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LANGUAGE IN USE

1 Write one word in each gap to complete the text.

My First Podcast

23 May 7.28 pm

Those of you who managed (1) read my last blog post will know that this week I have been trying to make my
first podcast. I needed somewhere quiet to record it, so when my parents told me they were going out on Saturday I
knew that this was my chance (2) record it at home. I (3) the neighbours had gone out too because in
the first recording I could hear them walking up and down and talking. I tried to remove the noise with my sound-
editing program but I wasn’t able (4) do it very well. If only I (5) enough money to pay for a proper
recording studio! Anyway, at school on Monday I asked if I would be allowed (6) use a classroom when the
classes had finished. Fortunately, my maths teacher, Mr Roberts (7) me use his classroom for one hour. I set
up my camera and started recording, but I kept making mistakes. If I had known how difficult it was, I would
(8) practised a lot more before! At least I know now that I am capable (9) using the equipment, but I
need to spend more time practising. I think if I (10) had three hours more I might have finished! So, I’m sorry
readers, you’ll have to wait another week to hear my first podcast!

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WRITING

2 Read the writing task and write your article.

We are looking for short articles giving advice on how to take or edit a great photo. What techniques do you use to make
your photos look better?

Write your article in about 100 words.

Title: Explain what the article is about and interest the reader
Paragraph 1: Introduce the subject (Do you …? Have you ever …?)
Middle paragraphs: Give your advice (Don’t forget to … It’s important to … You should always …)
Finish the article in a positive way.
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