Fce Tips Writing Models 2019.pdf

Part I A letter or email \orr sar'this job advertisementin a magazinecalled JobsAbroad". Readthe adr ertisementand the notesyou have made.Then write an email application ior the job, using all your notes.Write 120_150words.

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D e a rS i r o r M a d a m ,( 1 ) I am writing to apply for the post of Sports and ActivitiesOrganiser,(7) as advertisedin Jobs Abroad magazine.(3) (4) I would very much welcome the opportunity to spend the summer working at Camp UK in Scotland as (6) | enjoy working with teenagers,(7) and would also like to get to know more about life and customs in the UK. Moreover,(6) | am a keen sportspersonand e n j o yh o r s e - r i d i n gt,e n n i sa n d v o l l e y b a l l(.4 ) I have a good command of English,(7) having studied it at school for eight years, and I have also (6) spent a month at a summer school in lreland.(4) I would be gratefulif you could tell me what type of accommodation(7)you provideand whal it costs. Could you also (6) let me know when you will be holdingthe interviews?(a) fi) I look forward to hearingfrom you. (5) Yours faithfully(1) J o a n n aM u r d o c h

If you begin the letter or email with Dear Sir or Madam, finish with Yoursfaithfully. If you begin with Dear (Mr Smfth), finish with Yourssincerely. If you are askedto write an email, you will be given a printed email headingso you do not needto make one up.

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Startby sayingwhy you are writing. Divide the letter into three or four short paragraphs,eachwith its own topic. If you expecta reply to your letter write 'I look forward to hearingfrom you.' after the final paragraph. Uselinking words to join ideasand sentences.

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Pafi2 A letter You have received a letter from a friend in an English-speakingcountry, telling you what they did in the summer holidays. Write a letter back telling them what you did in the holidays. Write 120-180words.

Invent a name for the person you are writing to. Mention the correspondence that you have received.Thank the person for it or react to it in some way. Use informal language, contractions,someshort phrasalverbsand sentences, (one or two) exclamation marks. Divide the letter into three or four short paragraphs,each with its own topic. Finish the letter with an informal phrase such as Loue, Lots of loue, Take care or All the best.

Dear Sally(1) Thanks for your letter. (2) It soundslike you had a great summer. I really enjoyedthe holidaystoo, but they weren't long enough! (3) (4) As soon as schoolbroke up I went off to Spainwith my parents.We stayedin a lovely little village on the north coastand spent loads of time on the beach or walking in the mountains. (a) When I came back (:) I spent three works working in a cafe.At first I was in the kitchen, washing up I hated that. But after a while the bosslet me take orders and servecustomers.That was much more fun, and I got some good tips too. In the final week of the holiday I went and stayedwith my cousins.We just lazed around and spent most of the time watching DVDs' Then it was back to school.(4) Anyway I'd (3) better stop here as I've got quite a lot of homework to get through before tomorrow' (4) How's school going?Write again soon with more news' Love (5) Laura

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Part2 A review You recently saw this notice in a magazine.

Haveyou readany booksrecenily?rf so, preasewriteand terl u s a b o u to n e o f t h e m .s a y w h a ty o u r i k e do r d i d n ' tr i k e abour the storyand the characters.

Write a review of 120-lg0 words.

In the first paragraphsay what you are reviewing key information fsuch as the author of a book or the directorof a film).

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recentlV read Thephantomof the Opera,a I novelwrittenin 1910 by GastonLeroux.lt I I has beenadapteda numberof timesfor the cinemaand also madeintoan immenserv successfulmusical.(I) (4) It's set in Parisand is the storyof Erik(the 'phantom'), a menacingfigurewho liveshidden awayin the basementof the operahouse. He is in lovewith Christine, an operasinger, but she in turn lovesa youngaristocratcalled Raoul.(3) The plot is very intricatewith tots of twistsand turns,whichkeepthe readerturning the pages.(2) (4) My maincriticismof the bookis the characterisation. (2) Thecharacters are unmemorable and rathershallow.lt is often difficultto understand whytheydo certain things,for example,(6) whenChristinechooses to havea conversation with Raoulon the roof of the operahouse.(4) To sum up, I enjoyedthis ,gothic'horror storydespitethe weaknesses in the characterisation. However, I'd onlyrecommend it to peoplewho reallyenjoyhorroror ghost stories.(4) (5)

You can give both positiveand negativeopinions. Saybriefly what happensin the book, play, film, etc. Put each topic in a separateparagraph. Summariseyour opinion in the final paragraphancl give a recommendation(either positive or negativeJ If you can, give examplesfrom the story to supporr your opinions,but make sure you keep within the word limit.

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Part 2 An article You have seen this announcement in a magazine.

We are offering a prize for the best article with the tiile:

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A town that I really like Haveyou evervisitedthe south west of England? (1) | was broughtup there, in a town called Kingsbury. and in my opinionyou couldn'tchoose a better placeto live or just to visit. (3) Kingsburyis only a couplemilesfrom the coasr, whereyou can find lots of fantasticbeaches.The surrounding countrysideis very beautifuland there are some wild,woodlandareas nearby,idealfor walkingand other outdooractivities.(3) Thetown itself is very pretty,with narrowwinding streetsand lots of interestingold buildings.There are quite a few good caf6s and restaurantsano the shopsare excellent.Everyweekendthere'sa farmers'marketwhenyou can fresh local mear and vegetables. (3) Finally,the pace of life is slowerthan in the city. Peopleare friendlyand aren'talwaysin a hurry. Theyhavemoretime to stop and chat with you. (3) So, whateveryou'relookingfor in a small town - attractivebuildings,great shops, nice places to eat and drink,goodleisurefacilities- Kingsbury h a s t h e ma l l .( 3 ) ( 4 )

Involve the reader.You can address them directly,especiallywith questions. Usean informal, lively style.Avoid using a lot of formal language. Divide the informationinto clearly organisedparagraphs. Finish by summarisingwhat you have said,and giving your opinion, if appropriate.

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Part 2 A report The collegewhere you study wants to raise some money to buy new books and DVDs for the library. The principal has asked you to write report recommending the best way to raise the money. Write a report of 120-180words.

Start with an introductionsettingout the aim of the report. Organisethe informationinto sections. Useheadingsif appropriate. You can use numberedor bullet points. Use fairly formal language.

The purposeof this report is to considerdifferent ways of raising moneyto pay for new books and DVDsfor the school library,and to recommendthe best courseof action. (1)

Expressopinionsimpersonally. F i n i s hw i t h a c o n c l u s i ogni v i n gy o u r recommendation.

Prize draw rzr One idea is (5) to sell numberedticketsand offer orizes.Studentsand teacherscouldbe asked(5) to bringin unwanteditemsthat wouldbe suitable as prizes,and the schoolcouldalso approach(5) localshopsand restaurants who mightbe willingto contributeorizes.

Sponsoredrun (z) Anotherpossibility wouldbe (5) to organisea sponsoredrun aroundthe localpark.Students couldask theirfriendsand familyto givea certain amountfor everymiletheycomplete.

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Part 2 An essay Your teacher has asked you to write an essay on the following statement: 'Children spend too much time watching television.' Write an essav of 120-180 words.

Referto the question in the first paragraph.Make a generalstatement about the question or briefly introduce argumentsfor and against. Uselinking words to connectideas and sentences.

owadays many homes have more than one television, and some children even have a TV in their bedrooms. It is not surprising, then, that statisticsshow that watching television is the most popular lersure activity for the majority of children. (1)

Presentboth sidesof the argument, where appropriategiving examplesthat supportthe differentpoints of view. Put the two sidesof the argumentin separateparagraphs.

Therc is no doubt that children need time to relax after school. and most children's programmes are certainly verv entertaining. Furthermote, (2) some television

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programmes. especiallydocumentaries and news programmes. are educational and informative, and can conrnbutc to a child's education. (3) (4) [-laving said that. (2) many children's programmes are oi poor qualitr'. and children learn nothing from them. \\'hat is more. r2) watching television is a very passive activitv requinng no physical effort. In my view, it would

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Part 2 A story Write a story beginning with thesewords:

Simon woke up suddenly. What wos that noise he hod just lrcard? Write 120-180words.

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Giveyour story a clearbeginning,middle and end. Usesequencingwords to order the events. Ordering events

Useadjectivesand adverbsto make your writing more lively and interesting.

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Try to use somedirect and/or indirect speech.

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Usea variety of narrativetenses. Creatingatmosphereand suspensewill make your story more enjoyable.

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