Prices that rise too fast

In this question you will be assessed for the quality of your writing skills. 12 marks are awarded for communication and organisation; 8 marks are awarded for vocabulary, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation.

You should aim to write about 300 to 400 words.

Tickets for a popular band’s tour went on sale last week on an online ticket website. Within minutes, prices for the remaining tickets had more than doubled, and many seats appeared on resale sites at five times their original cost.

Write a letter to the managing director of the ticket website giving your views on the way tickets are sold.

Write your letter.