C1 – WRITING – TASK 1

A local newspaper has invited readers to submit proposals recommending a range of

facilities for young people in your town. You have decided to write a letter to the editor
proposing your ideas about it. Complete the following letter. The beginning and
ending have been done for you. Add 120-130 words.

Sir,

I am concerned about the facilities for young people because this is a subject that has
always interested me.

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I hope these suggestions might be helpful. The rest depends on the council’s willingness to
provide them in the future.

Yours faithfully,

(NAME, SURNAME...)

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C1 – WRITING – TASK 2

CHOOSE ONE, EITHER OPTION A OR B. WRITE BETWEEN 250-280 WORDS.

A. A local councillor has made a terrible mistake that has caused the loss of 700 million
euros of public money. However no one thinks he should resign. You decide to write an
article for your local magazine stating your opinion. Include the following points:

Current state of affairs.

Liability.

Accountability.

Consequences.

B. The government wants to keep primary schools open all year round so working parents
can combine childcare and work. You decide to write an article for the parents’
association magazine stating your opinion.

Cost.

Effectiveness.

Impact on adults.

Impact on children.

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