Tổng hợp đề thi FCE Writing Part 2

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. You see this advertisement in an English language newspaper.

INTERNATIONAL BOOKSHOP REQUIRES SUMMER STAFF

• Do you like books and reading?

• Do you speak English?

• Do you have any useful experience?

Apply to the manager, Mrs Benson, saying why you think you are suitable for a job in our international bookshop. 

Write your letter of application. Do not write any postal addresses.

3. You recently saw this notice in an international entertainment magazine.

Reviews needed?

We are starting a new section in the magazine called 'Great TV Programmes around the World'. Could you write a review of your favourite TV programme for this section? In your review, say what kind of programme It is. what happens in the programme and why you like it so much.

The best reviews will be published in the magazine. 

Write your review.

4. You have decided to enter a short story competition in an international magazine. The story must begin with the following words:

Alison read the note, smiled, and immediately put on her coat.

Write your story. 

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) The Citadel by A. J. Cronin

On several occasions in The Citadel Andrew Manson meets a person who deliberately makes life difficult for him. Write an essay describing one of these situations and saying how Andrew deals with it. 

Write your essay.

(b) Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

This is part of a letter from your English-speaking penfriend.

Having read 'Around the World in 80 Days', it's easy to see that travelling was more enjoyable in the days before the invention of the aeroplane - don't you agree?

Write a letter to your penfriend giving your opinion. Do not write any postal addresses.

Câu hỏi số 3:

I usually not watch TV programmes because I prefer reading a book and seeing a film to watching TV but I always make sure to watch one programme on TV which is 'Open Concert'. It is a kind of music programme that shows once a week. 'Open Concert' is consist of sevral guests and a MC. The guests sing a song and talk with the MC about their music which is like a real concert.

Last week I also saw that programme and the guest was very famous singer who songs lots of his song which was brilliant. I would like to see him again.

However, they changed their programme's timetable which is a little bit confused because I didn't know that so I missed one which was three weeks ago. therefore I was a bit disappointed. They should have noticed but they didn't. Although they had a mistake, I still like this programme. 

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. A group of British students would like to go camping in your area. The group leader has asked you to write a report including the following information:

• the best place to camp in your area, and why

• the best time of year for camping there

• what clothes the group members should bring with them.

Write your report.

3. Here is part of a letter you have received from an English-speaking friend.

I'm doing a project at college about how people use the Internet these days. I know you enjoy using the Internet more than I do so I hope you can help! What's your favourite tveaalte? Now has the Internet changed the way you do things?

Do write soon.

Write to your friend giving your opinion.

4. An international music magazine that you read is looking for reviews with the following title: 'The last CD I bought'. You decide to write a review for the magazine. Describe the music on the CD and say what you think about it. Would you recommend the CD to other people?

Write your review. 

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) The Citadel by A. J. Cronin

You see the following notice in a magazine.

We are looking for articles about relationships in literature. The best articles will be published in this magazine! Write an article for the magazine about the relationship between Andrew Manson and his wife Christine in The Citadel. 

Write your article.

(b) Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

In Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, Phileas Fogg and his companions have many exciting adventures on their journey around the world. Write an essay saying which adventure you found most exciting and why.

Write your essay. 

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this pad. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. You see this advertisement in an English language magazine.

GLOBAL MUSIC SHOPS

Rock Classical Pop Jazz

We are looking for people to work in our International music shops for three months in the summer.

• Are you Interested In music?

• Do you have any useful experience?

• Is your level of English good?

Apply to the manager, Mr Boston, saying why you think you are suitable for the job in one of our music shops.

Write your letter of application. Do not write any postal addresses.

3. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school's English language magazine. The story must begin with the following words:

Tina was very excited when she heard that she had won the prize.

Write your story.

4. You see this announcement in an international travel magazine.

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY DESTINATION

Have you found the perfect holiday destination? If so, write us an article:

• describing the place 1

• saying why it is special for you.

We will publish the best article next month.

Write your article.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) The Citadel by A. J. Cronin

The character of Andrew Manson changes as we read The Citadel. Write an essay, saying whether you agree or disagree with this statement.

Write your essay.

(b) Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

In Around the World in 80 Days, Passepartout makes a number of mistakes which delay Phileas Fogg's journey. Write an essay describing one of these mistakes and say how Phileas deals with it.

Write your essay. 

Câu hỏi số 3:

Tina was standing near the window waiting to be called by the president of 'The singer's dreams" She always had been keen on music and specially on singing. For that reason, she was interesting in the idea of taking part in a new musicians and singer's quiz.

So there she was exhausted because of the nerves. The others girls in the competition were more young and beautiful than she was. But she knew she had a nice voice. During the competition the ambient wasn't relax at all. Anybody was friendly but at least anybody was disturbing her.

The silence in the room was broken by a man who said that the jury was near to make a choice. So she left the small room and she took place in front of the jury.

A smart lady announce the name of the winners and Tina was one of them.

She was very excited when she heard that she had won the prize. Her dream has became true.

Câu hỏi số 4:

I don't know if I have found the perfect holiday destination but I'm sure that Watamu is the best place I have ever visited.

Watamu is a small village on the coastline of Kenya. It takes three hours to arrive there by car from the capital Nairobi but it's a trip that is worth to be done.

When I booked the holiday I thought I was going to spend all the time laying on the beach. I was wrong! Once arrived there i discovered a lots of way to have fun. The sea and the white beaches with the palms are stunning but there something more you can enjoy. The countryside is also interesting and people are friendly and sell the products of their poor country always smiling.

And you cannot imagine how amazing is to make a safari in the park. Because of the very hot temperature, you have to set out very early in the morning if you want to see all the animals. The landscape of the park is fascinating, everything seems to very dry, there are no trees just bushes. Driving on your jeep you discover something really special: a wild world full of life. 

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. You have had a class discussion on the environment. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay, giving your opinion on the following statement:

We must look after the world - it is our home.

Write your essay.

3. You see this announcement in an international travel magazine.

PLANE, TRAIN OR BOAT?

Which is YOUR favourite way to travel, and why? Write us an article telling us which one you prefer. The best article will be published and the winner will receive £200. 

Write your article.

4. An international organisation wants to hold a festival in your region to promote food from around the world. You have been asked to write a report about the food specialities in your region, where local people enjoy going out to eat and in what ways you think people's eating habits have changed in the last ten years.

Write your report. 

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) The Citadel by A. J. Cronin

This is part of a letter from your English-speaking penfriend:

There are some really unpleasant characters in The Citadel, aren't there? Out or all of them, who did you dislike the most?

Write a letter to your penfriend, giving your opinion. Do not write any postal addresses.

Write your letter.

(b) Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

Apart from Passepartout, Phileas Fogg is accompanied on his journey in Around the World in 80 Days by Mrs Aouda and Mr Fix. Write an essay saying which character adds more to the story and why.

Write your essay. 

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. Your English class has done a project on transport. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay giving your opinions on the following statement.

There is no future for public transport because travelling by car is so much more convenient.

Write your essay.

3. You see this announcement in your school English-language magazine.

New Clubs after School Your school wants to start some new after-school clubs. Chess, table tennis. guitar playing and cookery have been suggested as possible ideas for clubs. What do you think? Write us an article for the school magazine. • Tell us which one of these four ideas you like best and why. • Make one other suggestion for a new club and explain why it would be a good idea. 
Write your article.

4. You recently saw this notice in an international travel magazine.

Reviews needed

We would like our readers to send us reviews of good or bad hotels. Write about a hotel anywhere in the world. In your review, describe the hotel and say why you did or did not enjoy staying there. We will publish the most interesting reviews. 

Write your review.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Officially Dead - Richard Prescott You have had a class discussion on the robbery in Officially Dead. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay answering this question:

'Why did the police suspect John and Linda Bentley and how were they eventually caught?'

Write your essay.

(b) Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen You have received this letter from your English penfriend, Greg.

Pride and Prejudice has so many different characters! Which person do you feel the most sympathy for and why? Write and tell me.

Greg

Write your letter to Greg. 

Câu hỏi số 2:

I am a egologist person and me and my family take care of the environment and so we use public transport. Nowadays, there is a lot of pollution and we have a lot of enviroment problem like greenhouse effect ozone hole. The car is one of the environment problems.

Almost all people use care because is more convenient. Why? Because when we need move we don't have to wait the public transport, we don't have to change bus or train. But there are a lot of advantages to take public transport. First of all, it is four our future, less pollution!

Sometimes the public transport are quickly than car, during the travel you can read, sleep, speak with other people. If we take a special card is not so expansive and is less dangerous for the accident.

Disadvantages for the car the fuel is expansive, a lot of traffic and a lot of danger in the street.

My slogan is less car, less pollution, better life.

Finally, I think in the future we will use more public transport than the car. 

Last year I travelled in England with my family, and we stayed in one very nice hotel. It was small and the owner was a man, Mr Brown, and his wife.

My parents had a double room and my sister and I shared a room which it had two beds. We had a balcony which we could see the sea. Our rooms were very comfortable and we had televisions which my sister and me watched sometimes in the evening when there was a good film.

These were two very good things about the hotel. First, the owner who was kind to us and very funny. Nothing was too difficult for him, and he was always helpful. Then there was the owner's wife who was such a good cook! Every morning we had wonderful breakfast with eggs and bacon and sausages. So my parents decided we could eat there in the evenings also and she asked to us what we will like to eat. It was great!

So if you go to Banbridge, you should go to this Star Hotel. I am sure you will enjoy it very very much. 

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. You have had a discussion on fashion in your English class. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay, giving your opinions on the following statement:

Young people always want to dress differently from their parents.

Write your essay.

3. You have seen this advertisement for a job in the USA in an international magazine.

USA SUMMER CAMPS

If you can speak English and you are cheerful, energetic and hardworking, you are the right person for us. Food and accommodation are provided. You just pay the air fare. You will

• look after children aged 8 -12
• help organise sports and evening activities
• work in the kitchens

Write to the director, Mrs Connor, and explain why you would be a suitable person for the job.

Write your application.

4. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for an international student magazine. The story must begin with the following words: 

Michael closed the door and knew at that moment he had made a mistake.

Write your story.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Officially Dead - Richard Prescott You have seen this announcement in an English magazine.

TRUTH and LIES

We are looking for articles about books where telling the truth or lies is important to the story. The best articles will be published next month. 

Write an article about the importance of truth and lies in Officially Dead.

(b) Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

Your English class has discussed the characters of Lizzy and Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. Your teacher has now given you this essay for homework:

Explain how and why Lizzy's feelings for Mr Darcy change.

Write your essay. 

Câu hỏi số 2:

In the past, young people used to wear their parents clothes, so that they would look like they were older. The truth is, that nowadays, young people, always want to dress differently from their parents.

It seems that to them, that their parents' clothes are 'old-fashioned' and are worn only by the 'old people'. These suits of the young men's fathers, look as they say, like if they were going to a funeral and these dresses of the young women' mothers look like if they were made 'in the wild west'.

And if young people don't wear clothes like their parents', what kind of clothes do they wear and why? Nowadays, young people have a tendency to wear informal clothes, especially really large jeans and T-shirts. The clothes that young men wear don't differ a lot from the young women's. The only exception is that young women tend to wear really tight trousers and blouses. In my opinion, they want to wear these clothes in order to make a revolution, as they are recieving a lot of pressure from their parents.

In conclusion, young people always want to dress differently from their parents and that's what they really do.

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. An English language club is starting in your area. The organisers of the club have asked you to write a report giving your suggestions about:

•  how often the club should meet
• what type of activities it should organise
• how the club could be advertised.

Write your report.

3. You have decided to enter a short story competition in an international magazine. The competition rules say that the story must begin with the following words.

It was three o'clock in the morning when the phone rang.

Write your story.

4. You have seen this announcement in Leisure and Entertainment magazine.

Could you live without television for a week?

Write and tell us what difference this would make to your life. We will publish the best article.

Write your article.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Officially Dead - Richard Prescott You have had a class discussion about the relationship between Mark and Julie in Officially Dead. Your teacher has now given you this essay for homework.

In which ways does Mark help Julie?

Write your essay.

(b) Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen You see this notice in your college magazine.

Unpleasant Characters! - Articles wanted.

Have you read a book recently with characters you really disliked? Tell us about them!

Write your article about two characters you disliked in Pride and Prejudice, giving your reasons. 

Câu hỏi số 4:

Could you live without television for a week?

That's a good question! It seems very easy just to turn off the TV set and spend your time better. But you have to realise that you must find something instead watching TV.

I think before you start, your first week without TV you must plan your activity. You will see how many things you can do during your new free time.

You can for example do something for your health and fitness - you can go swimming, play tennis or go cycling. You can meet your friends, call parents or just do your room. You will be able to read more books or find new hobby. You will see that life is not just TV!

I tried to live without television and now I enjoy my life much better. So don't think too long - try!

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. After a class discussion on the media's treatment of famous people, your teacher has asked you to write an essay, giving your opinions on the following statement:

Famous people, such as politicians and film stars, deserve to have a private life without journalists following them all the time.

Write your essay.

3. You see this announcement in an international magazine.

We invite you, our readers, to write an article on:

The Home of the Future

In what ways do you think people's homes will be different in the future? In what ways will they still be the same? The writer of the best article will win a prize. 

Write your article.

4. Your English teacher has asked you to write a story for the college magazine. Your story must begin with the following words:

It was dangerous, but I knew I had to do it.

Write your story.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Officially Dead - Richard Prescott You have had a class discussion about what happens to Julie in Officially Dead. Now your English teacher has given you this essay for homework.

How does Julie's life change after her husband's death?

Write your essay.

(b) Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen You have received this letter from your English friend, Kate.

I've recently read the book and seen the film of Pride and Prejudice. It's a very old-fashioned story - why do you think it is still so popular with people today?

Write soon,

Kate

Write your letter.

Câu hỏi số 4:

It was dangerous, but I knew I had to do it. It was a new challenge and not only for me but for everyone there.

Nobody thought I was capable of doing it.

I wasn't sure of what to do, and the pressure of everyone watching me was driving me mad.

Finally, I managed to move my right foot closer to the edge. I could listen to the crowd shouting 'to go'. That was my only chance. Only a few more seconds, otherwise my time would be over.

I didn't even think of looking down. I was already paralysed, and that would help me at all.

Then, by some'strange power my left foot was moving and I wanted to stop it, but it was too difficult.

The clock was naming tic tac. And suddenly everything stopped. I felt an enormous peace. Somehow I managed to Jump out of the airplane and I was flying!

Those minutes, up in the air, feeling the wind in my face, were fantastic. And then I was terrified when I couldn't open the parachute! Fortunately, I wasn't alone.

Câu hỏi 5b:

Dear Kate,

I haven't read the book of Pride and Predudice but I saw the film last week. I think it is beautiful story. I liked it very much.

I think the reason why It is still a good story is numerous.

Firstly, in the film, as in the book I think, Mr Darcy is so handsome that you can think of him like a famous star from the TV today! His love story is not easy - just like alI the film and drama on TV today. You can imagine them true.

Also the sisters in the story are very like in real life. But the mother is not very nice person. I think she is silly person and we can all know someone like her. All young people think that their parents do not know anything and so it is very much like real life.

I recommend you to see the film of this story. I think it's the perfect way to spend some free time.

Lots of love

Daisy

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. You recently saw this notice in an English language computer magazine.

Reviews needed

Do you play computer games?

Write us a review of a computer game that you enjoy. Describe the games good and bad points and say how easy or difficult it it to play. Also say what age group it is suitable for. A free game for the best review!

Write your review.

3. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the college English language magazine. The story must begin with the following words:

It was only a small mistake but it changed my life for ever.

Write your story.

4. You have seen the following notice in an International magazine.

COMPETITION

Is it better to live in a flat, a modern house or an old house? Write us an article giving your opinions. The best article will be published and the writer will receive £500.

Write your article. 

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Officially Dead by Richard Prescott This is part of a letter from your friend Matthew. 

In the book Official& Dead, Colin Fenton doesn't behave very well, does he? Do you have any sympathy for him or not? Write and tell me what you think.

Matthew

Write your letter to Matthew. Do not write any postal addresses.

(b) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Your English teacher has given you this essay for homework.

Compare the characters of Mr and Mrs Bennett and say whether you think they have a good marnage or not.

Write your essay.

Câu hỏi 5a:

Dear Matthew,
You asked what I thinked of Colin Fenton in the book Officially Dead. Well, he's not a very nice man is he? He has business but in big trouble and has not told his wife. So when he meets the Bentleys he is prepare to involve in crime to get money and solve business problem, He will give alibi to John Bentley while John comits crime of robbery. So Colin says he will go into hotel and call himself John Bentley because he and John look very alike. But while he drives to the hotel, Colin is killed in car accident.

So, do I have sympathy for him? Yes of course. He ends up dead and I don't think he worth to die. He wasn't very nice nor very honest but he wasn't an evel rnan either. And the last thing he did was to send a message to his wife.

That's my opinion anyway.

Best wishes

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. You have seen this announcement in an international music magazine.

MUSIC ON THE RADIO

Our readers tell us they love listening to music on the radio! What would your ideal evening music programme be? Write us an article:

• telling us what type of music you'd like to hear
• giving your suggestions for making the programme popular.

The writer with the best ideas will win £1,000.

Write your article.

3. You have had a class discussion on being rich and famous. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay on the following statement:

Everybody would like to be rich and famous.

Write your essay.

4. This is part of a letter from an English friend, Jo. 

I leave school this summer and have a year free before university. I want to come to your country. First I'd like to spend some time travelling. Then I'd like to find a job for three months. Please give me some advice on travelling and working in your country.

Thanks,

Jo 

Write your letter to Jo. Do not write any postal addresses.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Officially Dead by Richard Prescott You receive this letter from your English friend Jaimie.

There are some sty unpleasant characters In 'Officially Dent aren't them? Which person do you dislike most and why? Write and tell me.

Janie. 

Write a letter to Jaimie.

(b) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Your English teacher has given you this question for homework:

What future do you imagine for the marriages of the Wickhams and the Darcys?

Write your essay. 

Câu hỏi số 3:

Everybody keep saying that being rich and famous is the best thing could happen to them. I don't think so. There are pro and cons on being rich.

I think being rich and famous means not having a private life, because everywhere you go you are follow by a photographer. You always have to have a bodyguard for your own safety, and that means never being alone.

You always have to be careful of who are you meeting, of what are you wearing.

You're allow to be yourself only in your own house.

On the other hand, you don't have to worry about not having any money at the ena of the month or don't know how to pay the bills.

I think the best thing is to have a nice job that you like and earn enough money to allow you to have a nice house with a garden, and some free time to spend with your family and friends.

The most important thing in life is being happy and I don't think money makes you happy.

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinions on the following statement:

Your teenage years are the best years of your life!

Write your essay.

3. You see the following notice in an international magazine.

Be someone famous for a day

If you could change places for 24 hours with a famous person alive today, who would you choose, and why?

The best article will he published In our magazine next month.

Write your article.

4. You recently attended a music festival. When you visited the organiser's website afterwards, you saw they were asking for reviews of the event. You decide to write a review for the website. In your review say what kind of music you heard at the festival and whether you would recommend the festival to other people in future years.

Write your review.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Officially Dead by Richard Prescot. This is part of a letter from your English friend Emily.

The characters in Officially Dead seem to be either eery weak or very strong. Which character do you think is the strongest and which one is the weakest?

Write and tell me.

Emily

Write your letter to Emily.

(b) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Your English teacher has given you this question for homework:

Which part of 'Pride and Prejudice' do you think is the most interesting, and why?

Write your essay. 

Câu hỏi số 4:

Review of Galway Music Festival

I went to the Galway music festival in the summer this year, The festival take place in Ireland, and so music is nearly all Irish traditional music. Some of the music it is very sad, and some very happy and very fast and everyone danced. The songs they are often very sad and sang by the girls. A typical musical instrument is like a violin — it is called a fiddle and it can sound both hapy and sad. Personally I loved the hapy music called jigs.

The festival lasted three days, and on the last day there were øome new bands who played more pop music. I liked this better than the traditional music and so did most of the young people who went to the festival.

But I recomend that you go to this festival if you visit, the Ireland. The place is very beautiful and the festival is very typical. You will be safe and enjoy and you maybe will hear lots of different kinds of music and have a great time. It is good for families to go and listen to different musics.

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. Your teacher has asked you for a report on transport in your local area. Mention the main means of transport used and suggest how transport facilities could be improved. Write your report.

3. You see this notice on your school noticeboard.

SPECIAL PEOPLE

• Who is the most important person in your life?
• Why is this person special to you?

Write us an article for the school magazine answering these questions.

Write your article.

4. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school's English language magazine. The story must begin with the following words:

My day started badly, but it got better and better.

Write your story.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Officially Dead by Richard Prescott You have discussed the character of Julie Fenton in your English class. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay answenng these questions:

How does Julie Fenton feel at the end of the book, and why?

Write your essay.

(b) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen This is part of a letter you have received from your friend Nathan.

I really enjoyed the book but I don't understand why it is called Pride and Prejudice. What do you think?

Write and tell me.

Nathan 

Write your letter to Nathan.

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

2. You have seen this announcement in an international magazine:

Friendships today

• How do you make friends?
• Do friends have to agree on everything?

The best articles will be published in next month's magazine.

Write your article.

3. Your English teacher has asked you to write a story for the college magazine. The story must begin with the following words:

When Stella walked into the house, she was astonished to see a suitcase in the hall.

Write your story.

4. You have seen this notice in your college English language magazine:

STUDENT FILM CLUB

Help us to choose films for the club! Have you seen a good thriller recently?

Send us a review of a thriller you enjoyed, explaining why you found it exciting and why you think other people would like it.

We will publish the reviews in the club newsletter.

Write your review.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

• Your English teacher has given you this essay for homework:
• Who was the Phantom of the Opera and what information is given in the story about this past life?

Write your essay.

(b) Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

• You have seen a notice in an English language magazine asking for articles about strange characters in books.
• Write an article describing MIss Havisham in Great Expectations, explaining why she is so strange.

Câu hỏi 5b:

While I am reading a book, I can find each of character has their own individuality. Most of them are like our neighbours. But a few of them are unique or rather strange.

Miss Havisham in 'Great Expectations' was the strangest character for me. After she was decieved by her fiancee, she didn't get over and just thought it over in tragic. So eventually she decided to revenge to all man in the world by bring up Estella as a 'heartbreaker. But because of this, she ruined herself and Estella also became unhappy without any belief of love.

At first I couldn't understand her. Because even though she could see her future more positively, she decided to stay in depression. However somehow I could understand her after I finished reading the book. It was because nobody had given her love, so she couldn't live differently.

In conclusion, the author described various lifestyles. Sometimes there is strange character like 'Miss Havisham'. But because it was all based on our lives, I think they also can be understandable.

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-150 words in an appropriate style.

2. You have seen this announcement in an international magazine:

Competition! Twentieth-century inventions

Aeroplane Computer Television

Which one of these three inventions of the 20th century do you think has changed our lives the most?

The best article will be published in next month's magazine.

Write your article.

3. Your English teacher has asked you to write a story for the college magazine. The story must begin with the following words:

Mark opened the envelope, read the letter and immediately started to pack his bag.

Write your story.

4. You have seen this advertisement in an international magazine:

WANT A SUMMER JOB WITH A DIFFERENCE?

A British film company working in your country has the following temporary job vacancies:

• actors for crowd scenes
• make-up and costume assistants
• kitchen workers

Write to Mrs Simmons, saying which job you are interested in and why you would be suitable.

Write your letter of application.

5.  Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux This is part of a letter from your English-speaking friend Clare:

I've finished reading Phantom of the Opera' now. At the end, I felt sorry for Erik. How did you feel about him? Write and tell me.

Clare

Write your letter.

(b) Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Your English teacher has given you this essay for homework:

What are Pip's 'Great Expectations'? Give your opinion on whether he has what he expected by the end of the book.

Write your essay. 

Câu hỏi số 3:

Mark opened the envelope, read the letter and immediately started to pack his bag. He was so excited. We really hoped he would win the competition from the moment he read the magazine.

That night was extremely long for Mark. He was so impatient that he couldn't sleep. He kept looking at the clock. He was going to meet her and he still couldn't believe it! In the morning he ate his breakfast and then he waited outside his house. According to the letter the limousine would arrive at 10:00 and so it happened.

He had won the greatest prize ever. He would spend the weekend in the most luxurius hotel in New York and he would have a meal with Kelly Clarkson a famous singer and the girl of his dreams.

On Saturday he had a bath on his luxurius bathroom and then he had a tour on the city.

It was Sunday afternoon. He was standing outside the door. Only one step was separating him from her. He took a breath and opened the door.. . 

Part 2: Write an anwer to one of the questions 2—5 in this part. Write your answer in 120—180 words in an appropriate style.

2. Your class wants to go out to a restaurant at the end of the course.

Your English teacher has asked you to write a review of a restaurant you like. Include information about the food and the atmosphere and explain why it would be suitable for your class.

Write your review.

3. Your English teacher has asked you to write a story for the college magazine.

The story must begin with the following words:

Simon turned on the television and was amazed to see his own face on the screen.

Write your story.

4. You have had a class discussion on how to improve your English in your free time after school.

Now your English teacher has asked you to write a report describing different ways to improve your English in your free time and saying which one you think is the best and why.

Write your report.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

You have been discussing the characters in Phantom of the Opera in your English class. Now your teacher has asked you to write this essay for homework:

Who do you think is the most unhappy character in Phantom of the Opera? Write an essay giving your opinion.

Write your essay.

(b) Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

This is part of a letter from your English penfriend, Kim:

I thought the convict, Abel Magwitch, was a really bad man at the start of 'Great Expectations', but I changed my mind when I read the rest of the story. What did you think of him?

Kim

Write your letter. 

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2—5 in this part. Write your answer in 120—180 words in an appropriate style.

2. Your English class has been discussing how useful different subjects studied at school are.

Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay answering this question:

Which two subjects studied at school are most useful for our future lives?

Write your essay.

3. You see this advertisement in an international student magazine:

Holiday hire shop on the beach

We provide equipment for tourists to hire — bicycles, swimming and sports equipment.
We need an English-speaking person to help in the shop who:
• likes meeting people
• is interested in sport
• can advise on the equipment.
Write and tell us why you are suitable for the job. Contact Mr James Carlton, Manager.

Write your letter of application.

4. Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the college English language magazine.

The story must begin with the following words:

It all began when I found an old key at the back of the kitchen cupboard.

Write your story.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.

(a) Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Your English teacher has given you this essay for homework:

Pip's life suddenly changes when he becomes rich. Does this money make him happy?

Write your essay.

(b) Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

This is part of a letter you have received from your English-speaking penfriend, Robin:

I really enjoyed 'Phantom of the Opera', but can you explain why Erik allowed Christine to leave and many Raoul? I thought Erik wanted to keep her for himself...

Write soon.

Robin

Write your letter.

Câu hỏi số 3:

Dear Mr James Careton,

I am writing in response to your advertisementwhich is about the Holiday Hire Shop on the beach.

First of all I Chink Chac I am the right person for this job an I am very outgoing, sociable and of course I make friends all the time because I am keen on meeting new people. In addition, I love doing different kinds of sports and I am both a swimmer and a cyclist so I know a lot about them.

As for the equipment, I have worked for three months in a shop like yours so an I have former experience on the subject, I can give useful advise to the customers, increasing the reputation of the shop. So the shop will be come more popular to teenagers.

I believe that I have the right qualification for this job so I think you should hire me.

I am looking forward to receiving a letter from you.

Yours sincerely

Lydia Zitsiou

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style on the next page. Put the question number in the box.

2. You work as a local tour guide. An international travel company has asked you to write a report on a new hotel which has just opened in your town. You should comment in the report on the hotel's facilities and say whether you think the hotel would be suitable for international tourists. 

Write your report.

3. You have been invited to write a short story for an international young people's magazine. The story must begin with the words:

When they met for the first time, Paul knew immediately that they would be good friends.

Write your story.

4. This is part of a letter which you received from a pen friend: 

My neighbours are visiting your country this year for their first ever holiday abroad and they want to know about the food and drink. What typical dishes would you recommend? What do people usually have to drink? 

Write a letter, giving your pen friend the relevant information. Do not write any addresses.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of these set books. Write (a) or (b) as well as the number 6 Si the question box, and the title of the book next to the box.

• Great Expectations - Charles Dickens
• Crime Never Pays - Oxford Bookworms Collection
• Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
• The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
• Tales of Mystery and Imagination - Edgar Allan Poe

Either (a) Which character in the book or in one of the short stories do you most dislike? Write a composition, giving the reasons for your choice.

Or (b) TALKING BOOKS - recordings of well-known books on cassettes - are becoming very popular. You have boon asked to write an article for an English magazine, saying how well the book or one of the short stories you have read would work on cassette, and what some of the problems might be.

Câu hỏi 5b:

While I am reading a book I can find each of character has their arm individuality. Most of than are like our neighbours. But a few of them are unique or rather strange.

Miss Havisham in Great Expectations was the strangest character for me. After she was decleved by her fiancée, she didn't get over and just thought it over in tragic. So eventual& she decided to revenge to all man in the world by bring up Estella as a "heartbreaker". Out because of this, she ruined herself and Estella also became unhappy without any belief of love.

At first I couldn't understand her. Because even though she could see her future more positively, she deckled to stay in depression. However somehow I could understand her after I finished reading the book. It was because nobody had given her love, so she couldn't the differently.

In conclusion, the author described various lifestyles. Sometimes there Is strange character like "Miss Havishami". But because it was all based on our lives, I think they also can be understandable. 

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2.5 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style on the opposite page. Put the question number in the box.

2. You have soon this in an international magazine.

Write and tell in what you chink makes a perfect friendship. The winning article wilt be published in our international magazine and the winner will receive a prize of £1,000.

Now write your article for the magazine.

3. You have had a class discussion about the following statement:

If you don't make music yourself, you can't enjoy other people's music.

Your teacher has now asked you to write a composition, giving your own views on the statement.

Write your composition.

4. This is part of a letter you receive from a pen friend.

Guess what? Now my exams are over, I've decided to improve my fitness and health. The only problem is I don't know how to start. I know you're very fit - what do you suggest?

Write a letter, giving advice to your pen Mend. Do not write any addresses.

5. Answer one of the lollowing two questions based on your reading of one of these set books. Write (a) or (b) as well as the number 5 in the question box, and the title of the book next to the box.

• Great Expectations - Charles Dickens
• Crime Never Pays - Oxford Bookworms Collection
• Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
• The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
• Tales of Mystery and Imagination - Edgar Alan Poe

Either (a) If you could make a film of the book or of one of the short stories you have read, which events would you concentrate on? Write a composi-tion. describing these events briefly and explaining their importance to the film.

Or (b) In most stories, there is at least one place which readers remember welt From the book or short story you have read, choose one place which stays in your memory. Write a composition, describing the place and explaining why it is so special.

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 2-6 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style on the opposite page. Put the question number in the box.

2. You have just read  the following advertisement. 

Hardworking, reliable people needed this summer for our International Working Holiday Camp picking fruit and vegetables

•free accommodaten • good pay • evening English course 

Contact James Felton, VAntecroas Form, Deal. Kent 

Write your letter of application to the farm. Say why you are interested in the work and ask for more details about the information given in the advertisement. Do not write any addresses.

3. Your class has been doing a project on zoos. As part of this project, your teacher has asked you to write a composition giving your opinion on the following question:

Is there a need for zoos in the modem world?

Write your composition.

4. You have just returned from a visit to a museum. You have now agreed to write an article about the museum for your college magazine. Describe the museum, say what you liked or didn't like about it. and why it could be of interest to your readers.

Write your ankle.

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of these set books. Write (a) or (b) as well as the number 5 in the question box, and the title of the book next to the box.

• Great Expectations - Charles Dickens
• Crime Never Pays - Oxford Bookworms Collection
• Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
• The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
• Tales of Mystery and Imagination - Edgar Allan Poe

Either (a) In the book or in one of the short stories you have read, did the main characters deserve what happened to them? Write a composition, giving your views.

Or (b) Choose a place or a building that plays an important part in the book or one of the short stories you have read. Write a composition describing the place or building and explaining its importance.

Part 2: Write an answer to one of the questions 23 in this part. Write your answer In 120-180 words in an appropriate style on the opposite page. Put the question number in the box.

2. You have had a class discussion on the following question:

Which are the most important subjects for young people to study at school and why?

Now your teacher has asked you to write a composition, giving your opinion on this question.

Write your composition.

3. You have decided to enter a short story competition. The competition rules say that the story must begin or end with the following sentence:

Suddenly I heard a noise behind me.

Write your story for the competition.

4. A group of British students would like to go camping In your area. The group leader has asked you to write a report, answering these questions:

• Where is the best place to camp in your area, and why?
• What is the best time of year for camping there?
• What clothes should the group members bring with them?

Write your report. 

5. Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of these set books. Write (a) or (b) as well as the number 5 in the question box, and the title of the book next to the box.

• Great Expectations - Charles Dickens
• Rebecca - Daphne du Mauler
• Crime Nosier Pays - Oxtord Bookworms Collection
• The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
• Tales of Mystery and Imagination - Edgar Allan Poe

Either (a) A television company has given you the opportunity to interview one of the characters from the book you have read. Write a letter to the television company, telling them which character you would choose, what questions you would ask that character, and why.

Or (b) How successful is the ending of the book or short story you have read? Write a composition, briefly describing the ending and giving your opinion on how successful it is.