Documente Academic
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WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 1
a personal profile
WRITING TIP
When you write a personal profile, its very important
to think about who you are writing to and whether you
need to use formal or informal language. You also need
to think about what type of information the reader will be
interested in.
Name
Age
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 2
a discursive essay
WRITING TIP
A discursive essay is an essay that explores a particular
subject. A discursive essay needs to be balanced: you
should present arguments on both sides in a neutral
way before you express your own opinion.
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 3
a description of a place
WRITING TIP
When you write a description of a place, you need to try
to paint a picture with words so that the reader feels as if
they were in that place. For this reason, it is a good idea to:
give a lot of details describing the place;
use a wide range of vocabulary, especially adjectives;
describe what you can hear, smell, touch and taste.
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 4
a problem-solution essay
WRITING TIP
In a problem-solution essay, you need to state the problem, analyse
the causes of the problem and suggest a solution.
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 5
a narrative
WRITING TIP
When you write a narrative, you need to make the story
come alive. You need to write memorable descriptions
of people and places. So its a good idea to use plenty of
adjectives and adverbs of manner.
B
Read the first paragraph of the narrative. What
purpose does it serve?
A strange case
It was a bitingly cold day in January. There was a hint of snow in
the air, and the sky was so dark that it seemed to be night-time.
We were all standing in the playing fields, wearing our sports
kit and feeling pretty miserable, when a shrill whistle sounded.
OK everyone, line up! shouted our sports master, Mr. Davies, a
well-built Welshman with a full head of ginger hair, who didnt
understand the meaning of the word cold. He briskly selected two
teams and we reluctantly started to play a game of rugby.
It had been raining a lot the previous few days, and the pitch had
turned into a field of mud. I could hear the squelch under my boots
every time I moved. Suddenly, someone passed me the ball, and I
just managed to hold on to it as my hands were almost frozen. I ran
a few yards but then I was tackled hard and I fell to the ground. I
was pushing on the muddy surface with my hands to try to get up,
when I felt something hard and metallic.
I went over to Mr. Davies and told him about it after all, someone
could cut their knee if they happened to fall there. He immediately
stopped the match and we all quickly went over to look at the
mysterious object. Jenkins, Peters and Sullivan, go to the gardeners
shed and get some shovels, said Mr. Davies. In the meantime, the
rest of you run around the pitch to keep warm, he added. As soon
as the shovels appeared, we started digging. It was easy work as the
ground was so soft after all the rain. After a short time, we pulled
out a large metallic case from the depths of the mud.
We opened the case, and at first all we could see were some old
clothes. We were a bit disappointed because we were expecting
something a bit more exciting. But the moment we lifted the
clothes up, we saw lots of diamonds that were shining brilliantly,
despite the dullness of the day. Then Mr. Davies said, Ill take care
of this, boys. Theres no need to tell anyone about it.
The next day Mr. Davies didnt come in to school. He had called in
to say that he was sick. Its now three weeks since we found the
case, and he still hasnt come back
Read the story again and identify all the time phrases.
Answer the questions.
1 Does the story use direct or indirect speech? Why?
2 What tense is used to describe the main events?
3 Look at paragraph 2 and identify three other
tenses that are used. Why is each one used?
Underline the time phrase that does not fit in each
sentence.
1 As soon as/While/The moment he got back, he
phoned the police.
2 We were waiting to get into the cinema. Meanwhile/
In the meantime/Before, we talked about which
film we were going to see.
3 They have very good customer service. When
you ring them up, they reply subsequently/
immediately/instantly.
4 This city was originally/eventually/previously called
Madras, but now its called Chennai.
5 I ran out of water while walking in the mountains
last year. Ever since/Subsequently/Previously,
Ive always made sure to bring enough water when
I go hiking.
Write a short story (200250 words). It can be:
a) a love story.
b) a thriller.
c) a horror story.
d) a true story based on something that happened
to you.
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 6
a report
B
WRITING TIP
When you write a report, clarity is essential. You should
organise your report into paragraphs, and clearly explain
the objective of the report at the beginning, and draw
conclusions at the end. You should use a formal style and
avoid contractions.
North America
Growth from
2014:
20112014
previous year projection projected
growth
165,104
2%
186,344
13%
2%
112,642
4%
Asia/Pacific
132,172
6%
157,155
19%
Central &
Eastern Europe
26,151
7%
31,089
19%
Latin America
35,344
10%
45,600
29%
4,155
15%
4,412
6%
Rest of World
11,592
6%
14,812
28%
483,206
4%
552,054
14%
World
Source: ZenithOptimedia
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 7
a leaflet
WRITING TIP
When you write a leaflet, it must be easy for the reader to see the main
points at a glance. To achieve, this you need to include:
a clear title in big letters, saying what the leaflet is about;
a slogan, summing up the message of the leaflet;
clear subheadings.
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 8
a personal memory
WRITING TIP
When you write about a memory, you should include rich detail
so that the reader feels that they are in the story or the place
with you. Use lots of description.
1
2
4
5
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 9
a review
WRITING TIP
When you write a review of a book or a film, you should provide a
basic description of what it is about, without describing the plot
in a lot of detail. You should also say what you like and dont like
about it. Aer reading your review, the reader should have a good
idea of whether the book or film will be of interest to them.
The reviewer
1 describes the plot in detail.
2 gives a basic idea of the plot.
3 gives no indication of what the film is about.
4 ruins the film because he describes the ending.
5 really likes the film.
6 really dislikes the film.
7 thinks that the film has strong and weak points.
8 doesnt give an opinion about the film.
Mentir Es Vivir
Film review
10
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED UNIT 10
WRITING TIP
When you write a for and against essay, you need to
describe both sides of the question in a balanced way.
You should offer your own opinion at the end in the
conclusion.
WRITING EXTRA
ADVANCED
ANSWER KEY
UNIT 3
1A
1B
1f
2 Yes
2b
3 Yes
3g
4 Yes
4d 5a
5 Yes
6 Yes
6e 7h 8c
4A
4B
UNIT 2
1C
3 False
4 False
2B
additionally; furthermore
on the contrary
thus, for this reason; hence; so
in conclusion; evidently
4B
a) whereas; although
c) having said that
b) despite
4
5
4 clause
UNIT 5
Suggested answers
1 The rain was beating down and gusts of
wind shook the trees.
2 The roast chicken was a golden-brown
colour and smelt deliciously of butter
and garlic.
3 My ears were throbbing as the band
belted out their pulsating songs.
4 She was wearing a green and purple
dress and smooth shiny silver tights.
1 deep; worn by centuries of wheels
2 high; heavy with dripping moss and
fleshy ferns
3 Bronzing bracken and mottled bramble
gleamed in the light of the sinking sun.
4 These adjectives are not normally used
to describe the words they modify in the
text. This makes them more memorable.
2A
3A
3B
UNIT 4
1 False 2 True
5 True 6 False
1
2
3
4
1B
Noun or gerund
b)
Informal
1A
UNIT 1
3B
1
2
3
4
5
3A
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UNIT 6
UNIT 8
1
2
3
4
5
2A
2B
UNIT 7
1A
1B
Possible answers
Nightlife; Special offer
Possible answers
Use a lot of detail, including lots of
adjectives.
Use onomatopoeia.
Describe what things are made of.
A detailed description is better than a
general one.
Describe what you can hear.
Use strong verbs to give a more precise
and vivid description.
Use memorable similes or images.
5
1
2
3
4
5
UNIT 9
1A
2, 7
1B
Possible answer
Yes, it is helpful. It gives you a good
general idea of what the film is about,
while not describing everything that
happens. In addition, the reviewer
expresses his opinion in a clear and
reasoned way.
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an all-star cast
penniless
chronicles/tells a tale
driven purely by greed and ambition
Sophia Jones puts in a great
performance
6 everything hinges on deMottas
performance
7 he is by no means dreadful
8 the superlative raw material
Suggested answers
1 very interesting
2 very boring
3 with a plot that develops quickly
4 makes you want to read the next page/
addictive
5 complicated changes in the story
UNIT10
Possible answers
1 access to information; keeping
up-to-date with current affairs;
communication
2 danger of addiction; reliability
3 Not really. He/She thinks that it all
depends on how we use the Internet.
2A
2B
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
aer a preposition
subject of the sentence
aer a preposition
aer a preposition
subject of the sentence
aer a conjunction