Informal E-mail

You should spend about 25 min. on the task.

Write between 100-200 words.

Writing tips:
*Read the questions carefully

*Start with salutation or greeting

*Work out a paragraph plan

-Each paragraph should have a specific purpose (usually 4 paragraps)

1st.- A very short opening

2nd.,3d.- Get into details, this is where you should put the most information in

4th.- Short, it should summarize everything that was written before

*Write a closing statement and sign your name

Useful expressions:

Previous contact:
Thanks for your e-mail...

Reason for writing:

I’m writing about...

Giving information:

Just a note to say...

Asking for information:

I’d like to know...

Final comments:

Thanks again for...

Sending greetings/making reference for future contact:

Give my love to.../ I can’t wait to hear from you.

Essay
You should spend about 45 min. on this task.

Write between 200-250 words.

Writing tips:
*Write formal- no short terms

*Use the space providedfor notes

*Keep in mind the limit of words required in the task

*Each paragraph should have a specific meaning

*Use linking words/phrases at the start of each paragraph

*Start each paragraph with a topic sentence

*Provide supporting evidence/ arguments for each point you make

Structure:
Introduction- a short opening

Paragraph 2- choose the opinion you stand for. Then give your support/ opinion/
reasons to support your argument. Do not write general information but your
personal examples and opinion.

Paragraph 3- choose the next argument and write the topic sentence. Then give your
support/ opinion/ reasons to support your argument. Do not write general
information but your personal examples and opinion.

Conclusion: summarize the main ideas in few sentences

Useful expressions:
Introduction:

Many people today say that...

Adding ideas:

In addition...

Explaining why:

As a result...
Expressing contrast:

On the one/ other hand...

Explaining someone else’s opinion:

According to...

Giving examples:

For example...

In conclusion:

Overall...

Interview
You have 5 min. to answer 5 questions.

Vocabulary and phrases that I would use:

Movies

Damage the psyche, fantasy movies, undistributed atmosphere, books are going
extinct, new inspiration.

Seasons

Depressive weather, grateful for cold winter, eternal autumn, each season is a new
page.

Education

Esier to discipline, privileged opportunity, artistic and creative features, inivestment

in knowledge.

Books

E-books, lack of concentration, strong influence, opens up a new world, develops

creative thinking.

Food

Eco food, eating eliminates awkward silence, reason to meet, cooking with love,
pamper your belly.

Mobile phones
Self education, biggest disturber, mockery between peers, ethical norms, phone use
is inevitable.

Music

Heals the soul, expresses feelings, electronic music, cheap music, everyone can
become a ‘’musician’’.

Relationships

Mistrust, acquaintances, don’t judge a person after the first meeting because in the
beginning everyone tries to show their best side.

Internet

This is now the norm, connection with the real world, not knowing who to believe
anymore.

Sports

Unites, to risk with life, team work, keeps you alive, sacrifise childhood for sport.

Future

The farther the worse, to fulfill todays dreams, future leaders, building your future.

Routine/habits

Cut out the bad influencers, power of regularity, not knowing how the day will turn
out.

Monologue
2 min. to prepare and 5 min. to speak

1.) Define briefly what the main problem is

- ‘’this paragraph informs us about...’’, ‘’it also adds that...’’, ‘’and
finally it says that...’’
2.) Say your opinion about the issue
3.) Provide arguments and examples to support your opinion
- ‘’Firstly...’’, ‘’Secondly...’’, ‘’Finally...’’
4.) Come to a conclusion
- ‘’In conclusion...’’, ‘’Overall...’’
5.) Answer one additional question at the end of monologue