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WRITING PRACTICE

TASK 1
Read Jack’s email. Answer the questions.

1 Who is Jack writing to?

Jack is writing to his friend. He is Max.
2 What does Jack want to do?
Jack wants to start a new job this year.
3 How many questions does Jack ask?
3 questions

Hi Max,

I want to start a new sport this year. Tell me about your favourite sport. What is it? How often do
you do it? Why do you like it?

Write soon,
Jack

TASK 2

Read Max’s reply.

1. Does he answer all of Jack’s questions?  Yes, he does.
2. What advice does he give Jack?  He advices Jack to come to the sports center with
him.

Hi Jack,  greeting

It was great to hear from you.  Intro

I’m so glad that you want to do a new sport. I do lots of sports, but my favourite is tennis. I play
twice a week, at the sports centre. I’m not very good, but I like it because it’s fun. Why don’t you
come to the sports centre with me?  Body: answer the questions

Hope to hear from you soon.  Conclusion

Bye,  Closing
Max
TASK 3

1. How many parts are there in an informal email?

2. What are they?

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1. How many tasks are there in the writing test? What are they?
2. How long is the writing test?

Writing 1

You are planning a party. Write an email to your English friend Malcolm.
In your email:

 Tell Malcolm about your party

 Ask if Malcolm wants to come
 Suggest what Malcolm should bring

Write 45 words or more.