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EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE
WITH ANSWER KEY
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE UNIT 1
A Description of a Place
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. Tokyo is a modern Japanese / large city.
2. We saw a big impressive / stone castle at the top of the hill.
3. Lily lives in a cute / ancient little French village.
4. My parents stayed in a beautiful / new huge hotel in London.
5. My grandfather showed me an old black and white / interesting photograph of the
town where
he was born.
2 Look at the adjectives below and answer the questions that follow.
1. Which two adjectives are used to express an opinion? …………………… and ……………………
2. Which two adjectives describe size? …………………… and ……………………
3. Which adjective describes age? ……………………
4. Which adjective describes shape? ……………………
5. Which adjective describes origin? ……………………
6. Which two adjectives describe material? …………………… and ……………………
A B
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
5 These sentences are taken from different descriptions of places. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE UNIT 2
A Narrative
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. Jake got off the bus. Then / Finally, he entered the shopping centre.
2. Kate was confused. At first / Eventually, she didn’t know what to do.
3. Before / Later the firefighters left the house, they checked that it was empty.
4. As soon as / In the beginning it was safe, he landed the plane.
5. Mrs Tate parked the car. After / Next, she got out and helped the injured people.
2 Look at the words and expressions below and answer the questions that follow.
1. Which expression refers to actions at the beginning of a story? ……………………
2. Which words and expressions are usually used to talk about actions that happen in the
middle
of a story?
…………………… , …………………… , …………………… , ……………………
3. Which words generally refer to actions at the end of a story? …………………… ,
……………………
3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for a narrative.
gives the details of the story • sets the scene • gives the ending of the story
gives the consequences • introduces the characters
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from different narratives. Write where they belong: O (in the
opening),
B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE UNIT 3
1. I was …………………… pleased to get your e‐mail. I was thinking of you all week.
2. …………………… , we couldn’t go to Tom and Alison’s wedding.
3. I’m feeling …………………… tired. Can we sit for a few minutes?
4. Thank you for replying so …………………… .
5. Peter missed the last bus, but …………………… he found a taxi.
2 Look at the expressions below and answer the questions that follow.
I’m writing to tell you about… • Hi ... , • Write soon! • How are you? • Regards, • That’s
all for now.
1. Which three expressions are used at the beginning of an informal letter or e‐mail?
…………………………… , …………………………… , ……………………………
2. Which three expressions are used at the end of an informal letter or e‐mail?
…………………………… , …………………………… , ……………………………
3 Number the following parts of an informal letter or e-mail in the correct order.
…… Closing remarks
…… Body: information, news or details
…… Greeting
…… Signing off
…… Opening remarks, reason for writing
4 These sentences and expressions are taken from different informal letters or e-mails. Write
where they belong: G (greeting), O (opening remarks), B (body), C (closing remarks) or S
(signing off).
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE UNIT 4
A Description of a Person
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. John never talks to anybody. Furthermore / As well as, he is a very selfish person.
2. Luke is an excellent swimmer. Moreover / In addition to, he plays for the school
football team.
3. Fiona studies chemistry in addition / as well as physics.
4. My mother speaks French. She furthermore / also knows some German.
5. Chris is active in the community. In addition to / Moreover working with old people,
he volunteers at the local hospital.
A B
3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for a description
of a person.
say how you know the person • describe the person’s appearance • introduce the person
describe the person’s activities • give a summary including an opinion about the person
describe the person’s personality
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from different descriptions of people. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE UNIT 5
1. I really want to buy these jeans. However / On the one hand, they cost too much.
2. The company spent a lot of money on adverts. Although / Nevertheless, they weren’t
very effective.
3. That restaurant is very popular, but / on the other hand I don’t enjoy the food there.
4. Even though / However everyone said the car was a bargain, I decided not to buy it.
5. On the one hand / Although I knew the shoes wouldn’t fit me, I tried them on anyway.
2 Look at the expressions below and answer the questions that follow.
For this reason, ... • On the other hand, ... • It is a fact that ... • On the one hand, ...
In addition, ... • It is true that ...
1. Which two expressions are usually used together to compare two completely different
ideas?
…………………… and ……………………
2. Which two expressions are used to show facts? …………………… and ……………………
3. Which expression shows a result? ……………………
4. Which expression gives extra information about a subject? ……………………
3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for a for and
against essay.
introduces the issue • sums up the topic • presents arguments for and against the issue
states the writer’s opinion • gives examples
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from different for and against essays. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
government’s
main goals.
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE 6
A Film Review
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. In the film, the man changes his name so that / to confuse his enemies.
2. They decided to film in India in order to / so that make the film realistic.
3. The actor is spending some time in Japan so that / to he can understand Japanese
culture better.
4. We went to the cinema early so that / in order to we would be sure to get tickets for
the film.
5. The actor had to work hard to / so that get the right accent.
A B
3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for a film review.
gives an opinion • gives the strong and/or weak points of the film • gives the title
gives a recommendation • gives more information about the characters and the plot
gives the names of the main actors and director • gives a general description
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from different film reviews. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE 7
A News Report
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. He wasn’t wearing warm clothes since / therefore he was very cold.
2. There were many homeless people in the town because of / so they opened a shelter.
3. Her parents were worried consequently / since she hadn’t called them.
4. He was taken to hospital because of / as his illness.
5. They closed the shelter as / consequently they didn’t have enough money.
2 Look at the connectors below and answer the questions that follow.
1. Which connectors show cause? …………………………… , …………………………… ,
…………………………… and ……………………………
2. Which connectors show result? …………………………… , …………………………… ,
…………………………… , …………………………… and ……………………………
3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for a news report.
gives a summary of the events • gives reactions and/or comments • gives the most
important facts
develops the relevant information in detail • mentions the significance of the event
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from different news reports. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE 8
An Opinion Essay
1 Complete the sentences with a suitable pronoun or possessive adjective.
1. Many people who own mobile phones believe they couldn’t live without ……………………
.
2. The Prime Minister spoke about homelessness and said that …………………… was a
serious problem.
3. Paul was very embarrassed when he told me that he had forgotten ……………………
name.
4. I called Julia to ask …………………… if she knew Tom’s address.
5. We must make looking after the environment …………………… main goal.
1. As I …………………… it, …
2. I …………………… agree that …
3. In my …………………… , …
4. There’s no …………………… that …
5. It …………………… to me that …
3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for an opinion
essay.
restates the writer’s opinion • states the topic and the writer’s opinion
supports the writer’s opinion with reasons, facts and examples
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from different opinion essays. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE 9
A Biography
1 Choose the correct answer.
1. She has long black / beautiful hair.
2. He was arrested in 2004. Consequently / Nevertheless, he didn’t see his family for
several years.
3. She is the national champion also / as well as the Olympic champion.
4. Everyone said that Kim wouldn’t succeed. Although / However, she is a determined
person and didn’t give up.
5. Everyone was luckily / quite relieved when they heard the news.
2 Look at the connectors below and answer the questions that follow.
1. Which of the connectors are used to add more information? …………………… and
……………………
2. Which of the connectors are used to show results? …………………… and ……………………
3. Which of the connectors are used to show a contrast? …………………… and ……………………
4. Which of the connectors are used to show reasons? …………………… and ……………………
3 Complete the chart with the expressions below to show the correct plan for a biography.
gives information about the person’s life • tells who the person is
gives information about the person’s career • summarises the person’s achievements
says why he / she is famous • talks about the person’s future plans
Opening:
Body:
Closing:
4 These sentences are taken from different biographies. Write where they belong:
O (in the opening), B (in the body) or C (in the closing).
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE ANSWER KEY
EXTRA WRITING PRACTICE 1
1 1. Japanese 4. beautiful
2. stone 5. black and white
3. cute
4 Opening: gives general details, introduces the place
Body: gives greater detail, tells you what you can see and do there
Closing: includes an opinion, gives a summary or conclusion
2 1. at first
2. then, next, as soon as, after
3. eventually, finally
3 Opening: sets the scene, introduces the characters
Body: gives the details of the story
Closing: gives the ending of the story, gives the consequences
2 1. I’m writing to tell you about … , Hi … , How are you?
2. Write soon!, Regards, That’s all for now.
3 1. Greeting
2. Opening remarks, reason for writing
3. Body: information, news or details
4. Closing remarks
5. Signing off
3 Opening: say how you know the person, introduce the person
Body: describe the person’s appearance, describe the person’s activities, describe the person’s personality
Closing: give a summary including an opinion about the person
2 1. On the one hand … ,
On the other hand, …
2. It is a fact that … , It is true that …
3. For this reason, …
4. In addition, …
3 Opening: introduces the issue
Body: presents arguments for and against the issue, gives examples
Closing: sums up the topic, states the writer’s opinion
3 Opening: gives the title, gives a general description, gives the names of the main actors
and director
Body: gives the strong and/or weak points of the film, gives more information about the characters and the plot
Closing: gives an opinion, gives a recommendation
2 1. since, because of, as, because
2. consequently, so, for this reason, therefore, as a result
3 Opening: gives a summary of the events, gives the most important facts
Body: develops the relevant information in detail
Closing: gives reactions and/or comments, mentions the significance of the event
3 Opening: states the topic and the writer’s opinion
Body: supports the writer’s opinion with reasons, facts and examples
Closing: restates the writer’s opinion
2 1. moreover, furthermore
2. therefore, consequently
3. however, although
4. since, because
3 Opening: tells who the person is, says why he/she is famous
Body: gives information about the person’s life, gives information about the person’s
career
Closing: summarises the person’s achievements, talks about the person’s future plans