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$'riting reference (Paper 2) Letter/email to a friend (For work on informal letters and emails, see pages 16 and 1 64.) Task You have received a letter from your pen friend inviting you for a visit in July. Write a letter to your pen friend, accepting the invitation, suggesting something you would like to do and asking what you should bring with you. Write your letter. Do not write any postal addresses. (You should write between 120-180 words.) Useful language Beginning the letter or email o Many thanks for your letter (- it was really nice to hear from you again) . I thought I'd better write (and give you some more details about ...) . lt's been such a long time since we wrote to each other. . How are you and your familyT . How are things with you o How was (your holiday) lntroducing the topic . I know you're longing to hear all about (my holiday). o You remember I told you in my last letter (that I was going to ...) Ending the letter or email . once again, (thanks very much for all your help). . Give my lovelregards to (your family). . Piease write/drop me a |ine soon. . I look forward to (meeting up again soon). Model DO invent a name. Don't write Dear Pen friend. DO think of some specific details to include in each paragraph - this will make your letter or email more interesting. Thank.s loc tTooc lefre( - it uras t to hear from 3otr. I'm soKtS I havent Dritten foc aEzs, buf I've been reatlj bus3 preparing for mj exams. It's good neurs thaf 3ou've passed 3o0r driving tast. Congratulations! Thank 3oo so much for jour invitafion to staj Dith joo toc a v:eeL in 1ut3 - I'd love +o con\e. I knor,,.l that jotl have a uronderfol beach near Sour hoo=e, and I'd reatlg en1oj spending some +l^e +he(e. I expect that the Loedllne( Dill be Vtol, so I hope De can go sDimming. Yoo said that I don t need to bring mtlch urith me. l,rJha-l- gort of clolttes should I pacL Casual or formal t,0ould 3orr lik-e me to bring ang-thing foc ,1o,,: I toootd liLe +o bring something special for gou and gour famil3 DO mention a letter or email you have received from the person you are writing to, or refer to a shared experience. DO say what you've been doing recently. DO mention the next time you will see the person you are writing to. DO use an appropriate phrase to end your letter or email, e.g. Love, All the best, Best wshes. DON'T finish your letter or email with Yours sincerely/ faithfully. frorn mj countrS. T'a better stop nol, and get on urith m3 studjing. I Yvpe ulort'ce enjoging driving taoo( ca(, and I'm looking forr,oard lo seet^g goo in lulj! ThanLg again for fhe invitation. Atl the begt, Icene (169 words) M
$'riting ref'erence (Paper 2) Report (For work on reports, see pages 7B and 114.) Task The school where you study English has decided to spend some money on either buying more computers or improving the library. You have been asked to write a report for the school director describing the benefits to the school of both these things, and saying which one you think should be chosen and why. Write your report. (You should write between 120-180 words.) Useful language lntroduction . The aim of this report is to ... . This report is intended to ... Reporting results . Most people seem to feel that ... . Several people said/told me/suggested/thought that ... Presenting a list . They gave/suggested the following reasons: . Thef made the following points: 1 ... 2 ... Making recommendations . I would therefore recommend (that we expand the library/ installing a new coffee machine). . lt would seem that (banning mobile phones) is the best idea. Model answer DON'T begin and end your report wrth Dear Sir/Madam. like a letter. DO use headings because this makes it easier for the reader to find the main information. DO include two or three points under each heading. DO use numbering or bullet points to hiqhliqht main points. Use of money for school improvements lntroduction The aim of this report is to compare the advantages of additional computers and of improving the library, and to suggest which of these would be best. I interviewed a number of students to find out their views. Buying more computers Some of the students thought that this was a good idea, saying computers were useful for: . practising writing . using the lnternet o playing games. However, other students said that they preferred to use their own computers at home. lmproving the library Most of the students preferred this suggestion, giving the following reasons: 1 Many students do not have a quiet place to study at home. The library would be a good place for private study, but at present there are not enough tables and chairs there. 2 They feel that up-to-date dictionaries and reference books are needed. 3 They want to be able to read modern books written for young people. Recommendations Both ideas have benefits, but the majority of students felt that improving the library would be more useful. I would therefore recommend this. DO say how you collected the information. DO use a range of specific vocabulary or set phrases e.g. Some thought this was a good idea.../other students said they preferred ..., bur DON'T use lots of adjectives and dramatic language as you do in a story. A report gives factual information. DON'T include irrelevant details or description. DO express opinions impersonally. DON'T express recommendations or opinions until the conclusion. ffi# (179 words)
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