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Pro-ELT Teacher Training Materials

Language/Aptis point: Writing Practice
Writing (50 minutes)

Part 1: Thank you for joining our Environment Protection Association. We need to know a
little bit about you for our files. Could you please fill in the form below and answer the
question underneath. (10 minutes)

First name

Last name

Date of birth Day Month Year

Profession

Address

Email address

Interests regarding protecting the 1.

environment
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Part 2: Please tell us why you joined our association and what you think our priorities should
be.
(20 -30 words)

Contributed by: (ANONYMOUS AND LEE BARKER)

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The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733)
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Part 3: You have recently joined an Environmental Protection society and you are talking to
some of the other society members in a chat room. Answer their questions using complete
sentences. Use 30-40 words per answer. You have 10 minutes to complete all 3 answers.

Peter- Hi! I see you are new to the site. I joined last year because I want to help protect the
planet. Why did you join?
You-
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Peter- The company I work for has many special environment protection projects. What
about the company you work with? Are there any special projects you are involved with?
You-
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Peter- I think recycling is a great but simple way we can help save the planet. What do you
think about recycling?
You-

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Contributed by: (ANONYMOUS AND LEE BARKER)

© The British Council, 2013
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733)
 Creating Opportunity Worldwide

Pro-ELT Teacher Training Materials

Part 4: You saw this note on the Association website about an Environment Protection
Competition for schools.
Dear members,

I am writing to inform you that the Environment Protection competition for primary
and secondary schools has been cancelled due to lack of sponsorship. We are very
sorry to disappoint Association members and we hope to have another competition
soon.

Tom Jones
Public Relations Manager

1. Write an email to a friend. Tell her/him what you think about the cancellation and
suggest other ways of making students aware of how important it is to protect the
environment. Write about 50 words. You have 10 minutes.
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2. Write an email to the Public Relations Manager. Explain how you feel about the
competition being cancelled and suggest alternative ways of getting sponsorship for
it. Write 120-150 words. You have 20 minutes.
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Contributed by: (ANONYMOUS AND LEE BARKER)
© The British Council, 2013
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733)
 Creating Opportunity Worldwide

Pro-ELT Teacher Training Materials

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Contributed by: (ANONYMOUS AND LEE BARKER)

© The British Council, 2013
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and education opportunities.
British Council Malaysia is a branch (995232-A) of the British Council, registered as a charity in England and Wales (209131) and Scotland (SC037733)