Miciiicmicseas Writing Part | Review Decide which of the items below are compulsory and which are optional in a Part 1 task. If they are compulsory, explain briefly what the requirement is. if you need help, read the Task information on page 42, the type of task the number of words you write Practise writing within the word the number of bullet points in the question to write about limit so you know what the essay Jooks lke on the page. Dorit waste which bullet points you write about ‘ira ithe areca Vn using the opinions included in the question using the same language asin the question giving reasons for your own opinions ORGANISING YOUR WRITING 1 Read the task below and the sample essay that follows. Then answer these questions about the essay. 1 Which two points did the writer choose to discuss? 2. What examples dia the writer give fur each point? 3. According to the writer, which of the influences is most powerful and why? Your class has been following a series of radio programmes about choices young people have to make and the difforant things that influence them in these choices. You have made the notes below: aan ‘Some opinions expressed in the discussion Influences on you! choices * family and friends * money © society “Money always gives you freedom” “My friends and family always know what's best for me.” “There are far too many rules about what we should and shouldn't do” Write an essay discussing two of the influences in your notes. You should explain which influence is the most powerful, giving reasons in support of your answer. You may, ifyou wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible. BETH tisining test 2 Weiting Part!Yeung people have mary decisions to make em pretty overwhelming at Tis can ail support, qhoices and are in the b doing what is expected. ct Brem by their family? Are they choosing something that will make them jest copying their frien = it's necessary to stand back and check that choices are being made for dhe right reasons. 1 or nob, everyone ~ and young pecple are no exception - need: Can_you tr ato live. with limite its « struggle, Often a ight. job. 2 Answer these questions about the sample essay. . The topic sentence announces the topic 1 What is the topic of each paragraph? that is developed in the paraaraph. When 2. Whatis the topic sentence in paragraphs 2 and 3? you move from one point tothe next, atopic sentence helps prepare readers for what to expect, Where does it occur in each paragraph? USEFUL LANGUAGE: LINKING EXPRESSIONS AND REFERENCING © Thesentences below are from different essays and all link ideas in a variety of ways. Identify and correct the errors. The first one has been done for you. 1 It’sbecoming more and more expensive to attend university, ass shown by the fallin the number of people choosing to go there, ‘What is importantis to learn from your mistakes so that the same thing it isn’t repeated. Itwas thanks to that experiences that | was offered the job. | noticed an improvement in the facilities as soon as arrived. Asa result the new measures, pollution on the streets has decreased significantly New lows are tine unly way of guarantecing that the same thing it won't be repeated. The results is not only unexpected, but also impressive. 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 Teachers should find ways to develop students’ learning instead giving homework every day. reining Test? I i Weting Party