INGLESE B1

Preparazione all’esame PET

della dott.ssa Chiara Cordola
Modulo 2
Writing Paper
Lezione 1
Part 1
 Writing Paper – Part 1
• Write an email in response to information given.
• Write about 100 words. Candidates are assessed using four subscales: Content,
Communicative Achievement, Organisation and Language.
• For this Part you can get up to twenty marks.

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EXERCISE 1
Read this Writing Part 1 task and answer the questions that follow.
This is part of an email you receive from an English-speaking friend.
So tell me, what’s your favourite way of relaxing, and
why do you like it?

Which of these points should you put in your reply, do you think?
What else should you include?
• Where you go to relax
• How your best friend relaxes
• What might be a good way of relaxing
• When you usually relax
• How you relax
• How you relaxed when you were a child 5
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EXERCISE 2
Read this reply from Olivia. Which of the points from Exercise 1 does she
include?
Hi Nathan,
Thanks for your email – it was great to hear from you. How do I like
to relax? Well, what I most like to do is go into my room and read an
interesting book, particularly at weekends. I really like being there
because it’s so warm and cosy and I can listen to classical music.
I put a sign outside the door saying “Do not disturb”, so nobody
comes in. I don’t even answer phone calls.
So that’s what I do to feel relaxed. How about you? Write soon and
let me know.
All the best,
Olivia
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 EXERCISE 3
Focus on writing
Which of these expressions would you use in an email to a friend? Where
would you put them: at the beginning (Opening) or at the end (Closing) of
the email? Fill in the table.
Don't forget to write soon. Dear George, I look forward to hearing from you.
Well, that’s all for now. Thanks for your email.
Dear Sir/Madam, This is just a quick letter to say… Lots of love,
All the best, It was great to hear from you. Hi Lisa,
Yours sincerely, I have received your email dated June 15°.
Give my love to everyone. Sorry I've taken so long to write back.

Formal Informal

Opening

Closing
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EXERCISE 4
Look at Olivia’s email. Which of the expressions in Exercise 3 or similar
does she use?

EXERCISE 5
When she gives reasons, Olivia uses the linking word because. Which other
linking word can you find in her email?

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EXERCISE 6
Focus on writing
Join sentences using the linking words in brackets. Start with the word given.
1. There are so many good films. I never get tired of going to the cinema.
(because)
I never get tired of going to the cinema because there are so many
good films.
2. I can go to the sports centre quite often. It’s near my house.
(as)
I can …
3. I don’t often go out at the weekend. I have much housework to do.
(since)
Since I …
4. My favourite shop is out of town. It’s worth the trip.
(although)
Although …
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 Practice test
Question 1

This is part of an email you receive from an English speaking e-friend.

I’m planning to visit your country soon. Where should I go? I’m interested
in scenery, history and anything you suggest.

You must answer the question(s) writing about 100 words on the
answer sheet.

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That’s all
Thank you