Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬

Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬

‫معهد سفراء االحتراف‬
Professional Ambassadors Institute

Exam: Final √ Midterm quiz Subject Name: Advanced writing skills

Semester: 1443-1444H Teacher's name: Eman Almedhwahi

Semester: Second semester

Student's name………………………………...................... Date: 31 / 5/2022

Student ID……………………………………..........

Question One: 6 pts.

Write an email to the Ascott Hotel asking about availability.

info@ascot-hotel.co.uk

Tips:

1. When writing an email to a hotel, you can start with Hello or Dear (hotel name).

2. Say clearly the dates you want, the room type and whether you want breakfast or not.

3. Don’t forget to mention any additional information or special requests.

4. Ask them to confirm your booking. Give them your phone number if you prefer to be
contacted that way.

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Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
‫معهد سفراء االحتراف‬
Professional Ambassadors Institute

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Question two: 5 pts.

Write a short personal story about one of these things.

1- A time you went to a forbidden place.

2-A time when someone found you doing something wrong.

3- The most important event that happened to you when you were a child.

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Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
‫معهد سفراء االحتراف‬
Professional Ambassadors Institute

Question three: 11 pts.

Look at the following sentences. Decide if they are correct or incorrect.

1- The shortened word that shows something is enclosed in the letter is enc. ( )

2- you can emphasize words in IM by putting them in capital letters. ( )

3 you can use abbreviations and symbols in IM exchange and text messages. ( )

4- The expression that means this section is optional is government use only. ( )

5- A mature student is someone who worked for several years and has given up his
job to start a university. ( )

6-The word temporary means for a long period of time. ( )

7-The word pick up means return. ( )

8- A pre-flight phone number is the number the airline can phone you on before the
flight. ( )

9- The definition of the word standard is cheap. ( )

10-The expression that means do you want to pay later is proceed to checkout. ( )

11- The expression that means the address where your credit card bills are sent is
shipping address. ( )

12- The expression that means type it again is confirm. ( )

13-PS is used when you want to add extra information at the top of a letter or email.
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14- When you write instructions you have to use short sentences and present simple.
( )

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Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
‫معهد سفراء االحتراف‬
Professional Ambassadors Institute

15- When you write instructions you have to use subject pronouns. ( )

16- When you write text messages you have to use fewer words than emails. ( )

17- When you write text messages you have to use capital letters and complete
sentences. ( )

18- The definition of the word premium is expensive. ( )

19-Since the movie starts early, you may want to arrive early. ( )

20-She has got a flu so she's in bed. ( )

21-Sally and Mary are my best friends names. ( )

22-Even if you always look neat and clean you are a little out of style. ( )

Question four: 8 pts.

Choose the correct answer for the following sentences.

1-you want to tell one friend in another country what you did last week. What do you
do?

a-complete a form

b-write a note

c-write a personal letter

d-write a blog

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Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
‫معهد سفراء االحتراف‬
Professional Ambassadors Institute

2-you want to buy something online. What do you do?

a-complete a form

b-write a note

c-write a personal letter

d- leave instructions

3-you want to check something about your hotel reservation. What do you do?

a-complete a form

b-write a note

c-write a personal letter

d-write a blog

4-you want someone who is staying with you to feed your cat. What do you do?

a-complete a form

b-write a note

c-write a personal letter

d-leave instructions

5- Suzan is writing to her friend. She wants to indicate that she is telling her something
new. What phrase could he use?

a-it's a good to hear that……….

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Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
‫معهد سفراء االحتراف‬
Professional Ambassadors Institute

b-I'm sorry to hear that………...

c-Did I tell you………….?

d-Guess what?

6-Maria looks after her children and studies three mornings a week. How can she
describe herself?

a-part-time employed

b- full-time employed

c- part-time student

d- full-time student

7-A company wants to find out what you think about its products. What do they ask
you to do?

a-complete a form

b-write notes

c-write a description

d- write a letter or email

8-the meaning of: (colon) is?

a-one thing or another thing

b-one thing and another thing

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Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
‫معهد سفراء االحتراف‬
Professional Ambassadors Institute

c-one thing and a division of the thing

d- one time until another time

Good luck