Some people say that it is possible to tell a lot about a person’s culture and character from their

choice of clothes.
Do you agree or disagree?
Clothes are important as they help in protecting us from direct sunlight, cold weather, and other
foreign bacteria. More and more individuals state that a person’s choice of clothes could possibly
reflect his or her traditions, norms, and character traits. I agree to this statement as it is evident
that an individual’s personality could be seen by his or her choice of fashion. Also, wearing
indigenous clothing is one way of showing off unique cultures and traditions in every part of the
world.
To start with, each person’s choice of fashion has something to do with his or her character.
Whether it is about color combination, or trendy clothing items, these factors radiate a person’s
personality. For instance, if a person is jolly in nature, there is a possibility that he or she will
wear vibrant colors of clothing. If one grew up in a conservative place, then he or she will more
likely wear thick clothes that are not showing off some skin.
Moreover, many people are normalizing wearing their indigenous clothing on a daily basis as it
is a way to show foreigners their rich tradition. It is also a way to preserve one’s culture so the
future generation will have something to look forward to. An indigent’s outfit has a lot to say
about the place’s ancient stories, and historical events. It is evident that by only looking at these
individuals, one can already reflect on what happened in the past, and how they were able to
conquer former experiences. For instance, in the highlands of Ifugao, a Cordilleran province
located at the Northwest of the Philippine Island, they always wear their Bahag and Sarong,
which is their local outfit, to welcome tourists locally and internationally.
In conclusion, I agree with the essay that choice of clothing doesn’t only reflect a person’s
emotions, but also his or her well-preserved culture, and the character trait that he or she entails.

Total score: 7.0

You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course
which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
- Describe the training course you want to do
- Explain what the company could do to help you
 - Say how the course will be useful for your job

Total Score: 6.5

Dear Madam,
I hope this letter finds you well and healthy. I am writing this letter to let you know that I
have recently read an advertisement on the daily newspaper about the First Aid Training that will
be conducted on the 25th of May until the 25th of June at the Mary Heights Convention Center. I
know that this will be useful for my job as an Early Childhood Educator. They will be offering
free seminars on the first few days, and during the succeeding days, there will be hands on
activities regarding the said training. They will be teaching us how to take care of minor injuries
such as small wounds and first degree burns. Not only that, but they will also teach us about the
basic CPR or the Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
If you will permit me to join the said training, I would be happy if someone will cover
my afternoon shift as I will not be able to attend the seminar and teach the children all at once.
Having said that, I will willingly give my prepared lesson plans to the teacher who will look after
my pupils.
Your support in this training is much appreciated as it will be useful for my career
development. As you know, being a teacher is like being a mother, guidance counselor, and
nurse all at once. Having a diverse class is exciting but it is also evident that minor accidents are
always present whether we are conducting our classes indoor or outdoor. This training will help
me be more alert, and if there are some minor injuries, I will be able to help first and foremost
before the medics come. Thank you for your kind consideration. I hope to hear from you soon
about my proposal.

Respectfully yours,
Ms. Kathleen F. Talavera