What to expect in Part 2 © Part2 tests your ability to write one of the following texts in 220-260 words: a formal or informal letter, a report, a proposal, a review. * You choose one task from three possible questions, * Questions are based on a variety of topics, such as work, social issues, the environment, health, education and travel. * For all Part 2 tasks you are given a context, a purpose for writing and an intended reader. The task may include a short text, such as a letter, notice or advertisement, plus instructions. ‘+ Remember you have about 45 minutes to complete the task, including time to plan and improve it. + Tocomplete the task in full, you must deal with every element of the question, ‘+ Remember that your aim, as in Part 1, is to communicate effectively with the person or organisation specified in the question. You need to make sure they can follow your line of argument and that you have written itn the correct tone. Your answer needs to be well organised, with one part leading clearly to the next, and to have a layout that makes it easy to read. ‘© Aim to demonstrate that you have a wide knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary, and to make sure your grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct ~ mistakes in any of these areas can cause communication difficulties. * You need to organise your text into paragraphs, with an appropriate beginning and ending, * You should develop your text, particularly by giving reasons for your opinions. How to do Part 2 * Look quickly through questions 2-4 and decide which of them you think you can do best. If you don't fully understand a question (for example, if you don't understand to sponsor in the report question below, it's best not to answer that one. * Study the task and highlight the points you must deal with, Think about the intended reader and therefore how formally you need to write. * Make some notes on what to include. Then reread the question and your notes, and cross out any that aren't relevant to the question. ‘+ Plan the structure of your answer, using a heading for each paragraph, including an introduction, your main topics, and a conclusion. Put your best ideas under paragraph headings. For 2 report or proposal you should use headings in your text, but not for letters or reviews. ‘+ Add a few important words and phrases to your plan, but don't waste time writing complete sentences. ‘+ Then reread the question, and write your answer, using your plan. If you move away from the plan, make absolutely sure that you are stil answering the question, ‘+ Remember to demonstrate your command of a wide range of English. Letter What to expect in a Part 2 letter You may need to write to, for example, the editor of a newspaper or magazine, the director of a company, the principal ofa college or an English-speaking friend. Make sure you write in an appropriate style. To a friend you should write informally; to the other people mentioned above, write in a more formal style. letter question may ask you to comment on something that has happened, give advice, express your feelings about something, describe your own or your company’s needs, persuade, request, answer questions, etc, How to do a Part 2 letter Plan your letter in paragraphs, and include an appropriate beginning and ending, Do not include any addresses. Make sure you deal with all the points that are specified Begin your letter with the reader's name if you know it, e.g. Dear Susie to a friend or Dear Ms Gerrard to somebody you don't know personally Inthe latter case, end your letter Yours sincerely. Ms is used when writing to a woman if you don't know whether or not she is married. If you don't know the reader's name, begin your letter Dear Sir or Madam when writing to an organisation and you don't know who the specific reader is going to be. In these cases, ‘end with Yours faithfully. You shouldn't start a letter Dear friend or use job titles, such as Dear Manager. Make sure you use a range of ‘expressions. Make sure the purpose of your letter is clear.