BI oes Part 1: Essay (2) Introduce the topie in the fist paragraph, Biving the ‘whole picture! and an introduction ta both sites of the argument Have a separate paragraph for the other side of the arguenent, Summarise your view in the conclusion, using different words from the introduction, You might want to add some further ‘comment. Task ‘In your English class you: have been talking about vegetarianisrt Now your English teacher has asked you to wiite an essay. White an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of views Do you think: humans should eat meat? Notes Write about 1 tracitiznal food 2heatth youre) Weite your essay in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. Model answer ‘Add supporting information, Most people think that since animals eat other animal, its natural for humans to eat meat. Hawever, some religions disagree. and a growi number of peapie are choosing to become vegetarians fer n religious reasons First, tke to put the arguments in favour of sa meat. Humans have always hunted and eaten animals. Wen people stop eat Use inking words toshow the Sequence of yout they are avoiding the man food! that gives them energy. Besides, eens we use the animals’ fur and skin for clothes and shoes, ee ena [Gn the other hand, many vegetarians beleve that extreme | a ‘only unnecessary, but itis also unhealthy. We can easly grow plants Explain the topic, that give us all we need in our diet, and meat can cause serious ving specie ie examples, “Another strong argument against eating meat is that the way we farm animals is cruel, as well as damaging tothe environment as ve are destroying rainforests to provide land fer animals, Have a separate in my view, there are stzong heath reasons for not eating meat. paragraph fora 7] However, if we become vegetarians for moral reasons, ! think we different point. should also nit wear fur or leather, Further practice n your English class you have been talking about professional spor: Now your English teacher has asked you t0 write an essay. ‘Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. ‘Are sports stars paid too much money? Notes Write abouts 1 special lent si professions _ (your eu ies) Aenea levelscow wing Part 2: Article Task You ste this announcement in an international magazine. icles id Life on a desert island | aaa... | Write us an article answering these questions. ‘We will publish the best articles in the magazine. Write your article in 740-190 words in an appropsiate style, | Model answer ccasorste | ufeona desert bland Introduce the topic TOCa en.” | How would you fel about ving ona desert ana | cant imagine era Taketacga | SoVnneHoreL mrt tins rmostof al would miss my | Eton You ne: relevant. YOUCIN | 4 romea small houseon the outskns ofa city twas buik about | oe bias tse theoneinthe | directlyand ask Feces | SOvets agoand has sal garden Inthe mrt cuscouneyEE | hom 3 questo gurston ore veryhat but our howe anys coal Yeuldprobaby thnkourhoute | racy is ina js nothing special but | have lived there all mPt¥e_and all my friends ive | jee nearby. Ifa happy place. whee | feel cornpetely sa ‘way, | look forward to coming back, ying an my bed, rad eat cea and listening to my brother and sister arguing downstairs! Bede | Sateneete, | lok lings meeting new peopl tt wereon ade, (eg, you might | Farince oie nd. fd be any fom the place Hove mort: my home: andIwould | ee connections) This aie has 2 personal syle Finish with a Others might have a sentence which Further practice mare neutral style. summarises what you have sai, ‘You see this announcement on your college English-language website, Articles wanted My favourite hobby What is yaur favourite hobby? How did you get started? Why do you enjoy it? Write us amarticle answering these questions. We will publish the best articles on our website, Write your article in 140-190 words in an appropriate style,BD cpeconing Part ‘Open with an informal greeting. Start your reply by refering to the sender's email/ fewer, Give the reason for replying. Startanew Paragraph asthe topic has changed siightly, Use an informal linking word/phrase, When you cloge, ‘make an excuse to finish, : Informal email/letter Task You have reseived this email from your English-speaking friend, fean. | heat you organised a surprise birthday party for ‘your mothes fd lave to hear about it What kind of party did you ‘organise? Who did you invite? How di it po? Oo Lowe, Jean ‘Write your email i 140-190 words in an appropriate Model answer HiJean, [Good ta hear from you again, | hope you're still enjoying your job, faenily, butwn fact, hired a large room in a hotel and invited all her (ld friends} Anyway, | picked mother up and told her Id changed my mind. We ‘were going to have a meal in.a hotel, You should hawe seen her face when he walked into the room and everyone cheered! She just couldrit believe it and burst into wears. Then the party got going and it didn't nigh until four in the morning, wausted, bbut mother had had a wonderful cme r: ‘Must dash now ~ ve got ta go to college. Hope to hea from you Soon. | Love, Tania —— Further practice tell me, style Use contractions, im glad you asked me about the party | planned for: birthday. Well, | have to say it wasia fant SE Itold motherwe | Usesome were taking her out for ata local restaurant with just the ecamaion marks (but not 100 many} to express emotion, It good to use arange of appropriate vocabulary and informal expressions Short sentences are acceptable, ‘Make sure you Finish with an Informal phrase. ‘You have received this email from your English-speaking friend, Marco, ‘Thanks for offering to put me up in February while tm on my Fanguage course. What will the weather be like at that time of the year? What should | bring with me? Will you be e around in the evenings? Peshaps we could do' something together. Allthe best, Marco. White your email in 140-190 words in an appropriate style— | Part 2: Formal email /letter Task ‘You see this announcement in an English-language college prospectus Scholarships Every year. two scholarships are offered to candidates fram overseas who neon paragraph, make “| so | am fortunate enough tobe ever echolarthip: | weuldhavero | t/e (Remember itelearwhy you | work parvtime to save some personal spending money. My pares wih | Sa'@ coowactons are applying fora | borrow some maney for my aitfare if am successful ies scholarship and guage, direct viryyou oud | | Now appreciate beng ven the opportunity to study at your cafege | questions bea suitable and would be very grateful if you would consider my application, and informal candidate. Make | Yours faithfully, punctuation such sure you coveral Ve ssa poner sent the points in the ised Bord marks) Heese Be polite and Usea formal Sign your name and ~ Ifyou have used the postive, butnot eiding then print yourname persoris nama end too much! cleaily underneath, Yourssincerely. Further practice You see this advertisement in an Engfish-tanguage newspaper. Enquiries welcome Our computer games company's planning t-open a new research entre. We would welcome initial enquiries (but not full applications) from anyone who might be interested in working for us, Please indicate why our company might interest you, and ‘your special skills. At this stage, we can only give basic infarmation such as the types. of positions that might become available,Be Part 2: Report Use headings State the aim of the reportané The purpose ol this report isto consider the advantages and where you got the information. Divide the report imo relevant —_—/-Advantages. sections, inked to the question, Use an impersonal style when quoting Balance the positive and gave points fay Usting? Numbering points tan make your report easier to read, Generalise, Your college has been asked to accept a group of SO students from another country for two weeks. Your principal has asked you ta write a ‘port, What would be the advantages and disadvantages of accepting this group? What would yau recommend? ‘White your report in 140-190 words in-an appropriate syle. Model ain err Report on proposed visit by $0 overseas students Introduction disadvantages of accepting a large group of students from overseas for ‘Iwo weeks. | have discussed the issue with all the senior members of collage staf Al those ! interviewed believe that for students, this would be an exciting opportunity ta explore. foreign culture. both in the classtoom: and toetaly. Overall, they thought the visit would be stimulating forthe Disadvantages Some members of staff are concerned that: |) there would be insufficient seating in the ibtary at busy times. 2 the visitors might be more interestéd in enjoying themselves than studying. 2 the restaurant queue would be very slow at lunchtime, ‘Conclusion and recommendation ‘Clearly, the visit might involve some practical difficulties, but on the Whole, everyone thought that t should be seen as an opportunity not to be missed. | would therefore suggest that the college accepts the Broup. Further p college ata quiet time ofthe year —————__ | Use'a clear, neutral style throughout, Only give the recommendations at the end, Your English teacher has asked you to wnite @ report on what studemts think of the college website. What do they like? What do they think are its weaknesses? How eould it be improved? Write your report in 140-190 words in an appropriate styleconwive ll Part 2: Review ‘tis a good idea te give your seview an interesting ttle, Say what you are ‘viewing and try toget the reader's inverest. Add vivid language vo add interest summarise your view, using different words feam the introduction, and inelude'a recommendation. Task You see this announcement in an English-tanguage magazine. REVIEWS NEEDED! We are hoping to add a travel section to our college magazine, designed by the stusents, We would fike you t0 write a review about a town ora city anywhere in the world that you have recently visited and liked, Wy did you like it? ‘What dd you do there? Would you recommend itto others? The best reviews will be published in the magazine White your review in 140-190 words in an appropriate style, Model answer Give your opinion —+ Seville, a wonderful city! eville, a wonderful city! aac ‘What a place! | recently spent a long weekend in Seville, in the south of ‘Spain. It was the best mini-break |'ve ever had! reviewing linked to the question. ‘The best thing about Sevile is that its compact. so many ofits main Bemenbera tourist attractions are close tothe city centre |headed straight to the | review is notjust ‘world-famous cathedral and then on to one of the many art galleries. atetof facts - I discovered so many farious monuments and museums as | walked its largely your around in the glorious sunshine, opinion | sso ‘because it was very relaxing and there was plenty to: Tor free. Wher | was hungry, | had a choice of hundreds of cafés or restaurants, ll at good prices, serving delicious Spanish food. On my second evening there, | went toa fantastic flamenco dancing show. _-+- So, with allite attractions, | recommend that you go to Sevilel inthe fend, it's the people who make a place, and the locals wertamly made sme feel weleemel Give a few details of what you are revieweng linked tothe question but only focus.on those that you think are mast important. Further prac You see this announcement in an English-language magazine. REVIEWS NEEDED! We are-starting anew section in our newspaper about technology Write us a review ofan item you have bought recently, Whats the product fo? What is it ike? Ist useful? Would yourecommend it others? ‘The best reviews will be published in the magazine. Write your review in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.