Paper 2:

Writing
(1 hour 20 minutes)

 Follow the teacher’s instructions.

 Don’t open the booklet until the teacher says so.

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 Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate
style on the separate answer sheet.

1. In your English class you have been talking about advertising. Now your English
teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

“Advertising is a very good thing for society.” Do you agree?

Notes

Write about:

1. keeping people informed

2. encouraging competition between companies
3. …(your own idea)

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 Part 2
Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190
words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number
in the box at the top of the answer sheet.

2. You see this notice in an English-language magazine:

Articles wanted!
Changes!
Some people love changes, others dislike them. What about you?
Which changes in your life have had a big effect on you?

The best articles will be printed nexth month.

Write your article.

3. This is an email you have received from your English-speaking friend, Pepe:

Subject: Learning English

Hi
I’m researching the ways people learn English in different countries. Can you write
and tell me about the most popular ways of learning English for people in your
country?
Write soon
Pepe

Write your email.

4. You have seen this notice on a travel website:

Reviews wanted!
Guidebooks for tourists
We’re looking for reviews of a good guidebook to your city or country.
In your review you should include information about:
 the contents of the book
 what makes the book useful and interesting
 why it’s better than similar guidebooks

Write your review.

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Paper 2:

Writing
(1 hour 20 minutes)

 Follow the teacher’s instructions.

 Don’t open the booklet until the teacher says so.

12th January 2020

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 Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate
style on the separate answer sheet.

1. In your English class you have been talking about animals and the environment.
Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

“We should do everything we can to save animals which are

in danger of disappearing from our planet.” Do you agree?
Notes

Write about:

1. the kind of animals which are in danger

2. the reasons for protecting these animals
3. …(your own idea)

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 Part 2

Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190
words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number
in the box at the top of the answer sheet.

2. You see this advertisement in a travel magazine:

Wanted: Walking guides
We are looking for people to take tourist groups walking in your area. You
should:
 have broad knowledge of the countryside in you area
 have experience of walking 15+ kms a day
 be a good communicator in English

To apply, write to the project organiser, Mr Freddy Krueger, explaining why

you are suitable for the job.

Write you letter of application.

3. You see this announcement on an English-language website:

What are the most important things for children to learn?

How to make friends? Telling the truth? Or something else? Write us an article
saying what things you think are important for young children to learn and
why?

The best articles will be posted on our website!

Write your article.

4. You recently saw this notice on an English-language website called Music Live.

A concert I’ve been to

Write us a review of a concert you’ve been to. It could be a pop, rock or
classical concert, or one with a different type of music. Include information on
the music, the place and the atmosphere.

The best reviews will be posted on the website next month.

Write your review.

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