WRITING TASKS

Module 1 Module 4
You have recently received an email from a friend. You have recently bought one of the items below, but
Use the ideas below to write to him/her. Write 120 it doesnt work properly. When you took it back to
150 words. (10 marks) the shop, the staff were not helpful. Write a letter of
complaint. Write 150180 words. (10 marks)
Write about:
your recent news a tablet computer a SAT NAV a digital camera an ebook
a problem you have had
Write about:
an evening out with a friend
Where and when you bought the product
your plans for the summer
What went wrong with it
Remember to:
What happened when you took it back to the shop
use informal words and phrases: as you know, actually,
What you want to happen as a result of your letter
to be honest, etc.
Remember to:
use phrases for emphasis: Not only but also , Not
Module 2 only , but too.

You have been asked to write a for and against essay. use polite formal language
Choose one of the following topics. Write 200250
words. (10 marks)
Teenagers aged fourteen and older should be able to vote Module 5
in elections. Write an opinion essay. Choose one of the following
The government should spend more on wildlife statements and include a definition of the title, your
conservation. opinion, your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with
the statement and a conclusion. Write 200250 words.
People shouldnt buy clothes that are made in places with
(10 marks)
poor conditions for workers.
Well-being should be taught as a subject at school.
Remember to:
All students should have to do at least ten hours of sport
brainstorm ideas for your essay and structure it
a week at school.
correctly
People who do not have healthy lifestyles should pay
use linkers: according to, although, furthermore,
more for health treatment.
despite, apart from, etc.
Remember to:
use linkers of cause and addition: due to, in addition,
Module 3 because, as, since, etc.

You have been asked to write a review of a television
programme such as a reality show, documentary, quiz
show, chat show, drama series or detective series.
Choose a programme that you have watched recently.
Write your review including basic information about
the programme, good and bad things about it and a
conclusion (your opinion of it). Write 200250 words.
(10 marks)
Remember to:
use linkers of result: such a lot of that , so much
that , etc.
use other linkers to structure the essay: first of all,
secondly, etc.
use linkers to contrast ideas: whereas, while,
nevertheless, although, etc.
Module 6
Write a description of someone special that you
admire. It can be a friend, member of your family
or someone famous. Include information about the
persons appearance, his/her personality, talents,
habits and behaviour, as well as the clothes he/she
wears. Write 200250 words. (10 marks)
Remember to:
use relative clauses with who, which, when, where, etc.
use verbs such as notice, strike, look, seem, realise, etc.
to make your description more interesting

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Module 7
Write a story about the first time you did something
new. In your story, remember to set the scene, say
what happened and how you felt and what happened
in the end. Write 200250 words. (10 marks)
Remember to:
use expression for sequence linking: After (leaving),
Having (left), After I had (left)
Module 8
Look at the fact file on Rome and write a description.
Remember to include a physical description of the
place, the important landmarks and what there is to do
there. Write 200250 words. (10 marks)
City Rome
Basic facts 2.8 million inhabitants
Capital of Italy
Most popular tourist destination in
Italy because of its historic centre (a
UNESCO site)
Friendly people
Mediterranean climate
Location Central area of Italy
Built on seven hills (from 13m to
139m above sea level)
Extends to the coast
Tiber River runs through it
Covers 1285 km2 with many green
spaces
Beautiful countryside round the city
Famous Coliseum (7080 AD) the largest
buildings and amphitheatre built in Roman Empire
monuments
Sant' Angelo castle
many statues
Trevi Fountain
Vatican City
Things to do Stroll through the beautiful streets
Eat in one of the many wonderful
restaurants
Enjoy a coffee in caf
Enjoy the great nightlife
Go shopping
See a football match in the Stadio
Olimpico (Italians love football!)
Go to the beach
Remember to:
use a variety of adjectives in your description:
picturesque, amazing, delicious, stunning, spectacular,
fascinating, etc.
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Module 9
You have found the following information about young
people and work:
9% of young people aged 1825 years old take part in
voluntary work.
92% of students in full-time education work part-time.
Of these, almost 40% work in sales and 35% in other
basic jobs, 3% work in skilled jobs and only 1% in a
management job.
Only 25% of young people who have finished full-
time education work part-time. Of those that work
full time, 18% work in sales, 15% work in skilled jobs,
10% work in professional and technical jobs, and 5% in
management roles.
Use the information to write a report about what you
have found out. Write 120150 words. (10 marks)
Introduce the report.
Say how you found the information.
Describe the main information.
Sum up what you have found out.
Remember to:
use useful words and expressions: the objective of ,
research was carried out , especially, although, another
option, however, it is important to , essential, etc.
Module 10
Look at the advert for a course. Write an email asking
for information about what the price includes, further
details of the optional courses, more information
about the trips and the accommodation. Write 120180
words. (10 marks)
2-week art summer course in Edinburgh with well-
qualified, English-speaking teachers.
Optional areas: history of art, painting with oils, graphic
design, writing art reviews, photography
Excursions to: the Museum of Modern Art, Glasgow etc.
Individual accommodation in student residence or with
local families
Workshops
Well-equipped classrooms
For more information admissions@artcollege.co.uk
Price from 1,300
Remember to:
use linkers of purpose, result and cause: therefore, as a
result, so, in order to, so that, because, as, since, etc.
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