Writing reference What to expect in the exam Thewrting paper is Paper? It fasts 1 hour A minutes You do two tasks © In Part 1, there is one task which you must do. In Part 2, you choose one of four tasks. Part 1 You are asked to write an article, a proposal, a report or a letter booed on material that you given to read. This may be, eg. an advert, part of a letter or email, an article, notes, ciaties. In this part you must fllow the instructions exactly Length: 0-220 words ‘Timo: opproximatoly 46 minutos (tho Writing Paper ante ‘1 hour 30 minutes, so ifyou spend more time on this part, you will have less time for the other part) This pare tests your ability to identity who will read what you are writing and the reason(s) for writing ‘© write in a style appropriate for your reader(s) inform, describe, evaluate, recommend, express opinions, discuss possibilities and persuade ‘© oraanise your answer in a logical way © write accurate English, This part wil always expect you to persuade the reader to a point of view or a course of action. How to do Part 1 1 Asad the instructions and the material, notse, eto. that you're given carefully, (2-3 minutes) 2. Find and underline the points which explain why you're |wrillng and the information which tells you what you ‘must write about. Remember: if i's not clear why you ‘are writing and you don’t include all the key information asked for in the task, you'll lose marks. (2-3 minutes) 2 Identify who will read what you write and decide what ‘would be a suitable style 4 Make notes on what you'll putin your answer and organise your notes into 8 plan. When writing your plan, decide how many paragraphs you need and what you'll say in each peragraph. (5 minutes) 5 Check that you have included all the information necessary 6 Write your answer, folowing your plan, (25-30 minutes) “168 Complete First Certificate Part 2 le Part 2 you must ehanse to da ona of four writing tasks Note: The last task is a choice of questions on the set text. I you wish to read a set text, you can visit the Cambridge ESOL wobsite at www.cambridgeesol.arg/axame/ general-english/cae hm! to find which are the set texts for this year. This book doesn't deat with set texts because they change every year. Ifyou haven't read a set text, you choose from three tasks The tasks may be an article, an essay, a competition entry, a eview, 2 prupusal, a repull, at information sheet, a Contribution to a longer piece or a letter. For each of these tasks, the instructions and reading material are much shorter than in Part 1 (a maximum of 80 word) Vout answer the tack with yowte awn ida Length: 220-260 words Time: approximately 45 minutes (remember: the Writing eper lasts 1 nour 30 minutes, $0 i you spend mare time on this part, you will have less time far the other part). This part tests your ability to: © organise and structure your writing © use an appropriate range of vocabulary and grammaticat structures ise an apnenpriate style ® compare, give advice, express opinions, justify your point of view, persuade, etc. depending on the tesk How to do Part 2 1. Read the questions and choose the task you think is easiest for you. (1-2 minutes) 2. Read the task you choose carefully and underline: ‘+ the points you must deal with ‘+ who will read what you write ‘+ anything else you think is important. (2-3 minutes) 3. Decide wiral style is appropriate 4 Think of ideas you can use to deal with the question and write a plan, When writing it, decide how many paragraphs you need and what to say in each one. (5-7, ‘miniitas) 5 Think of useful vocabulary you can include in your answer and note it down in your plan. (2-3 minutes) 6 Write your answer, following your plan. (25~30 minutes) 7 When you've finished, check your answer for mistakes, ( minutes)Preparing for the writing paper Before you do a writing task as homework or exam preparation Set aside the time you need In the exam youll have about 45 minutes to do the task, At tho beginning of your coures, epond longor doing the tack and working on the writing skills needed to produce a good answer. Nearer the exam, practise answering the question within the time allowed Rofaro writing 1. Brainstorm your ideas, make notes and write a plan. Your plan should have a clear structure, divided into peragraphs or sections. 2 Stuety the model answers in the units andl in this Writing, reference. Pay attention to the structure and layout of the answers, underline language you can use and read the suggestions and advice anrampanying the answers. 3. Compare your plan with the models). f your plan is different, do you have good reasons for answering the question in a different way? 4. Use the resaurces at your disposal: ‘Try to use some of the words/phrases you have Underlined in the unit, or copied into your notebook ‘or from your photocopiable word lists, Take the ‘opportunity to use new language in your answers: if Yyou use it correctly, then you've learnt something end made progress; if you make a mistake, your teacher will give you feedback so that you use it carrectly next time. © Use a good learner's dictionary to check spellings, meanings and usage, © Tryto include grammatical structures you've studied recently. This will reinforce your learning Invlude: vuvebula y aid yratnaival strutures yuu wet to use in your pian. 6 Read and incorporate your teacher's advice and ‘suggestions on other pieces of writing you've done. When writing 1 Follow your plan 20 thot when you write, you concentrate ‘on producing language to express ideas you've already generated. 2. Avoid repeating the same words too often - use synonyms where possible fa good learner's dictionary wil help you) 3 Ifyou need to correct something, cross out the mistake ‘and continue writing - you won't lose marks as long as your corrections are clear. In the exam you won't have time to copy out your answer again, After writing 1. Check what you've written: ask yourself, ‘Have I expressed myseif clearly?” 2 Check for mistakes, particularly mistakes you've made in previous wring tasks, and correct them (See below) When your teacher hands back your written work 1. Go through it carefully, checking your mistakes and your teacher's suyyeatis. Keep a section of your utebuuk for noting down your mistakes and the corrections. Look at this extract from a student's work and the section in her notebook where she notes her mistakes. “The canceling of our opening speech because our actor couldn't come was fhe rst bad impression our gucats had. om made an oat guett | think it would be a good idea during our next activity day to ‘hosT Colin Briggs, the famous footballer. This would please the kids and many of their parents as well AMAA | Mistake | Details Correction’ cancelling | Should wae the vanvellation noun when it exists, not verb r-ing ‘the first bad | The collocation the first bad i inahe bee preDaint courguests | impression on sb. | made on our had guests Yohost Wost means to | invite invroduce guests | ‘or performners on a radio or television ‘show or programme’ ids “ids is informal children 2. Update your list after avary writing task. Whon a mictalio cisappears from your writing, remove it from the ist. When you do the writing paper in the CAE exam ite, ccheck for the mistakes you know ara on your list: in the exam you're more likely to repeat mistakes you've made belore than make new ones. Writing reference (iArticles and essays Articles are written for a newspaper ‘or magazine, while essays are usually ‘written for a teacher. However, in both you have to develop an idea or point of view, comment and express your persunel upinions, Article You may be asked to write an article for an English-language magazine or newspaper. You must try to capture the readers intarast, 60 you should express your opinions or comment as well, perhaps, as including descriptions and anecdotes. You studied how to write articles in Units 3 (Wiring Part 1) and 14 (Waiting Part 2). Exercise 1 Read the task below and undertine the areas you must deal with, You have seen the following ‘announcement in ai: Euetuattonat magazine. | We invise readers to send in articies on the following subject. ‘Tho Internet nnd language fearning * Has the Internet made learning another language more or less necessary? + How has she Internet changed the way you Tearn tanguuges? + How do you think is will affect language fearning in the future? Write your articte (8 complete CAE Exercise 2 1 Read the sample answer below, Has the writer dealt with all parts of the task? Inwhich paragraph is cach part dealt with? 2 Find two anecdotes that the writer tells. What point daes each anecdote make? Start with a heading which | catches attention, The Internet and language-learning: creating the need and supplying 2 solution | ust recently | wanted 10 book a fight: could have | doneit the old-fashioned way by ringing my travel | agent: However, | wanted to compare prices and check times myself so | found myself surfing the netin search of the best deal. Neediess to say, while some sites were available in ny native ttalian,the~ majority were in English. Clearly, if we'ré going fo live ‘and work using The internet for: feng from shopping ta research Faglsh will he’ great help ‘Make the readers) {feet involved by usina you and your, or we and our You want to relate) to the reader, so use Before the latent aval, 2 quleshOhig English was a desirable addition To our Cys. A We attended classes, we read books and we oe ‘a more informel and occasionally wailed leleision in English. ow, S| curwersational style however it's something that has invaded almost ——<$<————" all areas of our lives so that we pick up ots of the Tanguage by immersion. In fact, The internet nas, | meant that we are so surrout that going to class, though necessary. is only ane of tive many ways we learn. Use adverbials such as clearly, in fact, eto, lo help readers ome people suggest thet the future of learnings online courses. infact, a couple of years ago iried | using one fo learn Portuguese: The problem was that | found myself abit isolated because | was studying alone. Languages are for commanicating wit each other and for thie reason claesee are vita | Inthe future. Ubelieve the Internet wil become | better at delivering language-learning materials. | While | don't Delieve it wil entirely replace the | ‘classroom, if wll supplement our learning ‘experience andallow us talaaen the language mare | uickly and thoroughly. | Fesay An essay is usually a piece of academic writing in which you discuss issues connected with a topic. You may previously have discussed this topic in class. ‘You should express your opinions on the topic and the reasons for them. The reader is normally your teacher. ‘You studied how to write essays in Unit 9.Exercise 1 Look at the writing task below. 1 Doyou agree with the statement? why (no? 2 What arguments for and against the statement can you think of? Make a lst. 2 Who will read your essay? What style would be suitable? Following a elace discussion your teacher has arked you to write an essay giving your views on this topic: ‘Most students go into higher education too soon. They would do better to work for a few years beforehand, Then they would make better use of higher education when they come t0 t ‘write your essay. Excise 2 Read the cample answer helaw 1. How many arguments for the statement does the writer use? 2 And how many against? 3 Where does the writer express his/her opinion? Does he/she give reasons? Write a short introductory paragraph ‘The majority of students inmy country go into higher education as S00" as they have fished school and this can give rae 20 @ number oF probleme. For students themselves there are of ten twa problems, Firstly, many start courses without being sure whether ifs Cire easons for and agaist | aly what shey want to do, This lack of commitment means to provide | jreny of shomara unmotivated and ily to change aowrcoc or a balanced * a diteresinnand | df0p out of full-ime education altogether. Secondly, many are show you are | not suficiently mature ta make best use of university Ife aware of both | These prcbemacause comeeporing ical for nae 8 tional institutions, Firstly, uni Hes often str ides ofthe | educational Firetly unborctios ofzoncemigale ‘0 veach unmotivated or immature students. Secondly, ‘considerable economic resources are wasted when students Use words "abandon or change courses. is therefore sometimes argued id cree ‘that school leavers should first work for a few years, When en Y | they decide to study again, they will have the experience ard maturity to take advantage of their courses, Moreover, they willow what they want to study and how this wll help them ‘to achieve their ambitions (reason) to help the reader follow the argument, Inmy opinion although these arguments sound attractive, Wake sure 7) “theyare generaty impractical for two reasons. The Mrsti that you express | that geople who have been working often lose their study your opinion | habits and are urabie toleam ae quickly orefiiently as cleatly and give | before. Te other reasonis that their ives often change atter Feasons fort.) ene, iaawe adueation I they cotle down and have children, their family responsiblivies may prevent Chem from returning toful-time study. For these reasons, despite the problems iwolved,lbeleve that tio beot to attend uriversity s20n after leavina school, Sentences which introduce paragraphs Iroften helps the reader if you otart @ paragraph with a short introductory sentence which states what you are ‘going to deal with in the paragraph. Here are some examples: For individual students, there are two problems, Firstly. In my opinion, although these arguments sound attractive, they are generally impractical fortwo reasons. Tare ave thuee reasins why stunts delay going into higher education There are a number of arguments against this point of vew. joduving your opinions: (Personally) | believe think) In my point of view .. Jn yy opinion Introducing other people’s opinions Itis often a good idea to show the reader how your own ideas contrast {rom the opinions of other people (e.g. ‘Some peopre say tie internet tas ruined our lives but in my opinion, the Intemet has transformed the worid for the better) ‘Some poople suggost/boliove/say that Itis often/sometimes said/argued/ suggested that ean be argued that According to many/some people Adverbs to say something is obvious ‘Sometimes you need to express an obvious point as part of an argument and you need to point out to readers that you're not saying anything Unusual: obviously clearly undoubtedly ofcourse needtess to say it goes without saying that without a doubt wang reerence (@Competition entries and reviews Ina competition entry you will have to nominate someone for a prize or award and support your numination by explainina your reasons or aivina a description. A review will also require some description leading toa recommendation, Competition entry When you write a competition entry. your readers will bea judge or panel ‘of judgos. Vou will usually have to nominate somebody for something or propose yourself or selection for something (@.9.a grant to study). You will have to try to persuade the judges ‘and give reasonis) wny your choice is hest You studied how to write a competition entry in Unit 5. exercise 1 Read the writing task below, There are four areas you must cover, What could you say about each of these to persuade the judgos? You have seen the following announcement on your college b« notice board: Cambridge Study Competition We are ottering a prize to students of a two-week Fnolish course in Cambridge next surniner, Entrants stiould explain why they should be chosen and say: + what they find most enjoyable about studying English * what things they do outside class to improve their English ‘and how thay exert ta use Faglish in the future. Write your competition entry. @ compote une Exercise 2 1 Find where the writer has dealt with each of the points in the task. 2 What impression does tne writer give ot nis personiaty? 3. How do the writer's answers to the points compare with yours? 4 What aspects of the competition entry convey the writer's enthusiasm? Studying English is challenging and occasionally | Jfrastrating. Tes camplex grammar and cnornens vacabulary make learning it a dawting and passbly unending task. But [take pleavare in| words and dhe poner of words, I have always enjoyed being able £0 choose wards to express | derenin feelings v1 vanoy pat Ciealat memntings in my own language and now T would like the | apportunity te be able to de this in English, my | second language, This is why I would like 20 put myself forward for this wumperizien, ‘Avoid repeating the same vocabulary lock at the ather ways the writer has weed of expressing the idea ‘enjoy’ After cass, 1 spend forty minutes or more going ver my neces, lakiing up words in the dictionary and checking my grammar notes against what my _gramenar says, Apart from this, I read extensively in English — I've just finished a novel by the Fiiaayanaic recent Nobel Prize winner Doris Lessing — and ‘competition, you whenever possible I 90 £0 the cinema t6 watch must aivays sound 4 ees enthusiastic and films in English, Books and film in their original | | jiu nnn re oe language are infinitely better than in translation. || for persuading the eal All | aes This brings me to my reason for wishing to pa eee U1) study in Britain. My great ambition ts £0 join the diplomacic service, for which an advanced kouawledge of other languages is really essential. | Uf L achieve this with English, it will help my chances Of pursuing a career as 4 diplomat. | All in all, [ believe I should be chasen for the reasons expressed above: am a consciencious, hard-working and enshuciactic student hath in class and in my free time. Moreaver, the better my English, the mare success amt likely te enjoy in my fucure career. |Review In a review, usually for an international magazine or newspaper, youre expected to express your opinion about something which readers may tbe thinking of seeing, daing or buying, 9.2 film. a concert or an exhibition You can assume that the readers ae people with similar interests tv yours. You usually have to make a recommendation about the thing you ere reviewing, You studied how to write a review in Unit 6 Exercise 1 Kead tne writing task below. 1. What things should you deal with in your review? 2 Who will read it and what style Would be suitable? ‘You have seen this announcement in an international magazine Where to buy clothes Our readers ae interested in cots shops to visit when on holiday or travelling. Can you write a review {or visitors to your town comparing ‘wo clothes shops, saying what sort of lthes they sell, commenting on the qualty ofthe servie, value for ‘money, how fashionable they are and giving recommendations? Write your review. Exercise 2 Read the sample answer below. 1 2 8 Does the writer cover all the points mentioned in the Writ How dues the writer start the review? What adjectives does the writer use to describe: a. the clothes? b the staff? Dues the waiter use a formal or an informal style? What do you notice about the layout? Explain the writer's recommendations in your own words. Shopping in Linz uing dothes might not be the rst thing you think of when visting Line, but in fact there are some atiracve boutiques in the old own and you can come. awa Looking fashionable and ebfch, Here ae ey favourite, elanie’s sls cathe for women and wie its quite a small chop thas a wide range ofthe lest ses. f you want fo {ook coal fashionable, certainly word 8 vist The shop tas a selection of forma and casual cithes from some of the world’s top avaigners, so theyre aot cheap. However, you an occasionally pl up 2 Varga, The staff are atten anid an spel Englsh and they help you to cambine thes and accessories so that you eave the chop looking lea ion ala, eventhough wil cost you quit 3 oti the proces! ‘he varaltet 1 you dot fel Kise apering ao much, Te Fava io 2 youd | alierative. This shop belongs to some loca designers and sells thee unique range of clothes and shoes for woren at que cornpennive pices. rhe cothes tend 10 Dean distrcnve Irightcalnare, but he uality& generally gond eh. shop represen good valve for monty, You have to took after yourself as, apart from the security guard, the only staff soul find arb nthe cach dec. wth Hoye polte and friend they don’ have tmeto give macs ep. My recommendations “To sum up, for soreting really special, goto Meanie’, but | De careful or your ered card wil ster or Dright clothes, | ata reasonable price Th. Paral isa bette bet Summarising To summarise, .. Allin all... Tosum up... tn surnmary, ing task? ‘Make your») review sound as authentic as possible: address the reader, give an introduction and mention the town, Think about the details the reader will want to know and include the You can use alittle humour to maintain your reader's interest. torent caae no ong recon Writing reference (169Proposals and reports In hoth proposals and reports, you're expected to write in clearly organised sections and include factual information leading to a suggestion recommendation or conclusion. Proposal When you write a proposal youre byiny to persuade ender fallow 4 course of action. Your readers may be a boss or teacher (in which case you will need quite a formal style), or Colleagues or members of your club Gnwhich case the syle wil be a litle lece formal ~ you can address your readers more personally, perhaps use contractions). In both cases the format shouldbe the same, You'l have to make a suggestion or suggestions based on some factual information. “you stated now wo wie props in Unite Exercise 1 Look atthe Part 1 taskon the right 1) Underine the things you mast deal with n your answer. 2 Who is going to read the proposal? So, what would be a suitable style? Ifyou have to ‘write a proposal, use the format of a proposal ie. ite sections, headings, lan introduction and al conclusion ‘Answer using your own vocabulary, not the vocabulary of the question wirere possible. Planning before ‘you write will help with this. Don't spend a Jong time counting words, but keep within the word imi fe ityou write too little. vou are probably missing Mitt poi. | + ityouwrte to | much, you risk | _ Beng ieee. (2) Compete CAE You ate a member of the Students’ Council at the college where you study, | The principal of your college wants to make it easier for new foreign students to integrate into college life and has written you an email asking for your suggestions. Read the email from the Principal and the notes you made. Then write a proposal with your suggestions and the reasons for them, | hoo your en win aot sttens om oer counties What roti do thy have?” | Here are some ideas for making tei ves wasir ~ could yau say what yeu thnk of hem? | Improved student gdebook - needs new section on aendenic system here Social club hardly anybody usesit- needs publieisin Wieekenu acivites ~ warybe, want do otter studeds talon? | Student advisers - gccd\dea! For each new student, an experiensed student who gies help and advice Write your proposal. Exercise 2 Rea Whe sannple answer below 1 Has the writer dealt with all parts of the task? 2 Find examples of where the writer has avoided repeating vocabulary from the question by using synonyms (e.g. improved - revised). Why is this a good epprvacli? 2 Underline phrases used to introduce suggestions and racommendations eg. / would suggest. Proposal for integrating new students Introduction “The purpose o this proposal isto suaest ways of facltatina overseas students) integration into this colege Overseas students’ problems ‘There are two cifiulies wich newhyarvived students have. Fri they are unfair with our academic syste. Secondly, they often find hard to integrate on a social evel with people here. Revised student guidebook “The existing guidebook extremely helpfel However: woud suggest ineluding & ‘section on how our academic system works as this is offen confusing for students from other educational backgrounds, Social activities judging by a lendance igure, le college social Club cuuld hardly be deserved as thriving and its actives should be advertised more widely. Furthermore, | would recommend asking students for thelr ideas on how to invalve new overseas students in weekend activities. Student auvivors tt woul aso be a good idea to instigate a mentoring system. This, nore than anything. would overcome stadents problems wth bath the academic stem and thet soil ie. A more experienced mentor would be responsible for helping them understand the system by giving tem guidance and advice wile als introducing them fo oer students and helping them to make friends. Conclusion | auggeot that nc anor vluntecro ely wth all thc aras mention shoreReport When you write a report your readers may be, €.g. your boss of a teacher (in which case you will need a more formal style) or your colleagues or members ff your club (in which case the style wile a little less formal ~ you ean address your readers more personally, ertiaps use contractions). In both cases the format should be the same. You wil! have to give some factual Information atid eke sugyestivis ur recommendations. You must oraanise your report carefully and it's a good idea to use sections with headings. You studied how to write reports in Units 2,4 and 10. Exercise 1 1. Read the task below. Underiine: + the points you must cover in your report and + who will read it. 2. How formal should this report be? 3. When you write about what you like and dislike, do you think you should refer mainly to educational matters, to personal experiences, or both? You have been studying in an English speaking country for some time as part of an educational exchange, The director of the exchange programme is interested proving the experience for future students. He has asked you to write a report outlining why you have been doing the exchange, what you like and dislike about it and making recommendations for how it could be improved. Write your report. bxercise 2 1. Read the sample report on the right. What things did the writer tke and dislike about the programme? 2. Find examples of a formal style in the sample report. poim educational endhenge progeanine | (Bie yee hi oe | | report a title tnirodaton | | Organise tin “The purpote ofthis report io outtie my reatons for doing the: sections with | ssc he pote ad neat supe of the epaionde and to || Section Headings inate recorsendsions for inprovements including an ii Introduction and Recommendations | Reasons for dog the exchenge | ‘nave been in New Zealand as part of the Pegasus progearnme forthe nei ana prhpaed te dang weeeriedsanbR. | 7 moment ircanbe ier aicton tee | (cine ‘| had the opportunity 4 improve my Eng) sh aor Positive and negative aspects “Tre bunohits of dong Hos exchonge far outweigh the disadvantages, ‘The main professional advantage i be opportunity to exchange ideas with teachers and students from 2 completely difereet part of te work (come. frorn Portugal) and wth an entcey diferent outlook on nvirocemertal problems, This allows ut fo aoe such problems teem 3 variety of aries. | elev 28a esl | wil turn to my country wh anova. solution to lcelprobles, tn addition have acquired improved language sll and inereated zaturl anareneue J Avoid just repeating the words in the (“esto i collocations ‘appropriate to formal writing Explain the reasons for recommendations ‘you make and the “The sega ape fem my pint of vires tha the programme does ot recive eeough faecal support and | hav fund it very expense 26.2 reah. This a problem hich iy te courage pgp change studonl om parking in tho pregrsmme J = Recommendations {stengly ecormend thatthe programme organisers should make | interes-free lane avaabie to people wishing io fake por in an | srchongs, Thi would alow conadersble eambere of lntedetudeete | to benefit from setting whch they woul cere be unable Yodo. | consequences of problems you mention Making suggestions and recommendations (+ Twwould suggest + verb + ing: Iwould ouggect including a scetion on our | academic sytem. suggest that ...: I suggest that we ask for volunteers. + should: its activities should be advertised more widely + I would recommend + verb + ing: I would recommend canvassing students’ ideas. ‘* Trecommend that ...: recommend that we start a social club. + Itwould be a good idea + to infinitive: It would be a good idea to instigate a mentoring system. «Why not + infinitive without to: Why not hone one of vour friends? Why don’t we / you + infinitive without to: Why don’t we just send ther an email? + How aboue + veib + -ing. How about meeting up after work tomorow? + Let's + infinitive without fo: Lot's have a party Writing reference (7)Information sheets and contributions to a longer piece Information sheets and contributions to. longer piece require you to give an amount of factual information, together with your opinion and some advo. Information sheet In an information sheet you have to give people instructions and/or advice. You ‘must wnite clear factual information and/or advice and organise it clearly. You studied how to write an information sheet in Unit 12 bxercise 1 ead the Writing tack below. 1 What things would you mention for the four points you must deal with? 2 Who will read the information sheet? So whet atyle would be auitable? [A number of students from other countries are coming to study for a month in your town. They will be staying as guests with local . You have been asked \ra an information sheet for them giving information and advice on the following areas: * climate and clothes + tamily customs and guests + meats + getting around ‘Write your information sheet. (172) Complete CAE Exercise 2 Read the sample answer below. 1 What do you notice about the layout? How is it different from the sample Information sheet on page 1257 2 This information sheet is written in an informal style, Find features of an informal style in the answer. (am) | information sheet lke this should have a cht, friendly introduction. “ pea Use a clear, uncamplieated ‘organisation, | Gunentiete ) ‘on giving clear, simple information | and advice which is easily understood. ‘Your aim is to help your readers, Information sheet for visiting students ‘Werte looking forward to welcoming you to Exmouth next month, We hone vou have a thoroushiy enovable and productive stay here. To make sure your visit goes as smoothly 6s possible, here are Ute ansivers to some FAQS. What will the weather be tike and what clothes should I bring? The weather in November can be quite variable and you can expect at least some days of cold and rain though it’s unlikely to snow. You shoutd bring warm clothes, including at least two jerseys and a waterproof jacket. I's also a good idea to bring a scarf and gloves. How should T bohave with my host fil and choule bring them o present? Your host family are inviting you because they'e interested in getting to know someone from your country, so spend time with them, join in with any excursions they organise and be ready to help them a bit with housework. Try to integrate into their family life and youll have a great experience! 11s customary to bring them a small present, such a8 @ Dox of chocotates or @ souvenir from your country, What should Ido if 1 have o special diet? If you have a spectal diet, please let the organisers know and they'll inform your host family tina's the Gest way (0 get eround tr Exmouth? Exmouth is a small town and most places are within a short walking distance. If you want to go further afield, there are bus and train services.Contribution to a longer piece When you write a contribution to a longer piece, you are wnting part of something such as a brochure, a guidebook or a piece of research. (It is assumed that other people will be \writing other parts.) You will have to supply information and opinions. The style you choose will depend on Ue purpose of the longer piece and who its readers are. You studied how to write a contribution to.a longer pice in Unit 11, Exercise 1 Read the writing task below. 1 Which dishes would you describe? 2. Should you ist ll the inaredients and give the recipes? 3. Which restaurant would you ‘mention? 4 What other information should your contribution contain? 5 Who will read the contribution? What style would he suitahle? You have received this email from a friend, i, im preparing an article called ‘Tasting the world” for an international magazine. Can you contrapute a piece about food in your region? The piece is really for people thinking of visiting your country and we need: + general introduction to the area + a description of a couple of dishes which give a taste of your Fegion + a Uypival plaue Wy wat and why visitors will enjoy it. Exercise 2 Read the sample answer below and say whether these statements are true (T) or false (7 1. The contribution has an introduction and a conclusion, 2 Itaives an overview of the arco, two dishes and a restaurant. 3. The reader would feel interested in visiting the area and trying the food. “Aways think HOHE what effect you Tasting th Delt Wwant to have “Te toro Dera a comer of Spain une ay omer on me Srlyour ead Mediterranean coast thas escaped the buildin and tourist goer Boom of recent years andi ch agricultural region specaises | | jz encourage in the caltvaion of rice. i's surrounded by log golden from visiting th beaches, sea-water lagoons, salt marshes and rich fishing aa ‘rea and trying the ‘grounds. These features have all ade their contribution tots ood? very individual gastronong Vary the Thisis a dish wtich every visitor should experience it’s asortof | | vocabulary you use. fieh sh and seafood stew cooked in an enormous at pan, wth a tasty sauce trlooks spectacular when brought te your fate and tastes wonderful. Normal, ¥ecause This dishis so large there shouldbe atleast two people in your party wi wish fo ty t ‘When appropriate. write in cectione with headings Duck paella The Delta isa stopping point for millions of sea birds which tira between northern Europe and africa every yer you fagpen ovis re area nastunn you shal fies one oF the dstncveretes of he Del duck cooked wtyelow rie, atichis again an anforgeTable experience Where to eat One of the best places to sample these dishes is the Estony eofourant, surrounded by rice fields on the cdge of anature reserve The owner works hard at preserving the traditional foods ofthe region and he's keen on introducing them fo isitore. you go there ot weckende, you'll probably aloe experience some traditional music and dancing, Use collocations you know which are specific to the topic, 2.9. tasty sauce, distinctive taste, unforgettable experience, sarnple dishes ~ they'll produce a positive effect on the reader. | Sarsucta de pele | | | | Letters You may be asked to write a letter responding toa situation described in the ‘question, You must use a style which is suitable for the person you wre waiting to, for example the editor of a newspaper or magazine, the director of a company or college. In your letter, you may have to recount some personal experience or give factual information The types nf letter you may have to write incl + a letter to the editor of a newspaper or magazine + a ietter of application, or giving a reference for someone applying fora job + aletterto the drector(s) of an organisation, or to a college principal + an informal letter toa friend. “You stuuied haw w wt fetter in Us 1, 7 and 13 Wing reference @Exercise 1 1. Read the Part | writing task below, ‘underlining the points yuu must deal with in your answer. 2. What would be a suitable style for readers of a music magazine? 3) Write 3 parayraphl-by-paragraph plan for the etter. When vou have finished writing your plan, check that you have included all the oints that you have underlined. You and vour friends recently attended a pop festival near your town, which you enjoyed very much, However, you have been disappointed by a bad review published in an international mnsic magazine. Yon have decided to write a letter to the editor to explain how much you and yonr friends enjoyed the festival and how you feel about the review. ead the extracts ftom the review and the comments which you and your friends noted down. * fans had to walk for more than amile to get from the car park to the stage ~ burt henatrfut + most of the acts were only on stage for a few minutes - bat grest ehoee of groups and great Stnasphere * poor selection of places to buy food - neat fans browgit thaw wend + not enough washing facilities ~ trae ~ needed more showers Cefinitety comag inex nest pear ]Got something to say? Then write to letters editor Charlie Moon at jem@worldmusicmag.com Write your letter. complete cae Exercise 2 1. Read the sample answer below. Has the writer included all the points you underlined? How would you describe the style of the letter? Has the writer included anything which is not in the instructions? Why (not? ‘when you write a letter, get straight to the point. Dear Chart, ‘We read your review ofthe Midleton Music Festival lst month and \we'e unhappy with some of your comments because we all had a sll fantate time. Vou enticed the ditance from the ear packs to the stage but you didnt mention thatthe location chosen forthe "estval was superb ~ a lovely meadow beslae a ver ~ 50 we dont when you're doing an exam- rane wak Ate, tee ve set od wed te nyavming liked exerting to goon for much longer buton the other hand, ae the pogemme feared sre op bends ad sings a thar Paes ay performances were absolutely biliant. Aso, the atmosphere was just or cone Ubelvabe. eee ‘ou aso complanes iat here wees enough oud stand cats. | | @ wonderful However, we brought our own food with ws and noticed that most experience, cater people di 0, s thal was ely ret problem. < (_ Youitneea ‘We do agree vith you about one thing, however and that was that legadd subssancl ‘hore werent enough chowore. han the rin (pradictahiy) started (o Ure notes In coming down, we all got hopelessly muddy and needed a wash ser weling taste ~ espedly before we wer 10 our tes fr Ue gt by using your Sil, tha’ @ minor complaint and realy ll part othe fun, We just own ideas.) ‘can (wail fr next years festival = Think of @ Yours, natural way to finish the letter Starting and finishing letters If you know the person's name: * Start with: Dear Susana (if you would use their first name when you speak to them), Dear Ars Emmett [if you don't feel comfortable using their frst name), © Finish with: ~ Best wishes, Regards, Kind regards (it you're writing to a friend) - Love or With Jove (if you're writing to a very close friend or a member of your family) ~ Yours sincerely or Yours (if you're writing to someone you don't know well) If you don’t know the person's name: © Start with: Dear Siror Madam Finish with: Yours fathfuly Aduing extra points Firstly, secondly, finally, etc. | Besides, In addition, moreover, Also, furthermore, what is more One thing / Another thing (was that ...} Apart from this/that