Task bank
24 Matura-style tasks with the material you need: survey figures, short source texts and statements to respond to. Open a task, write it, then check it in the self-check.
Many tasks give you material: survey figures, a quote, an advert or a short text. Use it in your own words. Copying sentences word for word is called lifting. Lifted phrases do not count for Range, and figures you only repeat without a point do not help Task Achievement. Three steps:
- Pick the two or three facts that help your content points. You do not have to use everything.
- Rephrase them in your own words and grammar (“21% visit monthly” → “Only one student in five uses the library more than once a month”).
- Interpret: say what the fact means for your argument or recommendation.
Quotes are the exception: you may quote a short phrase from a source text if you mark it as a quotation and react to it. The self-check finds sentences copied from the task if you paste the task in as well.
Your class has discussed how tourism is changing European cities.
"Tourism is eating its own children: the more successful a destination becomes, the less liveable it is for the people who call it home."
Write an essay (around 400 words) discussing this statement. Give your essay a title.
- describe the economic benefits tourism brings to local communities
- analyse the damage overtourism causes
- suggest possible solutions and regulations
A youth organisation has invited students to submit essays for its annual publication.
"Social media has given teenagers a thousand new friends and taken away their peace of mind."
Write an essay (around 400 words) discussing this statement. Give your essay a title.
- describe positive aspects of social media use
- analyse negative effects on self-image and wellbeing
- evaluate the responsibilities of platforms and parents
Your school is considering introducing a uniform and has asked students for written opinions.
"School uniforms do not create equality; they only hide inequality until the school bell rings."
Write an essay (around 400 words) arguing for or against mandatory school uniforms. Give your essay a title.
- present arguments in favour of uniforms (equality, focus)
- present arguments against them (expression, cost)
- state and justify your own position
An international student magazine is collecting essays on democracy and young people.
"If you are old enough to pay taxes on your apprentice wage, you are old enough to vote on what happens with them."
Write an essay (around 400 words) discussing whether 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote in national elections. Give your essay a title.
- explain why young people's voices matter in politics
- discuss concerns about maturity and experience
- evaluate Austria's experience with voting at 16
Your school's debating club is publishing essays about technology in education.
"A generation that lets AI do its homework will be the first that knows less than its parents."
Write an essay (around 400 words) discussing this statement. Give your essay a title.
- describe how students currently use AI tools
- analyse the risks for learning and fairness
- suggest rules schools should introduce
A parents' association has asked for student perspectives on working while at school.
"A Saturday job teaches a teenager more about real life than a whole year of school."
Write an essay (around 400 words) discussing whether teenagers should have part-time jobs. Give your essay a title.
- describe the benefits of work experience
- analyse possible negative effects on schoolwork
- state your own conclusion with reasons
Your school magazine is running a series on healthy technology habits and has asked for personal contributions.
Write an article (around 250 words) about a digital detox. Give your article a catchy title.
- describe why you (or someone) decided to try it
- explain what changed during the experience
- tell readers what it taught you
An online magazine for young adults has invited contributions about working life.
Write an article (around 400 words) about how work is changing. Give your article a catchy title.
- describe how remote work has changed daily life
- discuss the benefits for employees
- evaluate the challenges and what may be lost
A community website wants to encourage more young volunteers.
Write an article (around 250 words) about volunteering. Give your article a catchy title.
- explain why volunteering is worth trying
- describe a typical experience volunteers can expect
- convince readers to take the first step
A European youth magazine is publishing a special issue on sustainable travel.
Write an article (around 400 words) about sustainable travel for young people. Give your article a catchy title.
- describe why cheap weekend flights are problematic
- present attractive alternatives (rail, local tourism)
- give readers practical tips for their next trip
The student council surveyed students about the school canteen. The principal has asked you to write up the results.
- 58% buy lunch in the canteen at least three times a week
- Food quality rated "poor" or "very poor" by 44%
- 71% say healthy options sell out before the lunch break
- Average waiting time: 14 minutes (the lunch break is 25)
- 63% would pay up to €1 more for better quality
Write a report (around 250 words) for the principal based on these results.
- present the main findings of the survey
- analyse the impact on student health and concentration
- recommend improvements
Your school wants to review how students use technology and has collected questionnaire data.
- 92% use a laptop or tablet for schoolwork every day
- 47% say lessons rarely make use of digital materials
- Most common uses: research (78%), vocabulary apps (54%), AI tools (49%)
- 38% admit devices often distract them in class
- Only 25% have ever been trained in checking online sources
Write a report (around 400 words) for the school management team based on these results.
- present current usage patterns
- analyse benefits and problems the data shows
- recommend guidelines for future use
Your town council asked young residents about local sports facilities. You volunteered to summarise the answers.
- 66% use local sports facilities at least once a week
- The skate park was rated "in poor condition" by 7 out of 10 users
- Only 2 of the 6 outdoor pitches have working floodlights
- 81% would use the sports hall more if there were evening slots
Write a report (around 250 words) for the town council based on these results.
- present what young people think of the existing facilities
- identify the main problems the data shows
- suggest two realistic improvements
After this year's project week, students completed feedback forms. Your teacher asked you to write up the results.
- Overall rating: 3.1 out of 5
- Best rated: outdoor activities (4.4 / 5)
- Worst rated: accommodation (1.9 / 5) and food (2.2 / 5)
- 60% found the daily programme "too full"
- 88% would join another project week
Write a report (around 250 words) for your form teacher based on these results.
- summarise how students rated the project week
- present the most common criticisms
- recommend changes for next year
You write a personal blog about your experiences as a young Austrian. You have just returned from volunteering abroad.
Write a blog post (around 250 words) about the experience. Give your post a title.
- explain why you decided to go
- describe the challenges you faced
- tell readers what the experience taught you
You blog about sustainable living. Your family gave up its car for a year.
Write a blog post (around 400 words) about the experience. Give your post a title.
- describe how the experiment started
- explain what was harder and easier than expected
- invite readers to share their views
You follow a popular education blog and want to react to its latest post.
"Teenagers' body clocks simply aren't made for 8 a.m. lessons. Research keeps telling us that adolescents need more sleep and perform better later in the day, yet schools keep dragging students out of bed at dawn. Start at 10, finish at 5, and everyone wins: better grades, better moods, fewer zombies in first period. Am I wrong?"
Write a comment (around 250 words) responding to Jamie's post. Do not give your comment a title.
- react to the original post
- share your own experience with early school starts
- state what you think schools should do
A food blogger you follow has published a post that is getting a lot of reactions.
"I'm serious: fast food restaurants should be banned within 500 metres of every school. Walk past any school gate at lunchtime and you'll see queues of teenagers buying burgers, fries and energy drinks. We teach nutrition in biology and then let the burger chains undo it all at lunch. Distance rules work for casinos, so why not for junk food?"
Write a comment (around 250 words) responding to Lena's post. Do not give your comment a title.
- respond directly to the blogger's argument
- describe what you observe at your own school
- suggest a better (or stricter) solution
You attended a two-week language course in Brighton that did not match what the website promised.
"Small groups of maximum 10 students · all teachers fully qualified with at least five years' experience · modern single rooms with private bathroom, five minutes from the school · full social programme included"
Write an e-mail (around 250 words) to the course provider.
- compare what was promised with what you actually experienced
- describe the problems with the accommodation
- state what you want the company to do
You have read an article in an English-language newspaper and strongly disagree with it.
"Electric cars are a pointless trend that will change nothing. They are toys for wealthy city dwellers: too expensive for ordinary families, useless without charging stations, and powered by electricity that still comes from fossil fuels. Politicians who subsidise them are wasting taxpayers' money."
Write a letter to the editor (around 250 words) responding to the article.
- respond to the article's main claims
- present your view on the environmental benefits
- discuss the practical challenges of switching
You have found an advertisement on the website of an international environmental NGO.
"We are looking for committed students (16+) to support our communications team for four weeks in July. Tasks include researching environmental topics, writing short texts for social media and helping at two public events. Good English, reliability and an interest in climate issues are essential. Apply by e-mail to Ms Hana Said, including your relevant experience and why you want to join us."
Write an e-mail of application (around 250 words) to Ms Said.
- state which internship you are applying for and where you saw it
- describe your relevant skills and experience
- explain why you want to work for this organisation
You are considering a gap year as an au pair in Ireland and found an agency online.
"We place au pairs aged 18–27 with carefully selected host families across Ireland. Programmes run from 6 to 12 months. Au pairs receive free board and lodging plus weekly pocket money. Language course options available. Contact us for details about requirements, fees and the application process."
Write an e-mail of enquiry (around 250 words) to the agency.
- introduce yourself and your plans
- ask about requirements and the application process
- request information about costs and support
You bought a premium package for a concert online. The evening turned out very differently.
"Guaranteed seating in rows 1–10 with a clear stage view · separate fast-lane entry · welcome drink and exclusive merchandise item · access to the VIP lounge after the show"
Write an e-mail (around 250 words) to the ticket company.
- compare what you paid for with what you actually received
- describe how the staff reacted on the evening
- demand appropriate compensation
Your local English-language newspaper has reported on plans that affect young people in your district.
"The city council confirmed on Thursday that Westpark will make way for a four-storey parking garage with 600 spaces. A spokesperson called the park 'underused green space' and pointed to the chronic lack of parking in the district. Construction could begin as early as next spring."
Write a letter to the editor (around 250 words) about these plans.
- refer to the newspaper report
- explain what the park means to young people in your area
- appeal to readers and the city council