A2 Elementary Writing TOEIC writing practice Work About 8 minutes 5 questions

TOEIC — Write a sentence based on a picture: Everyday Work and Customer Service

About this practice test

Practise A2 English writing for TOEIC by describing everyday work and service scenes in single sentences using the supplied word pairs.

What you’ll practice

Answering the task

Address the purpose, audience and every requirement.

Developing your ideas

Build clear paragraphs with relevant support.

Using language well

Choose precise vocabulary and varied, accurate sentences.

What to expect: 5 writing tasks. Write and save each response, then choose feedback for 25 coins. Sign in to receive feedback and practice scores out of 10. The practice timer allows 8 minutes.

Study the questions and tasks

Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.

Practice level
A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
Question formats
Writing response

How to approach this practice

Identify the purpose of the task and plan your main points before writing. For a visual task, compare the important features and use the supplied data accurately.

  1. Describe the cafe scene · TOEIC — Write a sentence based on a picture

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    Write one sentence about the picture using both supplied words or phrases.

    A barista pouring milk into a cup. Open larger image ↗

    Use both words or phrases

    pour · cup

    Write one complete sentence. You may change the word forms and use either order.

    Task requirements

    • Write one complete sentence describing visible details.
    • Use both supplied words or phrases; their forms and order may change.

    One complete sentence. 8-minute shared timer.

    Write one complete sentence using both supplied words or phrases. Word forms may change and either order is allowed. All five questions share eight minutes.

  2. Describe the office printer scene · TOEIC — Write a sentence based on a picture

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    Write one sentence about the picture using both supplied words or phrases.

    A woman putting paper into a printer. Open larger image ↗

    Use both words or phrases

    paper · beside

    Write one complete sentence. You may change the word forms and use either order.

    Task requirements

    • Write one complete sentence describing visible details.
    • Use both supplied words or phrases; their forms and order may change.

    One complete sentence. 8-minute shared timer.

    Write one complete sentence using both supplied words or phrases. Word forms may change and either order is allowed. All five questions share eight minutes.

  3. Describe the warehouse scene · TOEIC — Write a sentence based on a picture

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    Write one sentence about the picture using both supplied words or phrases.

    Two people arranging boxes on a trolley. Open larger image ↗

    Use both words or phrases

    worker · stack

    Write one complete sentence. You may change the word forms and use either order.

    Task requirements

    • Write one complete sentence describing visible details.
    • Use both supplied words or phrases; their forms and order may change.

    One complete sentence. 8-minute shared timer.

    Write one complete sentence using both supplied words or phrases. Word forms may change and either order is allowed. All five questions share eight minutes.

  4. Describe the library group scene · TOEIC — Write a sentence based on a picture

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    Write one sentence about the picture using both supplied words or phrases.

    People working together at a library table. Open larger image ↗

    Use both words or phrases

    together · table

    Write one complete sentence. You may change the word forms and use either order.

    Task requirements

    • Write one complete sentence describing visible details.
    • Use both supplied words or phrases; their forms and order may change.

    One complete sentence. 8-minute shared timer.

    Write one complete sentence using both supplied words or phrases. Word forms may change and either order is allowed. All five questions share eight minutes.

  5. Describe the market fruit scene · TOEIC — Write a sentence based on a picture

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    Write one sentence about the picture using both supplied words or phrases.

    A fruit seller serving a customer. Open larger image ↗

    Use both words or phrases

    weigh · customer

    Write one complete sentence. You may change the word forms and use either order.

    Task requirements

    • Write one complete sentence describing visible details.
    • Use both supplied words or phrases; their forms and order may change.

    One complete sentence. 8-minute shared timer.

    Write one complete sentence using both supplied words or phrases. Word forms may change and either order is allowed. All five questions share eight minutes.

What to review next

Check every task requirement, paragraph organisation, word choice and sentence accuracy. Revise your response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.