1.

Introduction

The purpose of this report is to….

2.Main content

Paragraph 1 – Subheading

Give the relevant facts

Paragraph 2 – Subheading

Give the relevant facts

3. Conclusion

Make your recommendations

The report should start with the title it could be

something like:

 Report on ……. and then you write the topic of what

you’re reporting.
 or you can write the topic and end it with phrase : a
report
 ee sample introduction:
 Report on six-month progress as a teacher

The purpose of this report is to (appropriate

beginning) evaluate the progress following the first half
year in my current position as an English
Teacher (topic) as well as enumerate
achievements (point 1), outline issues (point
2) and make suggestions (point 3) for professional
development measures.

Main key points (see step 1):

 1. explain what you feel you have achieved
2. describe any problems you have had
3. suggest any future training

See the example main content below, with additional

annotations you may find useful:

Achievements – add heading/simple, informative, formal

Throughout the first six months of employment at XYZ
School, I have made important strides in professional
development by incorporating several new methods such as
the task-based approach in daily teaching practice, which
has improved my students’ experience tremendously. Apart
from personal progress, numerous students have achieved
their goals and advanced to higher education providers under
my guidance. [describes first point – what you have achieved]

Problems – add heading

Despite all of this organisation of internal exams is
underdeveloped as there does not seem to exist policy and
students have expressed their displeasure with other groups
at the same level receiving easier or more difficult questions
in their tests. Additionally, my mentor has not always been
available even though a certain level of guidance in specific
areas, for example developing teaching materials, is still
required. [describes the second point – problems]

Future opportunities – add heading

Considering all of the above, two main areas of possible
improvement can be identified. Firstly, student and teacher
satisfaction could be increased by establishing a resource
bank for tests and exams and by training all the teachers to
use them so as to ensure a consistent experience for our
students. Secondly, regular meetings with a mentor should
be mandatory in order to provide guidance and to help
teachers become independent and confident with teaching
materials. [describe the third point – suggestions]
 – topic paragraphs / contain the main
information about a given section

– useful language, formal expressions

– transitional words, expressions and

conjunctions, which link the sentences and make the text
more fluid

The conclusion should contain a final assessment of the

report, providing information, conclusions and giving a final
answer.

If the task of the report was, for example, to answer some

questions, then this information should be included in the
summary.

Conclusion – add heading

In the final analysis, the situation of the teachers and
students at our school is very likely to improve and overall
satisfaction will probably increase due to more efficient work
processes if ideas included in the report are implemented.

– persuasive language
Report on six-month progress as a teacher

The purpose of this report is to evaluate the progress

following the first half year in my current position as an
English Teacher as well as enumerate achievements outline
issues and make suggestions for professional development
measures.

Achievements
Throughout the first six months of employment at XYZ
School, I have made important strides in professional
development by incorporating several new methods such as
the task-based approach in daily teaching practice, which has
improved my students’ experience tremendously. Apart from
personal progress, numerous students have achieved their
goals and advanced to higher education providers under my
guidance.

Problems
Despite all of this organisation of internal exams is
underdeveloped as there does not seem to exist policy and
students have expressed their displeasure with other groups
at the same level receiving easier or more difficult questions
in their tests. Additionally, my mentor has not always been
available even though a certain level of guidance in specific
areas, for example developing teaching materials, is still
required.

Future opportunities
Considering all of the above, two main areas of possible
improvement can be identified. Firstly, student and teacher
satisfaction could be increased by establishing a resource
bank for tests and exams and by training all the teachers to
use them so as to ensure a consistent experience for our
students. Secondly, regular meetings with a mentor should
be mandatory in order to provide guidance and to help
teachers become independent and confident with teaching
materials.

Conclusion
In the final analysis, the situation of the teachers and
students at our school is very likely to improve and overall
satisfaction will probably increase due to more efficient work
processes if ideas included in the report are implemented.
proposal
1. Title + Introduction

The aims of this proposal are to…

2. Main content

Subheading 1

Paragraph 1: Describe the current situation

Subheading 2

Paragraph 2: Describe the current situation

3. Final Recommendations

Make your recommendations /persuade the reader Write at least 2-3 sentences

The title doesn’t have to be anything special but it is

important that you include one as this is a typical feature of a
proposal and it could be something like:

 Proposal to ……. and then you write the topic of what

you’re reporting.
 or you can write the topic and end it with phrase : a
proposal

The introduction must contain three main things that you

should include:

1. purpose of your proposal in which you should explain

your purpose for writing
The proposal is intended to…..
2. you should restate the topic of the task (see step 1)
3. The three main key points that you discovered (see
step 1)
tep 3: The body paragraphs (main content)

Group your ideas under headings for each section of your

proposal. Remember to answer all the questions that you
were asked (see step 1) You’re going to use
some formal or semi-formal language and also some
passive structures such as “it is advisable that..” or “it is
recommended that….”

Main key points (see step 1):

1. why you think the building should be preserved,

2. what could be done to modernise
3. how the building could benefit the local people.
4. The brewery as an opportunity.
– add headings/simple, informative, formal
The old brewery building with its central location at ABC
Street and unique architecture is still considered a focal
point of the town centre by the vast majority of
people. While it has not been in use for some years, It
has great sentimental value as indicated
in conversations with local residents. Therefore, it would
be an unrecoverable loss to demolish the building when
there are other possibilities for using the facility.
5. [describes first point – why the building should be
preserved,]
6. Modernization – add headings/simple, informative,
formal
According to city conservators, (rely on sources, stats
and experts) the modernisation of a building this old can
be a challenge as everything from the ground up needs
renovation. However, some local architects would be
willing to work together and develop a design that takes
into account the financial constraints of the public
budget as well as environmental factors. To
illustrate, the initial estimated costs for modernization
 are $300,000 and 6 months (add figures) of construction
and design works.
7. It is strongly recommended (use passive voice) to turn
the brewery into a co-working space so the rent
will offset 15-20% of the costs in order to give the town a
modern touch on a historic site.
8. [describes first point – what could be done to modernise]
9. Future benefits – add headings/simple, informative,
formal
Considering all of the above, if the following suggestions
were taken, (use conditionals) there would be great
benefits for everybody involved. Moreover, the town
would create another source of income, the space would
attract creative professionals and not only would it
benefit them, but local residents would also be able to
keep their brewery in the town centre.

10. [describes third point – how the building could

benefit the local people.]
11. – statistics, details, relevant detailed
information, sources of information
12. – persuasive language
13. – transitional words, expressions and
conjunctions, which link the sentences and make the
text more fluid
14. In the last section/paragraph of your proposal, we
need to conclude our proposal and make our final
suggestions (after all that’s the main reason for writing
the proposal). Make sure that you include your final
suggestions in this last paragraph as well as
some persuasive language.
15. Conclusion – add a heading
All things considered, the benefits and needs of the
inhabitants speak for the preservation of the brewery
and its modernization into a co-working space. On behalf
of the residents, I strongly urge the council to
consider this proposal.
– persuasive language
Old brewery modernisation: a proposal

This proposal is intended to outline why the old brewery on

ABC Street should not be demolished and is worth protecting,
how it could be turned into a valuable asset for the town and
in what ways it could be of use for the residents of the town.

The brewery as an opportunity.

The old brewery building with its central location at ABC
Street and unique architecture is still considered a focal point
of the town centre by the vast majority of people. While it has
not been in use for some years, It has great sentimental
value as indicated in conversations with local residents.
Therefore, it would be an unrecoverable loss to demolish the
building when there are other possibilities for using the
facility.

Modernization
According to city conservators, the modernisation of a
building this old can be a challenge as everything from the
ground up needs renovation. However, some local architects
would be willing to work together and develop a design that
takes into account the financial constraints of the public
budget as well as environmental factors. To illustrate, the
initial estimated costs for modernization are $300,000 and 6
months of construction and design works.

It is strongly recommended to turn the brewery into a co-

working space so the rent will offset 15-20% of the costs in
order to give the town a modern touch on a historic site.

Future benefits
Considering all of the above, if the following suggestions were
taken, there would be great benefits for everybody involved.
Moreover, the town would create another source of income,
the space would attract creative professionals and not only
would it benefit them, but local residents would also be able
to keep their brewery in the town centre.
Letter
1. Formal

1. Salutation
Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Mr Jenkins

2. The first paragraph (opening)

The reason why you’re writing this letter / the topi

3. The next paragraphs (main content)

Organise all the essential information in a clear and logic

4. Closing and signing off

Specify the action the recipient should take
– sign off with: Yours faithfully

The CAE test does not require you to include

dates or addresses in any of your letters, whether
formal or informal.

The first paragraph (opening)

The first paragraph of formal letters should include an

introduction to the purpose of the letter. The summary of
the letter can be found and the intentions which will be
displayed through the rest of the letter should be outlined.

Example 1: I am writing in response to the advert I saw in

the newspaper seeking people to work as tour guides. I think
I would make a very good tour guide and I wish to apply for
the job.
Example 2: I am writing about a recent incident in your
shop in which I had the misfortune to be involved in. The
incident I refer to is when one of your staff stopped me and
accused me of shoplifting.

The next paragraphs (main content)

The second and following paragraphs should provide

the main information of the letter, and describe the main
purpose mentioned in the introductory first paragraph.
Most letters in English are not very long, so keep the
information to the essentials and concentrate on organising it
in a clear and logical manner rather than expanding too
much.

 You should always be polite and respectful. A useful way

to achieve it especially in formal letters is to use ‘modal
verbs’, i.e., would, could or should.
 It’s important to write simply and clearly. It’s worth
noting that you have to avoid using informal language,
for instance, avoid contractions (i.e. I’m, it’s, etc.).

Sample paragraph structure:

Paragraph 1: To begin with, I would like to put forward …

Paragraph 2: Needless to say, this was ….
Paragraph 3: But the thing that impressed me most…

Closing and signing off

The final paragraph should

shortly summarize the intent of the formal letter and end with
some call to action – take, return the money, send
information, etc.
Example call to actions:

Example:1 Thank you for your consideration of my

suggestions. I look forward to an opportunity to discuss this
matter further.
Example 2: If you require further information, please do not
hesitate to ask

Closing and signing off:

Yours faithfully – use it if you don’t know the name of the

recipient.
Yours sincerely – use it if you know the name of the
recipient.

A good formal letter should be: Keep your readers in

writing:
 Clear – plain, simple language
 Concise – short, straight to the point  Set the correct ton
 Correct – error-free (grammar, spelling,  Use appropriate lan
punctuation, content)  Give only relevant
which is easy to un
precise
between paragraphs:

To begin with, I would like to put forward […]

Furthermore, …[…]
As far as …. is concerned […]

Within a paragraph:

I have taken part In many activities […] Moreover, I have

been In the basket-ball team[…]
Topic:

You recently had an unpleasant experience when you were

shopping in a department store. One of the assistants
wrongly accused you of shoplifting. Although you were able
to prove that you had paid for the item in question, you
received no apology.

Write a letter to the manager of the shop, saying why you are
angry and disappointed and asking for some kind of
compensation for the way you were treated. Say that you will
take further action if you do not receive an official apology.

Model answer

Dear Mr Menton,

I am writing about a recent incident in your shop in which I

had the misfortune to be involved in. The incident I refer to is
when one of your staff stopped me and accused me of
shoplifting in front of about 20 other people. Needless to say,
this was an extremely embarrassing situation for me. Thank
goodness I had kept the receipt to prove that I had paid for
everything on my person at the time, but to be accused of
stealing like that in front of all those people – some of whom I
knew personally – was very humiliating and degrading. The
shop assistant used a very accusatory tone…

But the thing that angered and dismayed me most was not
the accusation itself – after all, misunderstandings happen
sometimes – but the accuser’s failure to acknowledge his
mistake or apologise to me. When I showed him the receipt,
he simply walked off mumbling about how ‘shady’ a
character I looked. Considering how much embarrassment I
was caused, I do not think it was too much to have expected
a simple apology either, do you?
Which brings me back to why I am writing; if I cannot get an
apology from this assistant, then I would like a formal one
from you instead. If an official apology is not forthcoming and
I am not compensated in some way – with a shopping
voucher for example – then be warned that I will take further
steps to ensure that I get justice.

I look forward to hearing from you at the very earliest

convenience.

Yours sincerely,
Michael Mathers

Dear Mr Miller

We are delighted that you have decided to spend two months

on a work experience programme in the xxx marketing
department. We warmly welcome you to our company in
general and to our department in particular.

You will be given the unique opportunity to work with a young

team launching a new soft drink. Your work will be as
interesting as demanding. You will have to analyse several
surveys which have recently been conducted. Based on the
results of your analysis you will have to think about possible
target customers. Furthermore, you will be asked to develop
ideas on how exactly we could launch our soft drink. You will
have to gather thoughts about how to run a successful
campaign. As this project has not been made public yet, we
expect you not to talk about this project to your friends or
family. You will be expected to work hard and, sometimes, for
long hours.

However, you will most certainly learn a lot. You will be given
the unique chance to develop a marketing campaign. You will
also get used to working with different marketing tools.
Furthermore, you will have to learn how to take advantage of
a wide variety of computer programs, which will not only help
you to analyse the surveys conducted but will also assist you
in making out possible target customers. This two months
work experience programme will help you to understand the
use and impact of marketing tools. We areconfident that this
experience will go far beyond that what you have learnt at
university.

We are looking forward to working with you.

Yours sincerely
 2. Informal

1. Salutation
Dear…

2. The first paragraph (opening)

Say why you are writing

3. The next paragraphs (main content)

Give further details or the information that you have been to

4. Closing and signing off

Give a reason why you’re ending the letter.
The finish on a positive note. Leave comments about future
Sign off with your name.

Salutation

Start with Dear followed by the first name of the person to

whom you are writing. In emails, you can also start
with Hi (and the person’s name). Dear Ben, or Hi Ben,
(Don’t forget to use only the first name of the person you are
writing to and not Dear Mr John, which is never used, or Dear
Mr John Brown, which sounds too formal.)

Dear Jim
Hello Jim
Hi Jim

When writing an informal letter, you are usually replying to

another letter. You would normally start with a greeting,
then acknowledge the letter to which you are replying.
It is often a good idea to acknowledge some key information
given in the original letter too.
Example opening phrases:

Example 1: Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter. And it

is great you are finally ….
Example 2: How are you? I’m really sorry that I forgot to
send you ….. but….
Example 3: It was good /nice/great to hear from you again
….

Say why you are writing. If you need to change agreements

or turn someone down, give reasons. Give the information
that you have been told to give. Add some more details of
your own if you like.

Paragraph 1: First of all, you absolutely need to….

Paragraph 2: Secondly, I would advise you to….
Paragraph 3: On your free weekend you should ….

Between paragraphs:

First of all, you absolutely need […]

Secondly, I would advise you […]
Anyway, I must go and get on, […]

Within a paragraph:

It was nominated to become […] Also, don’t forget to […]

he end of your letter is as important as the beginning. There

are some standard ways of finishing an informal letter or
email.

Give a reason why you’re ending the letter:

Anyway, I must go and get on with my work.
I guess it’s time I got on with that studying I’ve been
avoiding.

Send greetings and/or make reference for future

contact:

Give my love /regards to…

We must try and meet up soon…

Closing and signing off

Love /Lots of love / All the best / Take care / Bestwishes
Julia [your name]

Hey David,

Long time, no see! What a surprise to receive your email.

How long has it been? I think I last saw you when we were
backpacking in Peru.

To start with, as far as I remember your Spanish was pretty

good back then so what you really need to do is brush up on
what you have studied in the past. You are a very sociable
person and I am sure you will learn in no time once you are
here, but I would recommend studying a little online
beforehand. Have you heard of the websites www.appf.es or
www.intercambioidiomasonline.com? They have some great
resources for you to get started.

Providing that you have time to get out and about, I would
also recommend finding a language learning partner to keep
up you motivation. It would be a great idea to join a
conversation group to get some practise. Having said that, on
the internet you can also join groups of Facebook to chat to
other language learners.
Another thing is to make sure you are consistent. It is a great
idea to study a little very day, doing things that you enjoy.
So, what I would advise is to do the magic combination of an
online course, a language learning partner and also a general
course book so that you can get up to speed with grammar
structures and common vocabulary.

If you need anything else, give me a buzz at 622950782 and

we can have a chat.

Ok, catch you later.

Letter of application
1. Salutation
Dear …….

2. The Introductory Paragraph

Begin your letter by telling the reader where you saw the adv

3. The next paragraphs (the body)

List your experience, qualifications and abilities.

4. Closing paragraph
Conclude your letter and sign off with: Yours faithfu

1. Salutation

Dear Sir or Madam

If you do not know the name of the person you are writing
to, use this. The following is a list of letter salutation
examples that are appropriate for letters of application.

 Dear Hiring Manager

 Dear Search Committee
 To whom it may concern
 Dear Human Resources Manager
 Dear Sir or Madam

The Introductory Paragraph

Begin by stating the job for which you are applying. Briefly
mention how your skills and experience match the company
and/or position; this will give the employer a preview of the
rest of your letter.
I am writing to apply for the post of Fashion Shop Manager
advertised in the ‘News Shopper’ of 14 February 2002.

In the following paragraphs, explain why you are interested in

the job and why you make an excellent candidate for the
position. Mention specific qualifications listed in the job
posting and explain how you meet those qualifications.

Please see the example structure below:

(2nd paragraph) You might go and list your experience

and relevant qualifications:

(briefly introduce yourself first) I am an ambitious and

creative 25-year-old who have worked in the retail industry
for a total of ten years, first as a sales assistant in a
department store and for the last three years as a Section
Head and Deputy Manager at Jones the Bootmaker.

(3rd paragraph) You might then go on to mention the

particular abilities and skills that you have:

I believe I have all the skills, knowledge and expertise that

you are looking for. I have lots of retail initiative, can
schedule and prioritise tasks and can work to strict deadlines.
I also work particularly well with people and would enjoy
leading the team and working with clients and customers.

(4th paragraph) Say why you are particularly interested

in this job:

I am applying for this position as I am looking to progress

from junior to senior management. I have always been
interested in the latest fashion trends and developments and
I believe your organisation is a well-run quality fashion
business. I would very much like to work for your company.
4. Closing paragraph

Conclude your letter of application by thanking the employer

for considering you for the position and stating that you
would like to interview.

You might close the letter with the following formula.

I look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will be
able to invite me for an interview.

Yours faithfully
XYZ

“Yours sincerely” is typically employed in English when the

recipient is addressed by name (e.g. “Dear John”) and is
known to the sender to some degree, whereas “Yours
faithfully” is used when the recipient is not addressed by
name (i.e., the recipient is addressed by a phrase such as
“Dear Sir/Madam”)
Letter of complaint
1. Salutation
Dear Sir or Madam / Dear Manager

2. The Introductory Paragraph

Identify what the issue is.

3. The next paragraphs (the body)

Complaint 1 and justification
Complaint 2 and justification
Complaint 3 and justification

4. Closing paragraph
Suggested action to be taken
– sign off with: Yours faithfully

Step 1: Salutation

Dear Sir/ Madam / Manager / To

whom it may concern,

If you do not know the name of the person you are writing to,
use this. It is always advisable to try to find out a name.

Dear Mr Jenkins

If you know the name, use the title (Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms,
Dr, etc.) and the surname only. If you are writing to a
woman and do not know if she uses Mrs or Miss, you can
use Ms, which is for married and single women.
 You should always be polite and respectful, even if
you complain. A useful way to achieve it, especially in
formal letters is to use ‘modal verbs’, i.e., would, could
or should.

Step 2: The Introductory Paragraph

You should identify what the issue is and any relevant

information that you believe is important. Include more
details if it’s applicable to the situation.

I want to express my strong dissatisfaction with the service I

received during a visit to your restaurant on…

The next paragraphs (the body)

You can extend your thoughts and feelings further. Yet, be

sure to stick with the facts and avoid putting
emotions into your letter.

 Include the time of the issue, location, people involved

and what the problem was.
 Any complaint should be supported with a
justification:Complaint: I still haven’t t received the
goods.
Justification: I sent you a cheque three weeks ago.

Step 4: Closing paragraph

Write how you want this problem to be solved. You can

also throw in some compliments about something you liked
about their company’s product or service.

Yours faithfully
{You name}

Letter of Complaint subject:

You recently had a short holiday organized by TravelWise.
The manager of the company sent you a letter asking to state
the problems which had occurred during your vacation. Write
a letter to the manager, explaining what the problems were
and telling them what you want them to do.

Write your letter. Don’t include any postal addresses.

Student’s Formal Letter Answer:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing with reference to your letter, where you politely

requested a feedback of my recent vacation organized by
TravelWise. As you already know I was displeased with
numerous points.

Firstly, the hotel I stayed was located in a run-down and

dangerous neighbourhood, on few occasions I was
approached by a drug dealer and a beggar. When it comes to
the room it was completely different from what had been
presented in your brochure. Dirt, darkness and rats were my
company throughout the stay, I actually changed rooms few
times, however it seemed all the rooms were in similar
condition.

One of the reasons I had chosen your company was the free
of charge spa and trips organized by your staff. It turned out
that I had to pay extra for all of these services. And although
it might be true that the water sports provided were amazing
it does not change the fact my holiday was ruined by the
above problems.

I must ask you to refund all the costs of my vacation

including extra charge for spa and trips please.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,
Sam Smith
Review

Title + Introduction
Name what you are going to be reviewing. Identify the book, res

Main content:

Paragraph 1: Describe the first thing mentioned in the

Paragraph 2: Describe the second thing mentioned in t

Recommendation
Contain your general impression and your verdict

Briefly analyse your task…

The first thing is to find underline a description part, where

we have to describe something like a film, book, restaurant or
anything else. Next, find a discussion part where need to
give opinion and or make a recommendation or suggestion.

Title

The review should start with the title, and there are several
ways to write it:

 imagine you’re reviewing a book you can

write [Title] by [Author]
 if you were reviewing a hotel you could write the [name
of the hotel] – a review
 or you can just write something catchy but it has
to point to what you are going to review
Title (book): Green Lantern by Stephen King (by)
Title (hotel): Ibiza Hotel in Barcelona – a review (a review)
Title (restaurant): Taco Bell: Unforgettable
experience (catchy)

Introduction

Use the introduction to identify the

thing you are going to be reviewing, and state its genre
(i.e. a science fiction novel, a horror movie) or location (if it’s
a restaurant or a hotel).

The other function of your introduction is to engage the

reader. There are certain tools we can use to achieve that
for example, we can ask a rhetorical question.

It is a question that doesn’t really need an answer it is there

as a stylistic feature that engages the reader and makes
them interested in the topic

Make your introduction at least 2-3 sentences long.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been so passionate about

something that you would sacrifice your very best years for
it? In the film Mandela: Striving for Freedom we get not only
a glimpse of Nelson Mandela’s life, but rather dive deep into
who he was and how he changed a whole country.
This autobiographical film, based on the book, and released
in 2013, tells the amazing story of an even more
extraordinary man.

– rhetorical question

– identification of reviewed item

The body paragraphs (main content)

The body paragraphs can be used

to describe the points you’ve found in (Step 1)

You need to answer/discuss:

1. Why this person made an important contribution?

2. Did you learn anything new about the person’s life?

Unlike essays, your paragraphs don’t have to be of the same

length (however, should be longer than the introduction or
conclusion).

Use idioms, phrasal verbs and colloquial language –

informal language is appropriate for your target reader
– users of the website, Great Lives

See the example below, in which we dedicate one

paragraph to one point…

[Why this person made an important contribution?]

While the whole film captivated me throughout, there was

one aspect that truly stood out to me. Nelson Mandela
and his second wife Winnie had a one-of-a-kind
relationship driving each other to continue and grow the anti-
apartheid movement in South Africa even after Mr Mandela
was
captured and imprisoned. It is a testament to their dedication
and partnership and something ‘that a lot of us can learn
from.

[Did you learn anything new about the person’s life?]

Despite having a strong and driven partner in his wife, I still

used to be astonished by the fact that someone would
simply sacrifice themselves and give up a big part of their life
to help others, but this biopic made me reconsider.
Witnessing segregated society and all the racial abuse the
black community had to endure during apartheid, there was
no other option for Nelson Mandela than to stand up and fight
for equality.
– topic-specific vocabulary

– engaging/interesting vocabulary

– relevant details

Step 5: Conclusion / Recommendations

It will contain your general impression and

your verdict/recommendation.

Use this paragraph to make an objective assessment of

the reviewed material. You may then recommend or
dissuade your readers from seeing/attending it.

CONCLUSION: All in all, Mandela: Striving for Freedom gives

some incredible insight into the life of one of the world’s
most famous and influential personalities of the 20th
century. It would be a shame not to watch it so I highly
recommend that you check your favourite streaming service
as soon as you can and I promise you won’t regret it.

– recap, what you like about the film

– recommendation
Question:

You have seen this announcement on your favourite music

website.

Have you ever been to an amazing concert venue?

Write a review of the best music venue in your local area and
tell us about what makes it so special. Say who you would
recommend it for a why?

The best entries will be published on our website.

Model answer:

The Apollo: The Theatre of Dreams

Never before have you seen such an amazing spectacle as

you will see in the Apollo. It´s not only the facilities and
personnel that make this venue so great, but also the
amazing acoustics of such a large venue.

From the moment you enter the place there is an awe about
it. All of the greatest acts of recent times have played here
and you can feel the buzz as soon as you enter. The crowd
are so close to the stage that they can literally feel the
droplets of sweat coming off of the brows of their favourite
artists, this creates an amazing connection between the
musicians and the audience and I can tell you, the fans go
wild!

I´d definitely recommend this venue to anyone, it has a great

feel to it and the prices are at the lower end of what you
would expect to pay in such a place. They also don’t go over
the top on drinks prices, and through it sounds weird, it´s not
all that difficult to get to the bathroom which is a plus. So,
without a doubt, the next time your favourite group is
playing, come on down to the Apollo, oh, and did I mention it
is in London? It couldn´t get any better.

The most UPLIFTING and the biggest DOWNER.

It’s sometimes hard to choose a film that fits your mood
purely on the basis of the poster or the description on the
cover of the DVD. That’s why we want to publish reviews of
the most uplifting and the most depressing films our readers
have seen, so that others know what to watch and what to
avoid.
Send in a review which describes the most uplifting film
you’ve ever seen and the one you found the biggest downer.
Make sure you give reasons for your choices.

Write your review in 220-260 words in an appropriate

style.

Model answer:

A tale of two films

If I were to present two of the most contrasting films about

overcoming adversity it would be The Blind Side (2009) and
Doctor Zhivago (1965). Whereas the former left me with a
huge grin on my face, sadly, the latter left me feeling the
weight of the world on my shoulders.

Doctor Zhivago, directed by five-time Oscar winner David

Lean, is set in the Bolshevik revolution and follows the title
character, who must adapt to the new order while pining for
Lara, the beautiful wife of a political campaigner. The director
succeeded in creating a film that is thoroughly engaging but
full of gritty realism, cruelty and tragic irony. Take the
tissues!

The Blind Side, which is based on a true story, is also a bit of

a tearjerker, in a completely different way. Starring Sandra
Bullock, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of a
rich white mother in Tennessee who takes a homeless black
teenager under her roof. Understandably, the gentle giant
thinks he isn’t good at anything but his new mother sees his
potential to become a football star and part of the family. The
plot is based on a true story, making it all the more touching.

I would strongly recommend The Blind Side. It will appeal to a

range of people and is a great choice for a movie night.
Although Doctor Zhivago is a classic, I think it has more of a
niche audience and is best saved for when you want a dose
of gloom!