 — Opinion Essay
Some people believe that tourism damages the places that people visit. Others think that tourism is a valuable source of income and cultural exchange. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Write at least 250 words.
Length guidance: 250+ words
How every MET Writing task is marked
Both tasks are rated by trained raters against the same published criteria, so the way to raise your Writing score is to know what they are looking for:
- Task Completion — did you actually answer every part of the prompt, with enough development?
- Grammatical Accuracy — sentence structure, tense control, agreement.
- Vocabulary — range and precision, not just correctness.
- Mechanics — spelling, punctuation and capitalisation.
- Cohesion & Organization — paragraphing and linking ideas so a reader can follow you.
MET Writing is scored on a 0–80 scale per skill and mapped to CEFR bands. For Australian visas the writing bar is the highest of any skill: Proficient English needs 74/80 in writing, and that is why the writing section is usually where candidates lose their points. See the MET requirements for Australian visas for the exact thresholds.