ing Part 2 (email) Match the headings with groups of expressions 1-6. In each group there is one expression that is too formal for writing to a friend. Which is it? Requesting information Advising Expressing enthusiasm Changing the subject Apotogising Expressing surprise Denn Relegising. Sorry about forgetting to tell you. Please forgive me for making that mistake. I would like to apologise for arriving so late. It was silly of me to suggest that. Can you give me an idea when it'll finish? I would be grateful if you could tell me the cost. I'd like to know if you've got a spare ticket. Could you let me know what time you'll be here? My advice to you is to consider it most carefully. It'd be a good idea to try again I really think you should go somewhere else. If | were you, I'd tell her now. Bren - That reminds me, it’s her birthday next week By the way, what's his name? With reference to the accommodation, there are certain changes ... Anyway, how's life in general? Believe it or not, I’ve just won the lottery! Funnily enough, we were both at the same primary school. I was most surprised to discover that the price has risen. You'll never believe this, but she’s his cousin! It’s a really exciting place to go with friends! I think it’s great that everyone will be there! 'm delighted to hear you won a prize! lam extremely enthusiastic about learning Chinese. 4 Read this text written by a First candidate to a penfriend. It is well organised and there are no serious mistakes, but some of the expressions are too formal. Replace 1-8 with expressions from Exercise 2 and Exercise 3 on page 39. Dear Emma, (1) Lam writing to you in reply to your letter. I'm very happy that you and your parents will stay in my country for a month. (2) I believe itis a good idea that you will come to visit my city. I'm ‘sure you will enjoy the holiday because (3) it is an extremely interesting place to visit. (4) In-my opinion. | suggest that you go and hear music in one of the main squares in the city centre. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Moreover, there are a lot of cultural places to visit and history museums too. (6) Next, | believe it would be better to come in the first part of the month, because that is when there are fewer tourists and fewer people visiting the monuments and the museums. (6) To sum up, (7) | will be pleased to receive another letter trom you soon, Emma. (8) Yours sincerely CarlosIs Anika’s text well organized into paragraphs? Does she answer all of Sam’s questions? In which paragraphs? Does she use the correct style and tone throughout? How does she begin and end her email? What reason for writing does she give? How does she respond to the information Sam gives her? How does she encourage Sam to write back? Which linking expressions does she use for ordering points? What kinds of informal language does she use? 2 © Feead this text written by a strong First student and answer the questions. woNanaune [Dear Sam, im writing to answer your letter asking for my opinion on the enc-of-couree party preparations. Firstof all,'d ke you to know how happy lam that everyone can come. Wewill be all together ardiim sure welll have a wonderful time ‘Ac far as food 's concerned. | think it'd be better to ask everyone to bring some food 60 that we can save money. It would aleo be cheaper for us not to hire a band to play music at the party. We could sing on our ‘own and have more fun, In addition, your idea about a fancy drese party ie fantastic! We could also indicate the theme of the: party 20 that we could all be dresced up in the same kinds of costume. Ihope this has helped. 'm sure the party will be a great ouccess, Looking forward to hearing from you. Very best wishes, Anika Crary Tre [tay Writing Part 2 (articl 2 You can make your writing more interesting by using stronger expressions. Replace the words in italics with the adjectives in the box. awful enormous essential exhausted fantastic fascinated _filthy freezing __ furious terrified By midnight, we were completely tired. When I found out about it, | was angry with her. The water was cold, so Holly swam quickly. We all had a really good day at the theme park Matt was afraid, but he tried not to show it There are two big mountains on the island. After playing rugby, Joe’s shirt was dirty. That nightclub is bad ~ the worst in town. When you ge diving, it is important to stay safe. 10 tors are interested by the ancient drawings. 2 write a sentence of your own, using each of the words In the box In Exercise 4. CONVO AUNS Focusing on instructions A Lock at this exam task. What two things dees the wri You nave seen this announcement on an English-language website, My favourite sport Tell us why you enjoy your favourite sport so much, and what people should do If they want to take It UP. We will publish the most interesting articles in the next few days. Write your arti fy 140-190 words in an appropriate style.2 Study these two articles written by First candidates (language ors have been corrected). For each question 41-42, write Yes or No under A, B or both A and 8. Where possible, give a reason or example. Which article « 1. hasan interesting title and introduction? No.. Tite. #09, similar. to, Yes...They catch tase, dull introduction. readers’ attention 2. deals with both parts of the task? 3 is well organised into paragraphs? si 4 is written in an informal style? 5 makes good use of linking words? 6 7 8 uses a good range of vocabulary? uses a good range of structures? gives relevant examples? 9 includes the writer's opinions? 10. describes personal experiences? 11. asks the reader a question? 12 has an interesting ending? 7 3 Which article, A or B, got a better mark, do you think? Article A MY CHOICE OF SPORT In this article | would like to explain why I decided one day, to Cake up # certain sport. First ofall. doing some sport Ie goad for your Fealth. This is obvious, but which kind of sport suits you? If Seu wane to combine exercise with enjoyment. lean recommend volleyball Qne advantage Is that you can play ina team, which can be really fantastic! Also, volleyball is never boring, compared to endless hours in the aym For me, this games an art where you have to use your skill and brain as wel The main advice to anyone who would ike to try this sport i to protect your jomts! You can get high-quality equipment for this Eport everyone Secondly you have to be cooperative with your teammates Last but not least, enjoy yourselt! Article B DIVING DEEP ‘Are you too scared to wry something new. something unusual which Involves more risk than everyday sports? If not, go diving youll love I Lam 21 and Ive been scuba-diving for three years. It’s not just.a hobhy for me: it much more than that. At frst everybody Is ternfied of sinking Into a deep, dark sea beoause arching can happen, a ary rime. But you can't keep thinking about this, otherwise youll miss.a differen, magical world down there. Everybody says you can see all that-on TV. but it's not ‘the Same. You have to see everyching with your own eyes. I's wonderful when you discover something you have never seen before, such as a shark ewimming. He Is unbelievable. Iouggent everyone try scuba-diving at least. once It needs practice, mayte for three weeks, to be good atit, but-a goed instructor can help. You also have to buy your equipment. Ask somebody to help youif you don'tknow exactly what you need It’s well worth it. just know that: everyone who decides to go scika-diving wil have a fantastic time!CSE Trai [a9 Writing Part 2 (report) Useful language: report Put these expressions under the correct headings. Can you think of more to add under each heading? Twould recommend that... lt would appear that in conclusion ‘This report looks at Is fett that ‘The purpose of this report is to is said to be Ithas been suggested that... There would seem to be ‘The aim of this report is to... To sum up, | believe we should would) sussest | strongly recommend This report is intended to show that Introduction Description and] Recommendations ‘Condusion findings and suggestions Understanding instructions 4. Study the exam Instructions below and underline the key words. 11 What is the situation? 2. Who must you write a report for? Should the style be formal, informal or neutral (neither particularly formal nor informal)? 3) What two things de the instructions say you must do? 4 What else should you write, do you think? You have had a class discussion about sports and your teacher has asked you to suggest a sport that could be played at your college. Describe a sport that you have tried and say why you think it would be popular with students, Write your report in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 2 The answer below was written by Tomasz, a First Certificate candidate. Quickly read his report and think of a title for it Introduction ‘States purpose —_ The alm of this reports to desertze an activity (have taken part In and also explain why other Students would enjey i — + Avoids repeating _—Theactivity words in question {did water pol, ich is played in a swimming pool To beat: the other teariyoutoot score more goin the ne dowel ~\.Goad things about it Water polo requires muscle and stamina (2)... By playing water ‘polo you can increase your strength and stamina but also have Fun competing against each other: Why it willbe popular ‘Students will have the chance to enjoy themecles and they willove the sport. (8). _| Recommendation Conclusion with reasons Clear headings Some paragraphs quite short To sumup,| strongly reconirand water pol because tica Sport thet stuaeitscan play 23. team, score goals anclejoy themselves afzoratinng day a0 school (8). 3 Study the notes next to Tomasz’s report. Then add sentences A-D in the correct gaps 1-4. A I therefore suggest it should become a college sport. B In addition, it would appear that there are no local water polo clubs. € Although this is only 30 minutes, for the players it seems much longer. D In fact, it is said to be the most physically demanding of all sports.