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Ir LET aol 192 Writing Introduction For the Writing paper you have to complete two different writing tasks in 1 hour 20 ‘minutes: the compulsory Part 1 task and then another from a choice of three in Part 2, For each task you write between 140 and 190 words. Part 1 For Part | you have to write an (1) essay on a particular topic. You are given the ttle of the essay, together with some notes to guide your writing Part 2 For Part 2 you write one from a choice of three tasks. The possible task types are (2) an article (5) an email or letter, which could be either G) a report a formal or @) a review b informal Extracts Decide which writing task type (1-8) each extract (A+) is taken from. A And remember, we can always put you up for the night if you want — just let us know when you're thinking of coming. B Some people are strongly opposed to keeping animals in cages. Others, however, argue that zoos have many important benefits. € Iris full of action and adventure and the acting is very convincing, but I have to admit, I found the plot rather too predictable D I have gained a considerable amount of relevant experience in this field, and consequently feel I would be well suited to the position. E Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without a mobile phone fora month? I have, and I'm really not sure I'd be able to survive that long: F A visit 10 the Museum of Modern Art is an option worth considering. However, ‘queues can be long, so it is advisable to buy your tickets online before you go. Register ‘The following comments were made about extracts similar to those above. Circle the appropriate alternative and match each sentence to the Feature of language which is being commented on. 1 The use of ‘can't’ and ‘isn’t’ show that phrasal verbs the letter is formal/informal. 2 ‘Furthermore’ is a very formal/informal 1b question forms word. 3 ‘Own up’ is a more formal/informal way © punctuation of saying ‘confess. 4 An exclamation mark would not be contractions used in formavinformal writing, 5 ‘Could you possibly tell me what time it € linking words starts?’ sounds quite formatiinformal to me. Now look at extracts A-F again and decide whether the register in each one is formal, informal or neutral, Give reasons for your decisions, commenting on the language used, Example: Exiract A is informal. There isa contraction and a phrasal verb, put up’ is used, Starting a sentence with “And” is informal, and so is the use of the dash Ready for Writing Marking When marking answers for the Writing paper, examiners consider the features in the box. Match each feature to the general advice and information in a-f below. The first one has been done for you. Content Register Accuracy Range Organization and cohe 1 __Range__ a Use a variety of grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriate to the task. zi b Check that your answer addresses all the points in the task. 3 Ss © Write in clear paragraphs of a suitable length. d Ensure the content is logically ordered and ideas are connected using appropriate linking words and expressions. Aas cian 5 € Consider the task and the target reader, and decide whether the language of your answer should be formal, neutral or informal. Ba £ Avoid making too many mistakes, particularly basic ones or ones whi understanding. ch prevent Planning and checking The sentences below show the stages to follow when planning and checking your written work. Match each stage 1-6 below to the piece of general advice in a-f above to which it corresponds, Example: 1b 1 Read the task at least twice, underlining key information and requirements. 2. Pay particular attention to the person or people for whom your piece of writing is intended. 3 Make a list of ideas for your answer, then select the best ones and arrange them into logical groupings. This is your basic plan. 4 Note down words and expressions which might be suitable for linking your ideas, 5 Write down relevant words, collocations and structures which you might be able to include in your answer. 6 When you have written your answer, check spelling, punctuation and grammar, 193 fh Ready for Writing | In your English class you have been discussing the role of technology in the home. Notes No Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. 2 Write your essay in 140-190 words. ae Mod a general introduction | positive aspects (point 1 of Notes) negative aspects (points 2&3 of Notes) conclusion, summarizing opinion . a Task uestions . se ay Ae ime that s2hc0! 905 | In your English class you have been Sonus pep ON es ache ately talking about education in schools in wat Re you arte? your country. Useful languay for veal Ui Now, your English teacher has asked Sing: what pect Notes Soe ete Sometsary people fet He ot Write an essay using all the notes and write abo Others argue that pe content of SORE aaa eet te ae cae 44 ‘ i cous veLatdonstiiDs {tis sometines aki swoon (yyaterotel tis widely believed tat 194 Part 1: Essay Type one essay questo In the model answer below, both sides of the yo you 2gree that argument are considered, before a conclusion is reached in the final paragraph. ee maocer domeste ‘ 1 che qual J rue unwprover appliances 1 7 of our Vives? 4 ce your teacher has asked you to write an write about 1 effect o” yousenola eneres time saved for other activities (your oww ide jel answer ves? Nowadays, many people have a wide range ofl ces andl devices in their hoves, all of which ave designed to vaaiee Life easier. However they also have some disadvantages Ou the one hand, they have reduced the amount of time required to coraplete domestic chores. Cleaning and ironing, for example, can be done far more quickly and efficiently aaron than fifty Years ago. In addition, sore Uaventions have meant that certain tasks no Longer have to be performed. Washing up is almost extinct in households with a dishwasher, ano thanks to the microwave, cooking ts no more than pushing a button. On the other hand, some modern technology has made our phre lives Less interesting than vefore. Food which has been taken from the freezer and heated in a microwave is not as tasty as 4resh food cooked in. a conventional oven. Moreover, the reasov. aang peaels buy these Labour-saving devices ts to enable thevm-to spenol niore time working, whieh does not necessarily wake them happier To sunmup, although technology has made life easier in tne homme, tt has not improved the overall quality of our lives. | tis generally agreed ttt, Write your essay in 140-190 words, Ready for Writing Part 1: Essay Type two In the model answer below, only one point of view uestiow is considered. This is clearly stated in the first, essay A 0 on noliay paragraph and supported with reasons in the subsequent |g, (t bettev $0 3 Lends? paragraphs, with family or ir In your English class you have been talking about relationships with family and friends. oe Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay, vwvite mboout: Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your which ts oneaper point of view: pic is raore TAN i (your ow idea) 2wi eee Write your essay in 140-190 words, Model answer Is itt Lidoyy wit i Prov ed there ave reasonably strong awa vealthy relationships between parents and children, i isray opinion that a family holiday has more advantages than one with — | friends appropriately Trbegin with, itis much more coononical to spend your Porsaie holiday with your family, particularly f you are ateenager | ree Parents ave happy to pay ‘for most almost everything, | enabling thetr enildren to do things they would not be able to | afford to if they were with friends. Peseances Stoondly, even though the two types of holiday are very words and different, you can have just as vauch fun with your family phrases as with your friends. Parents ana children mary not always agree on what to do each day, but this is also true between frievds. | i an important advantage of having fur with your family is that ct helps to strengthen relationships between the different members. lw their busy lives, they have little time to spend with ench otner; @ holiday helps bring everyone together tw a relaxed situation. Incovelusion, whilst time spent away with friends can be | very enjoyable, a holiday spent with Ene family has a much more beneficial effect. ge SS ——eF Task eccay question In your English class you have been talking about the 4g j¢ better to be fam effects of fame. or unknown? Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an ere essay. ace aout Write an essay using alll the notes and give reasons for“ your point of view. tmoney 2 friends your ow. ion) 339 of Unit 3 for inking Write your essay in 140-190 words. Bonet 195 Wh Ready for Writing j Part 2: Ar ‘You see this announcement in an international magazine. le hH MY IDEAL JOB We're interested to know what jobs people would most like to do. Write us an | article telling us what your ideal job would be and why. The best artictes will be published in next month's magazine. Write your article in 140-190 words. Pipette kad Working with wildlife — waturally! to attract reader's a n 5 opening sent wank todo? Office jobs are dull, Creuael sales jobs ave stressful and industry is out of the question. The ideal job for rae is that of a warden on a ature reserve. | | | Model answer | sent direct questa : a | ow you imnoine being outside all ev nature ano wildlife? You would hear the sound of birdsong | anastatens lively informal rather than the noise of traffic, smell flowers and trees rede | stylethroughout —_Lnsteadl of exhaust fumes and cigarettes, and see peaceful riarticie! rivers, not busy roads. You Wave to admit, those ave wonderful working conditions. mportantly, with @ job like this, | would be doing sornething | believe tn, helping to preserve the environment for future generations. Aud although I'd be far from built- up areas and Large populations, | would still have contact with people, teaching visitors to the veserve about nature conservation. Of course, it’s wot the best-pata job in the world. But I’ probably be able to afford to rent a small cottage with a cosy fureplace andl a vegetable garden. It's not everybody's cime of Luxury, but personally. could’ imagine duugthing better. Task Either: a write your own answer to the task above in 140-190 words; or b answer the following question. ‘You see this announcement in your school’s English-language magazine. a dosing comment Write your article in 140-190 words. ‘MY IDEAL EVENING OUT ‘Weid like to hear about your ideal evening out. Where would you go, Useful language for articles who would you go with and what Involving the reader Attitude adverbs would you do? Conyou imagine? Atul. Inport. ‘Write us an article answering these Have you ever ..? Personally... (Not) surprisingly, er ae ee ees ag | Hewoultyou eli .2 interestingly. Woryingly articles in next month's magazit Did you know that ..? (Un}fortunately, = su hk 196 You have to admit. Ready for Writing Part 2: Email and letter ‘This is part of an email you receive from your English friend, Emma, |twas a brilliant holiday, but my health and fitness have suffered. Too many ice creams and not enough exercise! You're the healthiest person | know ~ can you give me some advice on how to get fit and healthy again? Thanks Emma Write your email in 140-190 words, Model answer Hi Emma Thanks for your ernail. It sounds as Ef you had 9 good tine wet, relevant opening on your holiday ~ perhaps a little too good! You definitely paragraph need to change sonae of those bad habits you picked up. ; ‘ Firstly, you should do some regular physical exercise. FL | nee Ses wu, VA Go jogging at Least three or four times a week. You Live in a beautiful area with Lots of Lovely count ; paths, so there's wo exouse for not getting out and going eee for a run. It’s also a good idea to Leave the car in the garage ano wale to the shops iwstead. Theyre not far from Hes house, and you'll be surprised how much better you'll feel as a result. And as I've sure you realize, You should also change your diet. Try cutting Down ow fried food, butter, cheese and lie of phrasat «fatty Ment — and cut out ive oreans complerely! Getting Bis ft and healthy takes time, so be consistent anol don't give appropriately up after just a couple of weeles. informal syle eoropriate Uhope that's useful. Good Luck and Let me Rnow how you =xding get on. | All the best Davia Task US MCU es SAME ACU Lae This is part of an email you receive from E cs your English friend, Simon. Beginning the emailletter 15 (pot) a good idea to go on your cokes eee aca , Sia issevour emitter ook | won't be here next week, as I've rented as greatioel to ear from you. It best (ot 0 (40 to0 much, holiday cottage with some friends | {Te hai sounds wonderfull Ending the email/letter near the coast. Unfortunately, itlooks as 1 hope that’ usefuleptut ifi’s going to rain a lot, so we want to Giving advice and making Let me know (what happens). lake some games with us to play in the suggestions Hope to see youlhear from you soon. house. Can you suggest any? How do ‘Hfwvere you, I'd! wouldn't (take you play them? Closing phrases Thanks Hake sure you (take a pack of cards, -Allthe best Best wishes Simon couldshould ty (eating more Bye for now (Lots of) fove a a Write your email in 140-190 words. 197 introduction reasons for applying relevant skills and experience personal qualities, and suitability for the job 198 | | Part 2: Letter of application UK SUMMER c CAMPS You have seen this advertisement in an Hel international magazine. 'elpers requi ba our UK ‘Suntan Co work on one of Applicants should be hard-work acregtsand able to organine areas: young children in these * workshops 2 sports 2 2utdoor pursuits Write your letter of application in indoor and outdoor games 140-190 words, Wri Wie tothe directo, ing your reasons for appl ying why you would be earns and Model answer Dear Mrs Simpson : I would Uke to apply for the job of Camp Helper as advertised inthis raonth’s issue of ‘International Student’. (like being with children very much anc | would certainly enjoy the challenge of working with them on one of your camps. Moreaver, | have just finished school and in October (will be starting a degree course in English. | aim thevefore very keen to improve ray Language skills in an English speaking country before | go to university. there are a number of activities | could organize for the children. My Laterests tnelude basketball, tennis and orlenteering, ana | also play the guitar and conepose ray approptal own songs. For the past seven years | have attencled summer | formals camps in my country with the scouts, and last year! nelped to rune a numubier of events, including an orienteering competition and a kite-making workshop use of ln words | feel. | have the necessary patience and energy to male a positive and enthusiastic contrioution to your camps ava | hope you will consider my application favourably. A. Costas Sergis Ready for Writinc Useful language for letters of application Beginnings and endings Dear Sir or Maclam and Yours faithfully Dear Ms Bentley and Yours sincerely Reason for writing | sauthave sen your advertisement in. 1am meting t apply forthe jobpostion of @ shop assent). | woul ke to apy fora grant to stusytor ‘would Ike t volunteer to work with (the wider). Describing skills and experience 1 have (a great deal ofsome) experience of (looking after animals). {spent (rwo months) working as (a kitchen assistant Task 1 have exellent communicationtcomputer! organizational kl. | havea good knowledge of fis aicirench! website development Personal qualities and suitability | have aon fienalysenstiveleasy-going! ‘enthusiastic nature. ‘eel have the necessary (patience) nd energy) forthe job. 1 am confident | would be wel suited tothe ja. ‘believe Lam an ideal candidate fora grantithe job. Closing remarks 1 hope you will cansider my application, ook forward to your replylhearing from you. ‘You have scen this advertisement in an international magazine. Coastal Campsites require + Reception Assistants the job. + Swimming Pool Attendants + Bar and Restaurant Staff + Entertainers to work in the UK on our busy festa campsites this summer. Applicants must have a reasonable command of English and be willing to worl Write to the director, Mr Peabody, and explain why you would be suitable for long hours. Write your letter of application in 140-190 words. 199 Ready for Writing Part 2: Report A group of elderly tourists will be spending a morning in your town as part of a ten-day tour of the region. The local tourist office has asked you to write a report for the group leader, suggesting ways in which the tourists might spend the morning. You should give advice on sightseeing and shopping, as well as information on where they could have lunch, Write your report in 140-190 words. Model answer intyoduction, 2 suitable heading rarer See ‘ the zim Hewihuncione! tne aim of this veport is to give suggestions to a group of elderLy report wit tberepart tourists on how to make the most of their morning in Roxburgh. copying th sig i wording of Tne group might like to begin the morning with a visit to the a sixteenth century chureh, with its impressive stained-glassed windows. Within ensy walieing distance of the church is the Roxburgh Folle Musezm, containing wuwaercus exhibits which show what Life was likee inthe town in formar venturi, For those who would Like to go shopping, the farmers’ market iw > variety of the main square is au opt considering. Awisle choice <——and phrase eae of fresh, organic produce is on sale, together with Locally made oor en cheeses, bread and wine. The square also contains 2 nuvaber end quant af interesting pottery shops, some of which offer discounts to senior citizens. Lunch after a busy morning, Lunch in ome of the reasonably priced restaurants on the senfrovt is to be vecommended. Mon~ vegetarians should tnd one of the many frésh fish dishes for which Roxburgh is famous. condudewith p — Cowolustow a consistent Sanaa Although the group is only in Roxburgh for @ short time, ae everyone is guaranteed a warm welcome and a memorable recommendation moralng. Task A group of foreign teenage students on 1g advice and making an exchange programme in your region _ suggestions is planning to visit your town for an steel peennrner edicts thems to (yo Bore and evening. eae bias ‘ to the shopping centre). 4a large number of (restaurants) asked to write a report for the leader o' feces yotithey Ghor forddates ot Ee of an the group, suggesting ways in which the any OP ene rina students might spend their time in yOu" the gest plc for muses (5p) Sept erences town. You should give advice on places ish cvatirendiced to go for shopping and entertainment, explaining why you recommend these places. Write your report in 140-190 words. 200 0 (go 10 “Aquaworld’) (A.visit to the 200) isan option worth considering (A boat trip) is @ musito be recommended. It is advisablela good idea to (book in advance), Talking about facilities The shoppingisportieituraieisurel restaurant etc facilities ae excellentloutstandinglsecond to rane adequatelreasonable .- pooriinadequaterbasc positive sits about the show negative pent about the show ; tes definitly worth seeing. ain characteris (Owen, iB & I woul recommend to Television reviews needed fs (Paul Fairburn) as eae We'd like to hear about a television series you watch er ie i to (anyone regularly. Write us a review, telling us what you enjoy oe opinion unterested in spor. about the series and whether there is anything you 0 (Young children) are sure to don’t like about it. Don’t forget to say who you would ofits strengthsiveaknesses enjoy it recommend itt. /seful language for reviews Task Giving information about The acting) oustancing! Either: a write sfim, TV series, play or dsappointing 140-190 words Ready for Writing Part 2: Review ‘You have seen this notice in an English-language magazine called Stageshow. Have you been to see a musical, a concert, a circus, a comedian or any other kind of live show recently? If so, write us a review, telling us what you did and did not enjoy about the show and whether you would recommend it to other people. Write your review in 140-190 words. Model answer wizard Warren whizz bang Thad a truly magical evening when (went to see Warren introduction, whizzbang with my ten-year-old nephew last month. tt including was the first live msgle show | had been to, and ft won't be ageneral my last pinion, Warren started the show with a few of the typical tricks you often see on television, but it was so much more Lupressive to see them performed Live. The audience watcher a-wiouthed as he made a varlety of objects disappear, turned rabbits into birds ana seemed to cut his assistant in. half Tne vost entertaining part of the show came wher he invited members of the audience onto the stage. We couldn't stop laughing as he produced pencils from people's ears and mice from their pockets. tt was absolutely hilarious. | The cord tricks were a little disappointing, mainly because use orlinkin it wasn’t always easy to see what was happening. M nomen nephew and (both Lost interest at this point, een | phrases fortunntely, this section of the show was quite shore. Whatever Your age, Warren Whizzbang is definitely worth | going to ste, even f you are unirnpressed by rangie on the Serene television. the live experience is simply Ca eee arange of adjectives ‘our own answer to the task above in ‘The bestivvorst part ofthe (ply) or b answer the Following question. me) athe iam) Bwhen.. ‘You have seen this notice in your school’s English- ‘Making a recommendation i of humourtaction! Write your review in 140-190 words. 201

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