rk on reports, see pages 73, 107 and 119) 4 Task ‘A website you use regularly has asked users to send in a report about their experiences of using the febsite. You decide to send in a report In your report * explain what you find useful an the website and why * compare the website to other websites you use * suggest how the website could be improved. Write your report. (You should write between 220 and 260 words.) 2 Model answer Website reports Vocabulary You Like’ The purpos reportisto eeu recommend how the throughout Good points about the website panel ‘Use formal sercises. This is particularly exercises. This is particu bbe consistent helpful for students. study Include t40( for exams and the Widmer -Of-—Use a examples given means that the range of facabulary link for checking collocations a dictionary, for example. As any students work online, Comparison with other websites Compared with other websites ‘actually slightly harder to use and some of the links are | confusing. However, it of vocabulary than mast other Give facial — ies Compared t general language learning reasons fo yourviews. better as there is a link to get links to other sites that can b Recommendations for improvements Make your—The website could be improved nut of the up the individual pages and makin dictionary which students con USEFUL LANGUAGE Openings Closings Final suggestions/recommendations:Points to Remember 3. Sample task, ans Task White studying in UK, you recently attended a conference on creative thinking. The Course Director has written to you asking for a report Read the extract from the Director's letter below and the Course Programme, on which you have made some notes. Then, using the information appropriately, write a report for the Director saying how you benefited from the course, explaining what you were disappointed with and suggesting how aspects of the course could be improved. Course Programme Day [Lecter Training your | soy ay Day2 | Making creative ideas work Practice sessionsifree thinking Tram: Met loads of Day 3 | Films Great ideas ne “oe people’ [Practical test Day 1: | Evening reception. Discount an books. only 5% Write your report. (You should write between 180 and 220 words.) Ansiver car Ing more creativeAn international committee is giving money in the form of grants to protect historical buildings and sites. You decide to write a proposal saying which historical place you think should be preserved, explaining what damage has been caused to the place and why, and giving reasons why itis important for your chosen place to be preserved. Write your proposal. (You should write between 220 and 260 words.) 2 Model answer Proposal for Venice to receive | Explain the —Tho purpose of this proposal is\ Remember Purpose of 10 persuade the committee that \ to gue a + | the proposal the city of Venice should have a j) title and use inthe fist appropriate | grant fo help preserve some POragrOP™. tte buildings L odes | The problems with the city Venice has had a Stl has a lot of problems an | there are still many buildings save them. One of the most obvious reasons for damage és Give factual information| the Sea that is so much part of Jana objective it of the your views. | inzo the sea by nearby factories ‘are destroying the foundations of the city, In addition, globa \ | Use a range | water levels 10 rise, meaning of advanced ‘many buildings. Furthermore, ‘causing damage to of the beau Appeal to the Why Venice should be saved Use forme register and be consistent for Venice t0 be preserved for future generations is that it a complet Hy wmigue city Its buildings represent a past golden ther similar no duaildings Use a range It was also a famtastic feat to build a city this. Although some amount to save i as almost Canal needs some presery work done idler ree the comm reade gue nature of the city an why they ite historical importance and should recognise that Ven accept your rerant proposal, USEFUL LANGUAGE Formal language Points to Remember he benefits of ack idea or + Explain ise persuasive language and strategiesYou are studying in the UK and you and some ot ee students at your college would lke to start a music club in the evenings, You decide to write a proposal yee will include to the college principal Read the notice from the principal below, together with the ideas from other students. Then, using the information appropriately, write a proposal to the principal outlining what you would like to include in the club, explaining how it would benefit students. and suggesting how the club could be funded. \Write your proposal. (You should write between 220 08 of cma and 260 words) inglesh, Halso mean Bring own instruments. Get to know each other. Give concerts and charge? Make CDS to sell? Write music and songs? Practise more English CommentsFor work on ¢ Fr 4 Task Your teacher has asked you to write an essay saying if you agree with the following statement: People accuse the entertainment industry of being superficial, but it employs a great many people and is an essential part of our lives. Write your essay. {You should write between 220 and 260 words, 2 Model answer culture has moveased over the (eee you think the ms, many people have ‘argument in westioned the point of the the essay tit questioned the the essay tit entertainment indusry For is an issue Use complex M20: ating has alwans Bee — playing at work, ond is not considered to be a veal job, but Remember to use topic There ts no dou! sentences at the industry are very superficial the beginning When ray zi hen we ger wrapp of each im or pop stars’ lives ami paragraph. yhen we see them running Give into problems despite all their ~ examples to LUse formal or money, itis easy 10 think Justify your Semiformal they are all rather spoilt and argument. | language. dio not deserve the enorme | them get paid In addition, we | the way that food production or Use linking bvords to help the reader Give examples to justify your the reader. Give your personal the last omever,ifwe look below these _ Remember that touse topic sentences at surface issues, we cars the entertainment industry has the beginning| grown enormously worldwide : ofeach over the last few decades. TV IY paragraph. is now in every home and pop from the Internet. Th pe when more Use formal ay ‘raditional jo fing sermrformal Furthermore this giant industry is ow spproach 10 relaxing, vital for all of us whe White the rtainment industry has assy _and—Use complex USEFUL LANGUAGE Introduction Explaining someone else's aner opinion: Presenting an argument ae Explaining why: Conclusion Giving your opinion: Expressing contrast in my opinionPoints co Remember Always make a plan for your essay. Example plans Paragraph 3: Suggest another possible solu Paragraph 4 ate your opinion about which 3 Sample task, answers and comments Task In class, you have been discussing films, Your teacher has asked you to write an essay on the following topic: To what extent do you such as YouTube, are destroying the commercial films? Write your essay. (You should write between 220 and 260 words) think video-sharing sites, udlience for 1» these Comments The development of topi ore i J range of vocabulary tures but sentences are shart an The register is appropriate for the target audience, The target reader would be info Band34. Task {A friend of yours is writing a book on attitudes to animals in different countries and has asked you to ‘write a contribution. In your contribution you should say what kinds of domestic animals are popular, explain the attitude people in your country have to animals generally and suggest whether you think attitudes to animals should change or not and why. Write your contribution to the book, (You should write between 220 and 260 words.) 1 kinds of animals Try toge | rather than 4 in your home. Particular "Personal say what you favourites ave dogs and cats, Make sure leserbe rabbits, Ramsters _and_mi you give the vy people ride and keep | aske near? he question. uman. People keep dogs, not to race them. We Furthermore, we are keen fo support charities which protect endangered species. In addition, there are several st groups who organise demonstrat nal People say that, in Britain, we Make sure peop formation yhich the British should should be spent on USEFUL LANGUAGE Describing general facts Predicting the future Pointing out benefitsle task, answers and comm You see this announcement in a travel ma I'm writing a guidebook for students and would like contributions to my book. In your ? contribution please deseribe what a student visitor could do in your region without much money, give general advice s our country and persuade students spendin, bn visit to visit your on. \Weite your contribution, (You should write between 220 and 260 words.) Answer Commer Band 2mysel evelop a ‘more informed point of view on | (For work on competition entries, see page 158, the diversity bepueen cultures. | 4 Task I kaiow it would give me a | iperspective on my life back home, You see this announcement on the webs Use a You separate ould pick me for this \, Give lots of ‘and reasons tosupport | your entry. ause I am independent We are running a competition for people to participate in a new reality TV series. The winners of our competition will have to live in the jungle for six months, where you will ‘on limited resources and 1 have to learn to grow crops and survive. If you are interested, please write and explain why you want to participate, what you expect to learn and why we should and outgoing and also I d for each paragraph. I. am very resourceful. Two he more than happy t0 liv how we can live mors y Lam at an age where 1. flexible and adaptable and sd to take on hoard new the point ck you oe - Make sure ideas. I would throw myself you are Write your competition entry. (You should write | _Jousoud wholeheartdy ino te project asked for between 220 and 260 words.) rust 1 prokab convince the sal, which into the jungle wo lve and learn AN eneeing his opportunity would al been Points to Remember focus | change my «The most important ching «that you have co persuad paragraph: \ boring. Every Make sur appealing co chem emationalh 0 T would like 10 6 the points anybody ¢ see how I could live without] YOu ore ail the material things I am) %° sed to, 1 would expeet to learn a lot hms surroundings: Lam swe Iwould3 Sample task, answer You see this announcement on a website. SMPETITION: ‘Ove website is running @ compeiition to select a building to include in o site we are creating obout important buildings round the world. If you want a building in your town or city to be selected, then write 10 us outlining the function of the building explaining why itis important fo your town or city cand saying why it should be selected to be in our programme. Write your competition entry. (You should write between 220 and 260 words.) centre of town and since the Another reason why the foun és that ct has deen a sfacliom with beautiful white arches. It huge bur when you are inside you are clase to the the national qame Comments All poincs are covered with good expansiorFor work on rel 4 2 ea > | Task AA friend of yours is applying for a job with a travel company as a tourist guide for English-speaking tourists visiting your country. The company has asked you to provide a character reference for your friend, The reference should indicate how you know the person. It must also include a description of the person's character and the reasons why he or she jould be suitable for the job. Write your reference. (You should write between 220 and 260 words.) To whom with the ppropriste Katarzyna Kowal © formal State the full saeimel — Katareyna and I have been name ofthe working together im the same Pe150 Yo English LanguageSchoo! about Her job at the school is Social * say how you Programme Organiser ard — know the over the five years she has been person. at the school, she has proved herself to be an extremely hard- working and valuable mem’ ofthe team, Sheundoubtedly has strong sense of responsibility always punctual and very ime off sick I feel sure that Katarzyna excellent tourist would be ide, partic ecause of way sho deals with people dat all bossy. Everyone who works with her respects her as _ Use a variety and easygoing and gets on language to . : describe the person, well with everyone, She has your overall opinion of suitability for a reputation as a good team player, not only being extré sensitivity and awareness of On first meeting Katarzyna, y might think that she is a litt shy, but as you ger t atte gu and is more than cape professionally and without For all the reasons that ‘I have outlined, I believe tha would be an asset as I therefore have no hesitation USEFUL LANGUAGE Beginning che reference Main part of the reference 1e undaubtedly has a Ending the reference Ue a variety — of interesting person Divide y appropriate3 Sample task, answers and comments Task A friend of yours has applied for a job as a child- minder for a family of three children. The successful candidate will have sole responsibilty for looking after the children (aged between seven and fourteen) for the duration of the summer holidays. In your reference, you should say how you know the person. You should also include information about their personal skills and qualities, any relevant experience they have and the reasons why you think they would be suitable for the job. Write your reference. (You should write bet 220 and 260 words.) Answer an extremely hard-working useful when looking after children. Her and she would certainly enjoy taking out the children Comments : r stent with formality: sometime appropriately an ther informal here ae akes with grammar (I kr : nds her being use hiléren) and Band 4| information vork on information sheets see pa For You have been asked by your college director to write an information sheet giving information and advice to students about how to get the most out of being and studying at the college. ‘The ttle of the information sheet is Makifg the most of your time here and must include information and advice on the following: * Gifferent English courses © the range of social activities * the best type of accommodation. Write the information sheet. between 220 and 260 words.) (You should write 2 Model answer Making the most of your time here | Your time here at Rookfield— include nclade College could be one of the best short ashore times of your life. So make sure introduction. | sion English courses Youwill havea General English ~ Use sub. _ course for three hours every headings morning, In the ere appropriate there i a choice of three m specialised courses: I Business ish for Tourism and 3 English for Academic noses. It is import you choose the right course for you. If you're not sure what t0 choose, make an appointment Give clear alk to the Director of Stucios and/or ligeuss your options advice a appropriate. Social actives In order to make the most of | range of social on offer. Taking part in these of fo know people and practising your English informally, as well as having fun. In a gpical month, the ities, ice-skating, foo vark and lots more. Pi 2 le Accommodation Students at ge usual and Staying with am English family making friends and practising any member of staff at the college for help. They want you yield College Be clearly organised, |3 Sample task, answers and comments You are a member of a sports club which has members frommany different countries, The club has recently extended both its sports and recreational facilities. The manager has asked you to write an information sheet for English-speaking me encouraging them to use the ne: In your information sheet ine why the club v extended describe which new facilities are available explain how members will benefit from using the facilities. Write the information sheet. (You should write between 220 and 260 words | Answer5 and 42. Your sports club magazine is including a special section on role models in sport. You have been ‘asked to contribute a shart article profiling somebody involved in sport or a sportsperson you know about Write the article describing some of the achievements of this person and why you think he/she is a good role model for young people. (You should write between 220 and 260 words.) The most gifted player ever? With movements described as aetention include like’, Roger Federer is grabbing ttle quotes, one of the beautiful players to questi atch He makes everything ima Took so easy, Not only 1 ime that he is quick Use informal model Born in 1981 ng ten age of six. Since turning Grand Slam titles, includin the Wimbledon trophy mes. He holds the He is considered quest McEnroe 10 make cresting Not only has Federer achieved an ineredible amount in a elatively short carver, but I Aired, On the professional circuit, he has ned a reputation as a serene d focused ‘emotional ubursts. Desp some setbacks, like the death pach in 2002, Fe hhas remained determined and 1at Roger Federer is a great le mode K aviour Both an and off the USEFUL LANGUAGE Points to Remember + aquestion \ Give your own apinion summarise the end.‘The director of an international language school has written to your company asking if you would be interested in taking par tin aw rk experience scheme and offering temporary summer work to students. Yo manager hi 168, explaining what r person \ ho might be interes Write your letter. (You should write bet 1d 260 Firstly letmecxp the kand of work does. We are pr agent. Most of our ay alter and reports back tives. We sted. sry intereste ed sinabitabout book tickers: advising them ‘iment which be deli ea Ielp inthe office, d d to offer temp asked you to write a letter to the director outlining the kind of work your kind of work experience students could get and suggesting the type of ompany Make sure } you include point into a computer and answering The other possibility the shor your letter { bookings. paragraphs, benepit rom work ke sur you inclu meone who is interested in | the tourist industry. Ideal onsiderable pressure. Finally he successful candidates would be abl arly and pr | Thank you for approaching our | “ampany about this scheme and look forward to hearing n Use? from yo appropriate formal Finish the —Yours faithfully informa et language appropriately USEFUL LANGUAGE More formal 2 explain More informal 1? | hope youtre weFor work on review 4. Task You see this announcement on a website: Have youbeen toare Ifso, write a review for out website, Your review should describe the restaurantandits atmosphere, explain why the restaurant is different or special and say wheth: not you would recommend it to other people Write your review, (You should write between 220 see page 21 and 260 words) {sive persona information ‘question to catch your reader attention | | Use plenty of modifiers to help the reader understand experience. The Ninja restaurant Nin York? A visit t0 the Weiter sour table, It looks a bit like a I as there are latticed ors which the ninja watters 8. The The menu has re than a hundred choices plate placed antthatisspecial or different? \ Give some r | What 1 was impressed with was which was Compare the restaurant | CDiplay, exc. | with others. | The special Detter than at many similar ovelty-¢ype restaurants restaurant 1 that the waiters | ean perform magic tricks your table, which is @ great alking point. In fac, itis worth ertainment alone The Japanese food in more The Ni al of New York but itis ring experience Use a ttl i d recommend it sa typeof experience a differe USEFUL LANGUAGE ving identifying information basic The restaurant ha information the Kooks latest allourn about the whe eres eos Describing your experience Saying what was different or interesting G even fitsrite you this announcement in a book magazin ur ceade 19 article for article. and 260 words, 2 Model answer Give some the book you Think. carefully organisation so that the separate are well he Enigma of Arrival" is the who arrives in the UK as the narrator describes physically and mentally. Mo rural England. Jn this sense at because the graphic spect of the book is the the main character development as he gets used t0 fou should write between 220 | Remember to| cover all the question, (on his previous way of fe, and Mention — | examples the Book moves through time describing England's eae member to | 9%? the period when the main relevant. points in the ‘question. There Hient different places changes us. 1 i— Dor the story of | carefully abo) sothat the is the book separate tne points in thinking of changing where ive interested oe rn this book et balanced in England several decades age Retna eT eee ene USEFUL LANGUAGE