W R I T I N G

A. The following dialog is between a clerk in travel agency and a woman customer.
Make all the chances necessary to produce, from the notes below, a complete dialog. The first
sentence has been done for you as an example:
CLERK: I / help / you ? = May I help you ?
WOMAN: Yes / I / like / flight / Rio.
1. Yes, I’d like to take a flight to Rio.
CLERK: When / you / intend / travel ?
2. When do you intend to travel ?
WOMAN: As / soon / possible. No later / than / end / this / week.
3. As soon as possible. But no later than the end of this week.
CLERK: Well / that / be / difficult / this time / year / unless / you be very lucky.
4. Well, that will be difficult at this time of the year, unless you are very lucky.
WOMAN: But / it be / absolutely / essential / I / get / there / end / this week.
5. But it’s absolutely essential that I get there by the end of this week.
CLERK: All right / I / do / what / I can. You like / sit down ?
6. All right I’ll do what I can. Would you like to sit down ?
WOMAN: No / I / be / back / half an hour.
7. No, Thank you, I’ll be back in half an hour.
CLERK: All right / I / probably / know / then. / I / have / your name ?
8. All right. I will probably by then. May I have your name ?

B. Situation: In an effort to increase participation, the organizing committee of the Winter

Carnival has decided to ask for suggestions before organizing this year’s activities.
WINTER CARNIVAL
1. Winter Carnival this year will take place from 14 Feb to 21 Feb.
2. All personnel are invited to contribute suggestions for sports or social activities they would like to have as
part of this year’s winter carnival. Please send written suggestions to Sgt. Caribo, in Room B – 120 in the
Sports Complex, by 1 Jan.
3. A complete schedule of activities will be available by Feb 7. All personnel are encouraged to participate.

Instructions:
1) Read the above memo (Short
note written to remind one of something / an
information written communication)
2) Write a memo to Sgt. Caribo with three or four suggestions for activities using 40-50
words.
To Sgt. Carilo, Room B-120 / SPORTS COMPLEX
Here are my suggestions for some sports and social activities.
First, for sports I thought about some popular winter sports, such as: skiing, skating,
snowboarding, sleighing.
Second, for social activities I thought of the following entertaining activities:
- a fancy dress party every night. During these parties there could be short fanny contests.
The winners could be awarded prizes.
- rock bands could be invited to perform on the stage set in “Poiana Brasov”.
- a contest “karaoke” could also be organized on the other stage.
Sgt. Popa
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C. Choose one of the situations below. Prepare a short note (40-50 words) giving all the
information requested.

Situations 1: You are leaving for one week’s vacation. Write a note to your roommate asking
him / her to do three things (e.g. water plants, cancel appointment, etc.). Make sure you include
all the information. You must also leave information on how you can be reached in case of
emergency.

Situations 2: You ordered an article from a catalog. It arrived in bad condition. You return the
article with a note explaining what is wrong and what you want them to do. There are at least
three things wrong with it.

Situations 3: Your sister is coming to visit you for a week. Unfortunately you will be away for
the first two days. A close friend has offered to show her around the area. Write a note telling
your friend two things you would like him to show her, and one thing you don’t want him to do
and why.
Al,
I’ll be away for a week vacation far this bored place. I want to relax, to forget everything
that reminds me about my job. I worked hard for a year, and now I want to enjoy myself,
during this vacation.
Okay, but now I’d like want to ask you something. When I went out I left my cat with my
left neighbor, Mr. White. Please call on him to take her, and then water plants, open the
windows of the kitchen and bathroom. Don’t forget to feed the cat at least once a day, and
look after her.
Then, call Jane and cancel the Friday’s appointment with her, and apologize to her on
my behalf.
At last in case of emergency if you really need me, you can call me at this phone
number 555 – 12345.
Take care, Jimmy
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D. Chose one of the situations below and follow the instructions.

Situations 1: You were outside your local bank when two robbers ran out and drove away. You
saw one of the robbers quite clearly. He looked a little like Arnold Schwarzenegger. You didn’t
intervene. The police have asked for a written description. Include aspects such as height,
weight, build, face, hair, and clothing.

Situations 2: You put your gym bag beside your car when you were unlocking it. You drove
away without realizing that you had not picked it up. Two hours later you returned but it was
no longer there. The police asked you to write a description of the bag and of its contents (at
least four items).

Situations 3: Your friend is going to visit you at your country house. Since there are no street
numbers, it is necessary to describe the building. There are several other houses nearby. Write
a note to your friend describing the house itself, the neighborhood and the yard.
Hi John,
When you want to call on me you can arrive at my house like this: if you come from
north, you must go straight ahead on the mine road to the center of the village. Then turn left
on into the old lane. You must go about 200 yards. My house is on the right side. It has a
green fence and a red high iron gate. The other neighbor don’t have green fences.
Then, we have a large yard in front of the house with beautiful neat lawn. Right next to
the house we have two rows of roses. We also have an old oak at the back of the house.
The house is not too high but it has a lot of windows and doors. Its roof is red and fairly
high.
If you come from south you will not find me!
By !
See you soon, Bill.
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E. Explanations

Situations 1: Your friend is going to the gym today but you aren’t. You would like to get your
joggers from your locker. Leave a note for your friend, explaining how to open your
combination number lock (at least three steps).

Situations 2: Your parents are coming to visit you and will go straight to your apartment
before you get back from work. You tell them you leave the key under flowerpot.
Unfortunately your lock doesn’t work very well. Write a short note to your parents explaining
the technique you use to open the door (at least three steps).
Hi ma and daddy,
Key is under the flowerpot. Be careful the lock doesn’t work properly.
Follow my instructions:
- first, put the key into the lock;
- second, pull the knob and hold it like this;
- third, turn the key to the left once and leave the knob;
- then, turn the key once again to the left;
- finally, push the knob and door will open (enter the room, apartment).
By, I kiss you. Your sun Ricky.
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F. Complete the following dialogs.
Maria and Franz are doing an English course. They are now having a
coffee break between classes.
Franz: Do you speak German ?
Maria: Yes, German and little bit of Italian.
Franz: Have you ever been to Germany ?
Maria: Yes, once. To Berlin.
Franz: did you like it ?
Maria: Yes, it’s a great city. So many things to see.
Franz: Are you here for the first time ?
Maria: No, it’s the second time. I spent two weeks in London last summer.
Franz: What do you think about our teacher ?
Maria: She seems very friendly and her lessons are interesting.
Franz: Why are you doing this course ?
Maria: I want to pass the proficiency exams.
Franz: Why do need to pass these exams ?
Maria: In my country you can become a teacher of English if you have this certificate.
Franz: Do you really want to become a teacher of English ?
Maria: Yes, I like children and I find teaching exciting. Why are you learning English?

THIS IS THE END OF THE WRITING TEST