Test 1 Exam practice AMt i ay Action plan 1 Read the instructions, the text and the notes beside it. Is the task a letter or an email? Remember that we often use more formal language in letters than in emails. 2 Who do you have to write to? Why? Which points ‘must you include? Decide whether to use formal or informal expressions. 3 Think about the topic and your reader, and note down ideas. How many paragraphs will you need? | 4 Makea plan, put your best ideas under short paragraph headings. Do they cover all the points in | the notes? 1 Look at the exam task below. What does Adam tell you about the bike? What five things does Adam ask you? What two things do you need to ask Adam? How many words must you write? 5 Note down some words or phrases for each paragraph, including expressions from the Useful Ianguage on pages 20-21, but don't try to write a complete draft, 6 Write your text, Keeping to the topic and to your plan. Include one or two sentences about each of the notes 7 Use a wide range of vocabulary and grammar, and make sure your handwriting is easy to read 8 Check your completed text. Have you made any careless mistakes? Is it at least 120 words? If not, you will lose marks. Is Adam's letter written in a formal or an informal style? ‘You must answer this question. Write your answer in 120-150 words in an appropriate style. Your English-speaking friend, Adam, has just bought a mountain bike like yours. Read. ‘Adam's letter and the notes you have made. Then write a latter to Adam using all your notes. ee Betteve it or not, | won a mountain bike on an internet auction site for almost nothing! ve now picked it-up from the seller, s0 shall we go out foraride together this weekend? could go either on Saturday or Sunday. Which would eutt you better? I think te must be much more fun to nide off read, so how about going into the countryside? [realy hope we can spend all day out riding If 20, do you think we should take some food with us? What kind would be best? | Please write back soon! Allthe best, Adan Write your letter You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation. 2. Follow the exam instructions and write your letter. Remember to check your work for mistakes when you finish. Writing Part 1 Use your ovin words instead of expressions taken from the text or the hand-written notes, eg. ifit says What's your epinion?, write my own feefing Yes, great idea! & aorta say. hier (CH Hyou make any ay which, and why UPL takes, ross them ‘out and write the Ask where, and, corrections. It doesn’t how far matter if you make a lat of eorectons, as long 2s they ae easy tovread. Yes, suggest (Tipt You may ose marks you use the same expression all the time. For instance instead of repeating J want to, say Va ke 10, what I'd enjoy is or itd be good to Test 1 Exam practice | 23Test 1 Trai iy Writing Part 2 (letter) Writing Part 2 information In Part 2 (questions 2-4) you choose one writing task. The possible tasks are: letter, essay, article (these three are practised on pages 27, 31 and 34), report, review, short story ‘or task about set texts (these are practised on pages 78, 81, 84 and 85), Task information (letter) © The letter task in Part 2 tests your ability to write, for example, a formal job application or an informal letter giving information to a friend, You must write in an appropriate style Useful language: formal expressions ‘Complete the formal expressions with the words given. 1 Giving a reason for writing apply saw reply _ writing Jam. I would like to I recently. anoe 2 Describing yourself good experience knowledge suitable to inform you of a serious incident. for the position of trainee chef. your advertisement in the newspaper. In... to your recent letter, | would like to make two points. The instructions include a description of a situation. In response to this situation, you have to write a letter of between 120 and 180 words You should allow about 40 minutes for this task, including time at the end to check your work. You have to organise your text into paragraphs, with a suitable beginning and ending. You should write full sentences with correct grammar and punctuation, using a good range of language with accurate spelling. a feel | would be... for the job as | have the right skills b thavea good of information technology. © Thave had some. . of this kind of work. d_ tam particularly at solving problems. 3 Complaining dinappeinied —conplain pleased —complart | 4 Requesting action like ph must a I would therefore b I would be most. © Would you. d Ifeell.. 24 | Test 1 Training a wish to makea about the delay in delivery. b lam writingto.., ..about the service in your shop. ¢ Iwas extremely with the item | bought d_lamnotatall about the reply | received. you to investigate this matter. ‘you could cancel my payment. nnsure that this does not happen again ask you to make a formal written apology. Writing Part 2 (letteText layout; formal & informal language; error correction 1 Look at the exam instructions below. Should you write in a formal or informal style? You recently attended this event, but you did not enjoy it. ‘The perfect evening out! + Top-class musical entertainment, with famous artists © Excellent restaurant + Discounts available for young people Write your letter of complaint to the manager, saying what went wrong, 2) @ Look at this letter written by a First Certificate candidate. Find and correct the following (1-3): 1. poor layout. Where should it be divided into paragraphs? 2. two informal expressions, four contracted forms and four uses of informal punctuation. Change these to more formal language 3. two mistakes each in verb forms, spelling and capital letters. Correct these. Dear sir, Imumiting to you to complain about the musical last night | was looking forward to seeing your show but | have to Say that ft was a very disapointing evening. Firstly, my favourite singer Carmen Sanchez dint perform, without any explanation being given. Inaddition, the show should started at 19.30, not 20.1511 was sure that discounts were available because | have read that they were, but the tickets office didn't offer them. So |had to pay ful price for the ticket. What-a terrible shook! After the show | was hungry 50 | went upstairs to the restaurant, but it was closeall tt certainly wasn'ta perfect evening out so | want to have my money back! Yours Faithfully Emlio Ricci Writing Part 2 (letter) Test 1 Training 253 @ Study the exam instructions below and the model letter written by Felipe, a very strong First Certificate candidate. 1 Is Felipe’ letter the right length, and written in a suitable style? 2 Where does he deal with the three points in the advertisement? 3 What else does he say about himself? 4 What has he sent with his letter? Why? 5 What does he suggest to the employer? You have seen this advertisement in an English-language newspaper. CHILLI PEPPER CAFE Waiter/Waitress required ‘The person we are looking for will be: + good with people * prepared to work long hours + experienced in this kind of work ‘Apply to the manager, Ms Harrison, saying why YOU are suitable for a job at our café. ‘Write your letter of application. Dear Ms Harrison, wish to apply for the post of waiter at the Chill Pepper Café. advertised in the newspaper on October 22. Correct structure | For the past two years have been working at McDonald's and for current job | there have gained wide experience in dealing with people, Cooking is the only hob have, ard 20 amt very interested in different kinds 20d. In view of the fact:that: am Used to working long hours, beleve am ideally suited for ths job. ‘Another reason for applying is that your café is only five minutes away from my home. Consequently, | would have only a short desvance to travel every day. enclose a copy of my curriculurn vitae, which wil ave you further details of my career to date. Be polite 10 the | hope thisinformation vil ve sufficient for you to consider my employer application. IF you need further detals, please do not hesitate to ntact me. For aninterview could make myself avalable at any time look forward to hearing from you Letter begins Yours sincerely Dia Felipe Martin 26 | Test 1 Training Say where you sau he ad Forral inking expressions Don't use ‘will’ until ou get the jb! Be helpful Writing Part 2 (letter