WRITING 3

MID-TERM TEST
Part 1: Rearrange the sentences in the following paragraph in a logical order.
a. Whatever your job, the desire to give it your all and get to the top is incredibly strong and
often results in other aspects of your life suffering.
b. There are limits to how much we can accomplish; therefore, sometimes, it is OK to say no and
turn down assignments.
c. It doesn’t mean you’ve failed, but that you’re in control and you know your limitations.
d. Then, at times, workloads become unbearable, and however sympathetic your manager might
be, he or she’ll try to get you to do as many assignments as possible; nevertheless, the word key
here is humanly.
e. Some jobs require open lines of communication via smart phones and so on, but the first
advice is to try to turn them off when you’re not at work.
f. If you really have to work at home, the second advice is to find a place where you can’t be
disturbed, and put a time limit on your work.

Write your order here.

1. a 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Part 2: Write the topic sentence for the following paragraph.

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Body language can mean different things in different cultures. In Western countries, crossing
your arms can indicate you are suspicious or even hostile, but smiling and keeping your hands
visible can indicate you are open-minded. If you play with a pen or even your hair, it can mean
you are distracted; but putting your hand on your chin can show you are thoughtful. Leaning
back in your chair can sometimes seem rude, but leaning forwards slightly can indicate you are
attentive. Nodding gently when someone is making a point can show you are supportive and
encouraging. If you stare at someone, they may think you are being intrusive, but establishing
good eye contact is important if you are trying to be decisive.

Part 3: “Happy Family Holidays” is a newly-established company based in your city. It deals in
package holidays, and its aim is to attract American families to visit your country or city by
offering them experiences that they cannot have at home.

An important part of your job as Publicity Officer for Happy Family Holidays is to make contact
with hotels in your country or city, inviting them to join your new venture. You will be asking
them to make their facilities, which you will sell directly to tourists as part of a package, available
to your company at a special price.
You will need to pay attention to the benefits that these hotels can have if they join you. Assume
that the hotels to which you are writing are hotels of good quality that have not been involved in
offering package holidays before.

Write a letter to a hotel of your choice, introducing Happy Family Holidays, and trying to obtain
their cooperation in your venture. Begin your letter with Dear …..,