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The document provides instructions and guidelines for writing essays and emails in an English exam context. It emphasizes the importance of organization, formal language, and proper grammar while addressing specific tasks related to writing opinions and responding to prompts. Additionally, it includes examples of arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos, along with tips for effective communication in writing.

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First Trainer (May Peter)

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SECOND EDITION has © During our holidays, we eat out rather than cook at home, You have to change the ——undertined werd INSTEAD et Change of verb During our holidays, we eat out at home. Sar pacte “The gap can be filed by the words ‘instead of cooking’ so you write: __ 7 mark fr instead of, 1 = mark for ‘cooking example: [o[WOTEADOFCOOKNG — \Write only the miesing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate anewor shoot, 25 ‘Thomas spoke so quickly thd dificuty understanding him. 7 zeta ot ener “Thomas spoke so quickly. im, Taisen 26 They've postponed the match and itl be played next weekend, 27 Bo care ith the frm of ba a ond ver. ‘The match Lunt ned weekend Aeeer eran ‘29 Rare hat ‘i 227 'mnever going to speak to Lous again. aie ira cal 32430 ne reine om ofa Ne got {toLouis again, 28 {It sooms cotain that lighting started tho forest ie pet HAVE: for seting mistakes. ‘The forest re by lightning. 29 It wasn't worth going to the markot because it was closing. Poin “The market was closing, 90 going there, 90 We phoned the restaurat, but they said booking a table wasn't necessary. Have: ‘We phoned the restaurant, but they said we. table Reading and Use of Enis Pat 4 Test 3 xm practice | 23 PSM Writing Part 1 (essay) Task information «The essay tak in Part 1 tests your ability to write + Your essay must be well organised into paragraphs, ‘an ‘opinion’ essay forthe teacher of an English 1 with good linking expressions. ass “As your reader willbe a teacher, you should use «There isa question or statement to discus and you fairly formal language. ate aso given some nates to guide your writing. «You should write full sentences with correct You should write between 140 and 190 words ‘grammar and punctuation, using a good range of + You should allow about 40 minutes for this task, fanguage with accurate spelling including time to plan your work and check for mistakes at the end. Useful language: ordering points or reasons; adding information ‘4 Where would you use these linking expressions? Put them under the correct heacings. nal, “Fenian onsets, | Inconctsion, Net, Lest, Last but not east, To sum up, ty: tren To begin with, To conclude, Second for the first point | for further points | for the last point | in the conclusion Firstly 2 Some tnking expressions are use atthe beginning ofa sentence, but some are not Circle the correct words Initates, 1 In the cy there are more places to go. Aso / Too, they stay open later. 2. Working In a coal mine is hard jb. Furthermore /As wel ican be dangerous 3 Travelling by tain is more relaxing than driving. t's beter forthe environment, besides / 0. 44 You have te find somewrhere to ply. As well /Ax well as that, ou need to buy all the sports equipment, 5 6 Inwnter, the nights are much longer. Too / In addition, itis lot colder then Making your own furniture isan enjoyable hobby. It saves money, as well in addition ‘tng Part Focusing on the question; text organization 2 Look at this exam task. Would you answer yes! ono to the question? In your English class you have been discussing animals. Now your teacher has ‘ow asked you to waite an essay. Wiite an essay using all he notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Itis wrong to keep animals in z00s? Notes Wie about 11am the animals ee trata 2 earning about the armas . ~~~ your vices} Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropricte style (Quick rea the essays on page 26 written by strong Fist candidates, Aang @ (language errors have been corrected). Ignore 4-10 and answer those quastions about each essay. Does it include only arguments that answer ‘yes' to the question, followed by the writers opinion? ‘only arguments that answer ‘no’ tothe question, followed by the writers opinion? {arguments on both sides, followed by the writers opinion? Inwhich paragraph does the writer discuss note 12 \where does the writer discuss note 2? Which points the writer's own idea? Now rood the essays again ané complato questions 1-10 withthe following note. You can use the same note more than once. writers own opinion Gives an example ‘Sums up points already made Expression that links points Gives a reason Tels the reader what to expect Contrast link Test 4 Training | 38 Essay A Inmy opinion, keaping animale 2008 isnot as cruel as people ‘ay = sometimes ts even uso ~ for tree main e=s0ns. First ofall, they take care ofthe animale, glving them the best food. “The arimae are cleaned everyday and they ve n good conditions. “Theres a lage numberof sles that care forthe animals, for instance if they catch a deoase, ‘Secon, there are some animals that are clseppearing because they have been hunted without any control. A the 200 they ae ancy from these hunter, o they are safe and itis possible to prevent them disappearing. Final there's elec an eucatonal reason. Cian can soo cerent animals from all ver tne world alive ar rom my point of view this Inthe best way of earring, They also leer to take care of them and ‘the most important thing, to love thom, bn conctusin, | ello Keeping animals ina z00 is no more er! than keeping them at home. The enly important thing is to care for thom. Essay B Keeping animals in z008 isan important issue today because there are many people in Favour of animal ght. In this essay intend to examine the arguments for and against Keeping animals in 2008, (One ofthe strongest arguments favouris the fact that children can s0e animals from other counties. Consequentiy,vsing zoos can help them lean about nature. Furthermore, 2008 can help protect ‘some kinds of animals. which might be in danger of extinction. ‘Ont other hand, ther are soveral arguments apaint it To begin ‘wth, tis known that animals in 2008 suter from loneliness since ‘they area ving in thelrnatual environment. Secondly, they donot behave as they would doi they were fea, cause they have to get | ised to anew way of living, even if they have been born in the 200. LLasy people can we them to cary aut experiments. (on balance, | am nat i favour of Keeping animals in captivity ‘because, as have shown, thts tke prison, whichis very ad. 36 | Test 4 Training Viter's nn pinion Gives a reason (1) Tele Yr ender, at eect Peer cis Writing Part 1 (essay) Action plan 1 Read the instructions, the question or statement, and the two notes you are given 2 Decide whether to write for or against, or whether to give arguments both for and against. Note down afew use eoressone eh 3 Think of a third idea to at the notes you are given, ite his ste ech down, then make a plan eae 4 Write shor introductory paragraph, commenting generally on the sian ‘opie, eg. The dimate is changing, s0 many people are saying... You an give your own opinion here andior in your last paragraph, 5 Write ino fei formal style, including linking expressions from Useful language on page 34. 6 Write at least two ntences about each main point, giving reasons and possibly aso examples. 7 Give your opinion by summarising your man points in a conduding paragraph, 8 Check your essay for mistakes ~and that you have written at least 140 words, Rad the exam task below. 1. Who are you witing for? 3. What two main points must you include? 4 Which other main point will you ade? Yu have had edlscussion in your English cass about itforont ways of watching muse concers, Now your English teacher has asked you to wre an essay Vit an essay using allthe notes and give reaser for your point of view: Which ie beter: attending 2 concert, or watching the same concert thom for example online or on TV? Notes ‘wite about | Cee you depos wth yourowm cea (TH tio eat we Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. pusaas Weting Part Test 4 Exam practice | 37 {mn Part 2 (questions 2-4) you choose one writing task. The possible tasks are: emall or letter, arti, report and roviow. The emall task s practised on page 42 In Test 4 the letter on page 87 in Test 2, the article on page 46 in Test and page 95 In Test 2, the report on page 49 in Test 1. and the review on page 90 In Test 2 Task information + The email task often tests your ably towrite to + You have to organise your text into paragraphs, an Englshspeaking friend or colleague. witha suitable beginning and ending, ‘+ You are asked to respond to asituation described + You must use an appropriate style and tone, Inthe question. In your email of 140-190 words ‘depending on who your texts fr {you must include al the information asked for. + You need to write grammatically correct sentences + You have about 40 minutes for this ask, including with corect punctuation and spelling, and use @ time atthe end to check yout work. ‘900d range of language. Useful language: formal and informal expressions 11. Decide whether A or Bis more common informal o informal wetting. {ull forms: does not Forel. contracted forms: doesn’t “informa. phrasal verbs: put off i single-word verbs: postpone ee tse of exclamation marks! couldn't believe it tne exclamation marks: could not believe it common words: enough less common words: suficient Jong words: frequently aaa short words: often ee active verb forms! fook passive verb forms: was taken 7 {ull forms of words: approximately 7 abbreviations: approx. a textbook expresions: a limited quantity, re conversational expressions: ait ‘riendly, personal tone: Piease try to distant, impersonal tone: It would be advisable to... ‘complete sentences: There was no sound. incomplete sentences: Nota sound. wpararararararerarar 2 Decide wnetner each ofthese expressions is formal oF informal and whether it usually ges atthe begining or the end of letter. Example: Don't forget to write soon. informallend Fy types Yous sincerely, Hi Susana Wel, that's a for now. Best wishes, <1 apologise forthe dota in replying. Tewas gest to got your email Dear Sir/Madam, Give my ove to everyone. Inve receved your leter dated June 5, Lots of lav, ook forwar to hearing rom you ‘Thanks (very much) for your ete. Deer Steten, Sorry tobe 50 slow getting back to you, his Is st a que note to say Match the neacngs witn groups of expressions 4-6. n each group there Is one ‘expression thats too formal for writing to a fiend. Which Ist? vesting infomation Advising Sipressing ont (Changing the subject __Apotogiing_Exsrossing sure on agi... Sorry about forgetting to tell you Please forgive me for making that mistake. | would tke to apologise for arriving so ate Fewas silly of me to suggest that Can you give me an idea wien i'l frish? | would be grateful if you could tell me the cst, Fike to know if you've gota spare ticket Could you lot me know what time you'll be here? [My advice to you isto consider it mest carefully, ltd be a good idea to ty again. [really think you should go somewhere else, Wi were you, tell her now. ‘That reminds me. i's her birthday next week By the way, what's hisname? With reference to the accommodation, there are certain changes ‘Anyway, how’ life in general? Belleve it oF not, ve ust won the lottery! Funnily enough, we were both at the same primary schoo! [was most surprised to discover that the price has risen You'll never believe this, but she's his cousin! 1 a really exciting place to go with friends! | think ts great that everyone wil be there! rm delighted to hear you won a prize! lam extremely enthusiastic about learning Chinese. Tost 4 Tealning | 39 “Read this text writen by a Fest candidat toa penfiend It's well organised and there are no serious Fristakes, but some ofthe expressions are too formal. Replace 4-8 with expressions from Exercise 2 ‘and Exerciso 3 on page 39. ex Ean aE (1) Lorn wrting ta you in rely to your ete. 'm very happy that you and your parents wil stay in ny eta i (2) Lbelioveit isa goad idaa that you will come to vist my cy. tm sure you wil enjoy the holiday because (is an exiemely Interesting place to visit (@) xe opinion. Leugges hat you go and hear music in one of the main squares inthe city conve, 'm sure you wil enjoy Moreover, there ar alot of cultural places to vis and history (6) Next, | beteve & would be better to come inthe fest part ofthe month, because thats when there ara fener tourists and fewer people visting the monuments an the museums. (6) To sumup, (7) LwiLbe pleased to receive another lta: from you soon, Er. |) Yours sincera Carlos Understanding instructions L- Look at these exam instructions. 41. Who has written te you? 2 What isthe situation? 3. What questions doas the writer ask you? ‘You have received this email from your English-speaking classmate Sam. = STR Ra COD From: Sam Subject party lens hm pleased to say tata our classmates are able to come tothe party we're ergaising forthe nd ofthe course. There are ust few more things IIc to ask you. Should we rea bans for the occasion’? Shall we order some fod ftom local restaurant? How about making it a fancy ress party? ‘Speak to you soon. Althe best, sam \Write your email in 140-180 words. 40 | Tests Waning ating Part 2 © Road tis tox witen by a song Fat tun’ and answer the questions ts Ais tet ell organized into paragraphs? Does se ase alo ams questions In which paragraphs? Der se ue he correc ye ane one throughout? How dows he begin and end er email? hat reson for wting does she give? How doo she respond othe information Sam gies her? How does he encoutege Som to wit back? Whi linking expressions ces se use fr ordering pis? What kinds of informal language does she se? ear Gam, Im weting to answer yourletter asking for my opion onthe end-ot course party preparations Frotofal [ke you to krow how happy | am that everyone can come: We wl be all together anf sure ellhave wonderful cine As far as foods concemed think tbe bettzr to ackeveryene toring ome food o that we can ame money. It would ato be cheaper for us not Le hire a band ta play mus at the paroy. We coud sng on our ‘ounand have mre fan. dation, yourida abeut a fancy drece party ic fantactcl We could also wdcats the thom of the party 20 that scoudallbs ceessedupin the samickirs of costiene, ‘thepe tis has hlped Im sure the party wilbe a erest success Pasay crores rose Vorybost wichos, Aika Tost Tealning | at Action plan 1 Read the instructions and any text that Included in the question. 2 Who do you have to write to? hy? Which points must you include? Decide whether to use formal or informal language. 3 Think about the topic and your reader, and note down ideas, How many paragraphs will you nees? 4 ake a plan and put your best ideas under shore paragraph headings. Do they cover all she points in the question? 4 Look atthe exam task below. ‘8 What four tings does he ack you? ‘You have received this all rom your English-speaking friend Jamie. 5 Note down some words or phrases for each peragraph, including expressions from the {Useful languoge on pages 38-38, but don't ty ‘so write a complete draft. 6 Write your text, Keep tothe topic and to your plan, 7 Use a wide range of vocabulary and grammar, ‘and make sure your handbriting i easy to read. {check your completed test. Have you made any Careless mistakes? bit at least 140 words? I ‘not you wil lose mars. 1 le Jamie's message witen in afrmal or an informal ste? 2 Wat does he tll you cbout his sstr and her fends? (CTR Use yur ow wor ists ff expessan taxen om he o_o mT, es vs Frome erie ayant mn Subject day os 2 at [My sister and her ands are planning to spend next week in your ares, and during thelr stay they would koto rave around tl CCoula you suggest somewhere interesting they could go fra day tro? What would be the best means of trangpert from your town? Wha tine should they st cn the morning and when shoul they begin the return Journey? Thanks, Jamie rite your email in 140-190 words. Follow the exam insttuctons and write your emai, Remember to check {your work for mistakes whan you fish Test 4 Exam practice Geist time, 0 insted of repectng| ti iors be gone to oem Writing Part 2 (article) Task information ‘+ The article task in Part 2 tests your ability to rite an interesting text fora magazine or newsletter, + You may need to write descriptions, ve examples, make comments or give your opinions. + You are viritng for readers who are already interested in the topic + You should weite 140-190 words. Useful language: strong expressions 2. You can make your wrting more interesting by using stronger expressions. Replace the werds in italics withthe adjectives in the box faviul enormous essential exhausted Tantastic fascinated ity freeing fufous tered By midnight, we were completely red. ‘When | found out about it, was angry with her “The water was cold, so Hey swam quickly ‘We all had a really ood day atthe theme park. [Matt was afraid, but he teed not to show There are two big mountains onthe island, After playing rugby, Joes shirt was dirty. ‘That nightclub is bad - the worst in town. when you ge diving, ii important to stay safe 10. Visitors are Interested by the ancient drawings. 2. Witte a sentence of your own, using each ofthe words in the Box in Exercse 1. Focusing on instructions A Look at this exam task, What to things does the writer have to 60? You have seen ths announcement on an Engistanguage website. My favourite sport “alles wn you enjoy your favour spoct 80 much, and what peope should do i they want 0 take it up. ‘Wo wil publish the most interesting articles nthe next few days, \rite your article in 140-190 words in an appropriate syle Test a Tang ‘2 Study these two articles witen by First candidates (language errors have been corecte). For each question 412, wre Yes ot No under A,B or Both Aand B. Whore possible, give a reason or example. Which article a 8 Ne, Tite to sia. to. ‘es. They cate 41 hasan interesting te and introduction? “sk, dul, ibroduction. readersattenton. deals with both parts ofthe task? is wel organised into paragraphs? is writtan in an informal style? makes good use of linking words? uses @ good range of vocabulary? - uses a good range of structures? zi ives relevant exemoles? includes the writer's opinions? 10 describes personal experences? i 11 asks the reader a question? 42 has an interesting ending? 3 Which article, A or 8 got a better mark, do you tink? Article A. | MycHoce oF | inchs ance would ke expla iy leecle onc day, £2 fate ypa certan spore, First of al dog some spas goo for yourfealth Tis'sdbveus, bub which kindof sporéeuite ya? To combine exercioe with enjoyment, can recommend vole re adantageie thet evcanlay nazar. win eel ORT ‘Ag voleybalisnever borg, compared to endless hoursinthe 5 Forme, this game's an art kere you have to use your skiland dice ro aryonewho would ike ng protact yur joints! You can get port overyhere Secondly youhave tobe cooper 44 | Testa Tring ting Pat: DING DEEP Are you too scared to try semething new, somet unusual which inoles mare risk chan every Sports Wg ding youve |ans2 1 and fv bon scube-diing for thrse years. ts ot ust a aby fre i's mich more Chat hat, Av frot everybodys tered of siking nto deep dark sea because anythg ca happen, at ary tne. But you cant keep thrking about thi, otherwise youl iss. differen maglal word dow thare. Eierybady says yaucan sevall that on TY bucits not fhe same, You have 1 see everything wth your mn ye its wonderful when you discover cometh you have rover seen before suchas a shark swim, I ‘Burbetevabie | suggest everyone try scuba-cing at last once Ie needs practice maybe for tree weet, tobe goed {7% but a good nstructor can help Youaleo veto buy jourequpment Ask somebcdy to lp yu you don now exactly what youreed. Ito welluerth ix |e now that everyone te cides Co go scuba cng wil havoa fate EES CC Writing Part 2 (article) ‘Action plan “Rend the instructions Do youknow enough ‘5 Write your txt na vty way that wil hold About the topic to write an article? oder interest. You can deeibe your own Bearer pea cea, *_ expetercet and cle eaux own cpio they would like to read ebout. 6 Use language that fry informal. Try to 1 Spend fewr minutes making a plan based on include some interesting expressions Its i pors of the task noting down pints and well wort and raps questions ike! fanguage foreach paragraph. Ty to ince wonder what would happen if sang ueae tor einctsiarguageen pages, 7 Make the ending interesting by encouraging «a Think ofa good te to attract your reader! {eas to tink about whet they have read Think ofa good Wtmareningireroguction to Chedcyour ate fr mistakes and that you ‘make them want to keep reading. Frve written at least 140 words ‘study the exam question and write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. ‘You see this announcement in an English-anguage magazine. = | 22nd Century Fashion | rit ie 48 | Test 4 Exam practice Wing Part Writing Part 2 (report) Task information ‘+ The report task tests your ability to give factual» The report may be fora teacher or school director, Information and make recommendations or for classmates, members of the same club et. You suggestions therefore have to write in an appropriate style + The instructions include a description of @ * Organise your text into report format and use situation. You have to write a report of between, headings if needed. 140-190 words. ‘+ Write fll sentences and try to use correct, + Allow about 40 minutes fr this task, Including ‘grammar and punctuation, with a good range of time atthe end to check your work. language with accurate spelling Useful language: report Put these expressions under te correct headings: Can you think of more to add under each heading? Twould recommend tat... Fewould appear that in eorcsion, This repor leoks eis ft tat ho purpose oF this reports to Its sald to be Ienas been suggested that... There would seem ta be “he alm of this report isto... To sum up. belive we shoulé woul) suse | tong) recommend Tis report is intended to show that Introduction | Description and | Recommendations findings and suggestions, Understanding instructions 41 Study the exam inetruetions below and underline the kay words. 1 What isthe situation? 2 Who must you write a report for? Should the style be formal, informal or neutral (ccither particularly formal nor informal? 3. What two things do the instructions say you must do? 4 What ese should you write, do you think? ‘Yeu have ec‘ a class discussion about sports and your toacher has acked you to suggest a ‘port tat could be played at your college. Describe a spor that you have tied and say wry | youthirk would be popu wih students. Wire your reportin 140-190 words in an appropriate styl. ‘2. The anewer below was writen by Tomasz. a Fist Cerificate cansidate, (uichly rea his report and think of ate fort traduction states purpose —_| pe imcftreporis to descr an actity Ihave talent anda platy other stucerconaudaney Theactiny ‘ear headings: | water pole whichis played na swimming pool. To best the ather ‘eam you must score more goals inthe re allowed () Goad things boule ‘hater oto equ scl and tain.) By plainer ee eh adscnnaierceants Competing against eachother Whit wi be popula ‘some paragraphs. auite shore Student have the chance to enay hemsehes and thay ilove a ‘Goncsion To sumup lstrondy recontmand waterpolo because ibis a Sport tha student can pay a5 team, score goals and ey ‘Seed ending Themoeles aftr a tng ay 3 S01 (8 aan ‘3 Study the nots next to Tomasz’ report. Then ad sentences A-D in the correct gaps 4-4. [A I therefore suggest it should become a college spor. BB indditio, it would appear that there are no local waterpolo clubs. ‘C Although this s only 30 minutes forthe players it seems much longer D Infact, itis said to be the most physically demanding ofall spor, 4 eed the completed report. leit ether too short or too long for Writing Part 2? |sit wel organised? How many paragraphs does it have? Does It answer both parts of the question? In which paragraphs? leit written in an appropriate syle? [Ace there ny language errors? |Which expressions from Useful language on page 47 does the writer use? Do you think this report would get full marks? Avoids repeating words in question Recommendation with reasons 46 | Tost 4 Trang ‘wating Part 2 Pee ecb cia Writing Part 2 (report) Action plan 1 Read the instructions. Do you know enough facts about the topic to write a report on it? 2 Decide who will read your report and what they will want to know. 3 Think about any knowiedge andlor personal experience you could mention, and nate down some ideas. 4 Decide if you wil use headings, and think of ¢ good title that indcetes the content ofthe report 5 Spend a few minutes making a plan based on all parts ofthe task, including recommendations or suggestions, 6 Write your tox ina style that is appropriate for your readers. Try to make it interesting f possible, ‘include some facts that may be new 29 them. | 7 Try to use expressions from Useful language on page 47 In each part of your report. 41d he exam task below, It pest vt te Ssne 4 Weer rpit t 2 Water do youve ot ‘You see tis announcement cn a callege notice boar Reports wanted This Colege is ways keen to make improvements to the fcitioe valle to students, staff and store. Tha Director tharetor Invites you to wite a repent deserting the currant canon of ana ot the folowing, and suggesting ways it could be imeroved: + tnelibrary + tne cafeteria, 2 Write your report in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. ST pareve en ince Yaadings you Wri Part 2 ‘ost 1 Bxam practice | 49 Perec Writing Part 1 (essay) CEE 2 rirnston Understanding the task; ordering points or reasons; adding Information ‘L_-Fllin the gaps in ths text about Writing Part 4, using each Item from the box once. ‘against both each formal dea tnking notes opinion own plan range 440 In Whiting Par 1, you wre an essay giving your (1) won 0” a particular topo n at least (2) a WORE, YOU a QvEN WO VET ie nn 0 Quid Your wring, and you also have to add an)... f your own You can choose to wits for 016) ute staternant or question that forms the topo, oF else give arguments on) ses, flowed by your ()~ ‘pinion inthe conclusion. As your essay is fra teacher, you shoud wrt ina fai (@) style, using a variety Of) on n-nn xpressions suchas Firstly You ned tobe careful with grammar, speting ‘2 punctuation, and ry to use a wide (10)... of words, Phrases and structures You should adeays make a (11). {or your text before you start wring, sting the ‘points you are going to mention about (12). ofthe throe notes 2 itn your partner, yu have one, think of two linking expressions for each of 1-4. 1 to make the fist point 3. tomake the last point 2 tamake more points @ to introduce the conclusion 3 Which ofthese linking expressions can be used atthe begining of a sentence, followed by comma? Which connot? ‘iso aswell as wellasthat besides furthermore in adition too ‘a Look at this Writing Part 4 exam task and answer the questions. 1 Whatisthe topic ofthe essay? 2. Which two points must you discuss? Ta your English class you have been talking about the problems of 2ist-century urban living Now your English teacher has asked you to wite an essay. ‘Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your paint of view. Cars should be banned from city centres. Notes Wire about 41 nolse and poluton 2 transport 3 (your own idea) 2 | Test 2 Waning ‘tng Part 1b Now read the model essay below ignoring the gaps for now, and answer the questions. 1 Does the writer argue for or against the statement, or give arguments on both sides? 2. Inwhich paragraph does the writer discuss each of notes 1 and 2? 3 Which other main point does the writer discuss, and where? 4 What isthe writer’ opinion and where sit stated? {Flin gaps 4-8 with sutable linking expressions. In most cases moe than one answer is possible. [nets eertere, thee is rowing concer about fet of motor abit on te ‘rata uty oto Some ppl want ron cae fom urban reas, a8 reat ent agree lo thse vices pisn tea nth hr exauturesconrting tte clout os that hang ore many ces, expel sumy wat 2 the sounds of engines ac car hans deat te peace oor relghbourhoods, ran a nih. 8 the huge amount of ame nowadays mates es ss pleasant places tote Forstarce cass buy rad ctan takes apes.) hey ean be dangers especialy for chron, ardor id dase peop, @) (0 ns ta Ot ates fo raver car sch ste be, bse tr (nth wer 0 cars, oe pple nol yl toro tay cout wa thn res a ® ttn ras wot car woul be mich bet 8 ne As ng a8 ether mars of anspor are aval, hrf, |baleve oir ce sald bocome aly aS Test 2 Training Peres Pitcce Writing Part 1 (essay) CE ten ion 4) Look atthe exam inettuctions bolow. 11 What do you have to wre about? 2 Who is your essay for? 8 Which two main points must you include? ‘You must answer this question, Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. In your English ciass you have been talking about the offects of rising lving standards on the environment. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. \White an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. Which is more important: improving people's standard of living or protecting the environment? | Notes ation | 2 Dothe exam task (GTeE Use exoressons sien 3 aty Ter ed brs to nk pot toe (CF nwoauce your ov eirion win soe at. oF my view dd den og low tt pee eg RET tng re 2 rvormavon Task information + The letter task in Part 2 tests your ability to write, for example, a formal job application or a Tetter to a magazine editor. You must write in an ‘appropriate style. ‘The instructions include a description of a situation. In response to this situation, you have ‘to write a letter of between 140-190 words, Useful language: formal expressions ‘Complete the formal expressions with the words sven. "1 Giving a reason far writing wing rely 2 trecontly Lwould ike to ¢ tam din points. DDesenbing yoursett fuitable experience good knowledge 2 Thave had some bb Lam perticuaely © feel would be ski, 4 have a good... Complaining complain 2 Iwas extremely am wting 10m wish to makes Lam not atl. ‘nly saw eased —dieapooinieg Requesting action pleaso tke gate must | 2 Iwould be most application form. » would you again Heed | would therefore your advertisement inthe newspaper for the potion of trainee chet ta inform you of e serous incident. ‘0 your rcent letter, would ike to make two ofthis kind of work, at solving problems. for the job as have the sat of information technclogy. complaint with the iter | bought. ‘about the service in your shop. about the delay in delivery about the reply I received. if you could send me an ‘ensure that this doesnot happen ask you to make a formal written apology. you to investigate this matte. Writing Part 2 (letter) + You: should allow about 40 minutes for this task, including time at the end to check your work + You have to organise your text into paragraphs, with a suitable beginning and ending. + You should write full sentences with correct ‘gFammar and punctuation, using @ good range of language with accurate spelling. Text layout; formal & informal language; error correction 1. Look atthe exam instructions below. 1 Whatisthe situation? 2. What did you expect from your ‘evening at the theatre? 3. Should you writen a formal or informal style? You recently attended this event at a city-centre theatre, but you did not enjoy it ‘The pertect evening out! “op-

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