Part 1 al Napeblade ‘You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 4 Inyour English class you have been talking about different ways to protect the environment. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. dda | What can young people do to help protect and improve their local environment? Notes | | Write about: | 1. recycling things | | } 2. cycling or walking instead of using cars } | 3. (your own idea) | | | } | “| | Write your essay. | Tip St rays. for eam, * imducetheepicin the, st piaph : forthe second prompt rst paragr cando« Whenyouhave finished, Begin by undertning the ey soy cau jot down ai this by rephrasing the essay” yee extgou have asin the instructions, olution’ "too much question, for example, ‘We eat wath the two notes 29 iferentwaysto afc. 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Question 2: You are vetting to frend Think of thestje you nave to use ist formal or informal? Remember that your eral ‘must have opening and losing Ines and that youhave owe fl entences. Do not use words that ae commonly {sed in fevt messages eg. ‘lol, “tty. Plan your answer in paragraph 1, you may nant to menton the best places and things tose, n paragraph 2 you can te him about ‘hat transpor is best and whether you can join im andhis frends. Question 3: Use varied vocabulary and avoid repeating adjectives such 2s ‘nice’ and ‘good! Jot down some words ‘or expressions you may vant to use when talking about a TV series. You will reed to use language of description, opinion and recommendation Question 4: in your article you have to Sescribe the computer ‘gare first. Think about row you wil organise your description so thet Iti clear to people who have not played it, eg what the players have to Go, who the characters are, who wis, etc. Then you have fo recommend itto other readers: think ofthe reasons you wl ive (06. itis challenging, tiring, etc) Part2 ‘Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 2 You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions. bois ig ene ee eee re eee What are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? ‘Should we use public transport or hire bikes? Are there interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can! Please write soon. Jack ‘Write your email. 3 You recently saw this notice in a magazine for students of English. Write a review of a TV series you really enjoy! Tell us what makes the plot and characters so interesting for you, and whether you would recommend it for viewers of all ages. ‘Write your review. 4 You have decided to write an article about your favourite computer game for a magazine for young people called Funtime. Write the article, describing the ‘game and explaining why you would recommend it to other readers. le. Write your ar TEST 1: WRITINGTip Strip + Begin by underlining the key words in the Instructions, eg, ‘the importance of team work, ‘give reasons for your Point of view + Read the essay question and the two written prompts. Note down a couple of ideas for each prompt, and also some Interesting vocabulary you may Use. For example, for the second prompt you could jot down ‘individual sports like swimming’, ‘team mates give support Think of a third idea and make some notes fan that too. Possible topics might be social activities, travelling, etc + Introduce the topic in the fist paragraph, You can do this by rephrasing the essay ‘question, for example: "There are times when itis better to do things with other people, and times when itis better 10 be on your own. * In paragraph 2, you may want to deal with school projects, homework, etc. In paragraph 3, you may want to discuss some individual and team sports. Don't forget to summarise your opinions brefly in the last paragraph. + Try to use a variety of tenses and grammatical structures, + When you have finished, check that you have dealt with the two notes provided, and with a point of your ‘own. Check that you have written between 140 and 190 words, bout don’t waste time counting every word. «= Finally, check your grammar and spelling Part 1 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style, 1 TEST 2: WRITING In your English class you have been talking about the importance of team work, Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. ‘Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. Li ilibi ibd diddd, Is it better to do things with other people or to do them on your own? Notes Write about: 1, work at school or college 2. sports activities i 3. (your own idea) | Write your essay.Part 2 Tip Strip * Read all the questions Wyrite an answer to one of the questions 2—4 in this part. Write your answer in | Gerclly before 4. 140-190 words in an appropriate style Do you ike writing ‘that task type (eg. an article)? Do you have = 2_—-Your school has recently published the first issue of the school magazine. Now peeled entoh your teacher has asked you to write a report, saying what your classmates like or pete to comets dislike about the articles, the sports page and the school news section, and een eres making suggestions on how the magazine could be improved. Se ne ‘Write your report. vocabulary related to fun actites to keep fi. ++ All the options 3 You have seen an advertisement for a drama course and you want to apply. require you to write in paragraphs. Before you star wing, note ? Senn the mein oe Do you dream of a career in film or theatre? you want to include in Se Ar the Lloyd Drama College, we ate offering four fee places on our Question 2: Underine summer courses. ier cbous Omer Write to Cynthia Roddick, the director, explaining classmates like or dislike, ee al + why you want co attend a course news secton, your advice + what acting and/or dancing experience you have on improveriens). You ; may want to use a heading + how many days a week you would be available. for each part, or combine ‘wo sections under one heading Write your letter. Do not write any postal addresses. | Question 3: First of all, | think of who you are | writing to and what style Wounced touse Wile 4 You have read this in the website of a student magazine. formal or informal? Then look at the thee points it you need to cover (reasons Write for us fer ante attend the How would you like to see your own article on ‘Staying Fit’ on our website? and your avalably). You Get your foot on the ladder to literary famet | may want to wrt three re | paragraphs and include amines ne point in each * What kind of exercise you'd recommend for a busy student cee * How students could eat a healthy diet on a small budget 10 exercise, for example, + Any other advice? skateboarding or playing volleyball, and explain why | you recommend them, | Give some ideas about Write your article. easy and inexpensive meals and snacks. Think of ‘one more piece of advice, 4g, drinking water instead of soft drinks rest 2; writing = EERise biceete belt You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 1 In your English class you have been talking about the importance of money in the modem world. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. Some people say you don't need much money | to be happy. What do you think? | Notes Write about: i 1. when money is necessary 2. having the latest gadgets 3. ... (your own idea) \ 60 TEST 3: WRITINGPart 2 Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 2 You are doing a schoo! project about family life in different countries. Your teacher has asked you to write a short report about your country, saying what activities families do together, how much grandparents are involved in family life ‘and whether you think family life has changed in the past few years. Write your report. 3. You want to do some volunteer work with your English-speaking friend. You have found this leaflet. Write a letter to the Young Volunteers Group giving the information requested and asking about accommodation, food and transport. Young Volunteers Group Voluntecring is about doing something useful without getting paid. ‘We need: © Events assistants * Environmental workers * Children’s activities coordinators Tell us what skills you have and when you are available. Write your letter. 4 You have found this in the new website of a magazine for students of English Do you like our new website? Write a review of it! * What do you think of the students blogs section? «Is the section on help with exam preparation useful? «What feature of the website do you like most? * What can we do to improve it? We'll publish the best three reviews! Write your review. nesta: wane =Part 1 TEST 4 babieblanad You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 1 Inyour English class you have been talking about the importance of friendship. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay . Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. What are the most important things we need to do to make and keep friends? Notes Write about: 1. keep in touch regularly 2. always tel a friend the truth 3B. cnsnnenne (your own idea) Write your essay. 78 TEST 4: WRITINGPart 2 Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 2 You recently saw this announcement on a teenage website. Write an article for us! Do you know how people your age in your country feel about the future? What opportunities are there for young people to get jobs or continue their studies after secondary school? “The best articles will be published on the website next month. Write your article. 3. You have seen an advertisement for a part-time job and you want to apply. Part-time team leaders needed for an activity camp for children from different countries. You need to: + have experience in organising activities for children aged 8-12 + be able to communicate well in English and one other language * be good at at least one outdoor sports activity. Write to Amy Salomon, Senior Manager, explaining why you would be suitable for the job. Write your letter. Do not write any postal addresses. 4 You have seen this in a magazine for students of English and you want to write a review. English Alive ‘The international magazine for students of English Have you been to a music festival recently? Write a review for us, telling us about * the place! + the atmosphere! * the audience! * the music you liked most and what you liked least “The best review wins a one-year subscription Write your review. TEST 4: WRITING esaise Fare ‘ata You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 1 Inyour English class you have been talking about the advantages and disadvantages of using social media websites. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. ‘Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. Do we share too much personal information on social media websites? Notes Write about: 1. uploading images 2. posting comments 3 (your own idea) Write your essay. HEM esr: waningPart 2 ‘Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write an answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 2 You have seen this advertisement in an international music magazine. Do you like listening to music? Do you play an instrument? Write an article for our World Music Experience pages! Tell us: + what kind of music you like most and why. + where you and your friends go to see live music. And please recommend some music from your country! Write your article. 3 Read this part of a letter from an English-speaking friend, Oliver. ‘When I saw you last summer, you said you were going to change schools. How do you like your new school? How is it different from your old one? Have you made many new friends there? Please write back soon. Oliver Write a letter to Oliver, answering his questions. 4 You and three of your classmates recently saw an English-language film. Now your English teacher has asked you to check your classmates’ opinions and write a report, addressing the following points: *+ Was the plot easy to understand? + Were the characters interesting for all of you? + Would the film appeal to teenagers of different nationalities? + Would you advise other students to see it? Write your report. TEST 5: WRITINGBeene ne ele uo Pu Part 1 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 4 In your English class you have been talking about young people's interest in local, national or international news. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. ‘Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. Is it important to follow national and international events in the news? Notes Write about: 1. major events 2, news about famous people 3. (your own idea) Write your essay. nz TEST 6: WRITINGPart2 Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 4140-190 words in an appropriate style. 2 The drama club at your school put on a stage musical last Saturday. Now you have been asked to write a review for the school magazine, including information about the quality of the performances, the costumes and the people in the audience, and saying whether you think the drama club should take this musical to other schools. Write your review. 3 You have received an email from your Scottish friend, Catriona, who is going to give a talk about Scotland to your class. Write an email to her with the information she needs. Choose three topics for the talk and explain your choices: * The Scottish Highlands and Islands: nature and wildlife * The education system in Scotland * Traditional and modern music in Scotland * How Scottish teenagers learn other languages. Thanks! Catriona Write your email. 4 You recently saw this notice in a magazine for students of English. We need young reporters! Haye you been to the new Tenby Amusement Park? Ifso, send us your report and you could win a month’s free tickets! Tell us about the attractions for children and teenagers, what you thought of the facilities and prices, and whether you would recommend it to people visiting the area. Write your report. TEST 6: WRITING iea ae Sila You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 1 Inyour English class you have been talking about the effect of the internet on ways of learning. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. Some people say you can learn almost everything from the internet nowadays. What do you think? Write about: 1, the role of parents and teachers 2. quality of the information available 3. seecsseseseses (your own idea) ‘Write your essay. TEST 7: WRITINGPart 2 Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 2 You have seen this advertisement about adventure holidays organised by a travel agency. Exciting Adventure Holidays in Wales! Climbing, mountain biking and white-water kayaking To find the best holiday for you, tell us: + how fit you are + how long you want to stay + any previous experience of the activities + accommodation you prefer: hotel or cabin? Email Chris Barnes for a quote. Write your email 3. You recently visited a museum in your area. Now your teacher has asked you to write a report, describing the sections of the museum that you found the most interesting and saying whether younger students should be encouraged to visit it and why. Write your report, 4 You have seen this announcement in an international magazine. 1 was only a child! Tell us aboue an experience you had in your childhood and say why you will always remember it. ‘We will publish the best article in our next issue. Write your article. rest 7:werinc EESar Part 4 one You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 1 In your English class you have been talking about how much admiration television, sports and other celebrities deserve. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Hii ibd) ji Do celebrities deserve the admiration they receive? | Notes | | Write about: 1. the influence they have on young people 3. (your own idea) | 2. the money they are paid | | ‘Write your essay. Et TEST 8: WRITING| Part2 Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. 2. Your class wants to go on a camping weekend. Your teacher has asked you to write a review of a campsite where you stayed recently, including information about the area and facilities and explaining why it would be suitable for your class. Write your review. 3° You have seen this advertisement in an intemational travel magazine. Can you write an article recommending a great destination in your country to our readers? We want to know: * good destinations for young and energetic travellers * the scenery, wildlife and adventure opportunities the place has. + the best time of year to go. Write your article, 4 You recently saw this advertisement in the local newspaper. ‘We need enthusiastic young people to help us organise a series of music festivals. ‘Write and tell us why you think you would be good for this job. Describe any experience you have in organising events and say how much time you could offer us during the summer. Write your letter. Do not write any postal addresses, TEST 8: WRITING iH