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Level B2
TEST 1 Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1
(100 – 150 words)
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
You see an announcement about a job at
(100 – 150 words)
a pet shop and decide to write a letter
Write an article for a local magazine about the applying for the position.
need for a park in the area where you live.
You could write about:
You could write about: • Why you would like this job
• Why parks are important • What experience you have with animals
• W
 hat the park would be like – playground, • Days and hours you could work
football field, etc.
• Who the park would be for
The Manager
Pet Corner
As teenagers, we are constantly being told to
80 Station Road
go outside and get some fresh air. The problem
London
is there are not many places to do this in my
area, which is why I feel we need to build 20 May 2019
a park.
Having greenery is very important in urban Dear Sir / Madam,
areas. Trees provide oxygen and make cities
My name is Sophie Smith and I am writing to
more beautiful. But parks in particular are
apply for a job at your pet shop. I am sixteen
essential because they are a place for people to
years old and in the last year of high school.
meet, for children to play and they bring nature
into our everyday lives. To begin with, I have a great deal of experience
with animals, as my family has always had
That’s why a park with a large playground for
a variety of pets. At present, we have two
young children and a football field would be
cats and a dog, but in the past, we have had
amazing. There should also be a bicycle path
tortoises, birds and a rabbit. In general, I have
and tennis and basketball courts. That way,
always been the one who takes care of them
everyone could do something they enjoy.
since my parents are very busy.
Let’s petition the local council and talk to our
I would love to do this job because in the
politicians. Our community needs a beautiful
future, I want to be a veterinarian or work in a
park with activities for people of all ages.
profession that deals with animals.
I am available in the afternoons after school and
all day Saturday. Ideally, I would like to work
two or three days a week.
Thank you for your consideration and I look
forward to your reply.

Yours faithfully,
Sophie Smith,

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Informal Writing Task 2

(150 – 200 words)
TEST 2
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
You see a poster about a local festival in your
(100 – 150 words)
town. You decide to write an email to your
friend, inviting him/her to this festival. Write an article for your school magazine
about the building of a new football field.
You could write about:
• What the festival is about You could write about:
• What activities there will be (e.g. local food • Why your school needs a new football field
for sale, dancing, live music) • How the cost could be covered
• Why your friend will like the festival • H
 ow and where this football field could
• How you will feel if your friend comes be built

Hi Jerry! Generally speaking, I think we’d all agree that

Jackson High School is one of the best in the
How’s everything going? I haven’t seen you for district – except for one thing: we don’t have a
a long time and was wondering if you wanted
decent football field. Ours is in very bad shape,
to come to Crete next weekend. There is an
and it can be embarrassing when another team
amazing local festival going on to celebrate
comes and plays. There’s nowhere for the fans
honey production.
to sit!
As you may know, Crete is famous for the
production of excellent quality honey. The area This is why I think we need to make sure we
I live in is known for thyme honey, so every year have a brand new football field next season. It
we have a festival to celebrate it. We’ll have an could be built where the old one is, but we will
amazing time! need to use more space around it so as to build
seats for spectators. This will also encourage
First of all, you’ll be able to taste all kinds
of food that is made using honey. There are our team to play better.
delicious sweets, like loukoumades (small I know you’re probably asking, ‘But who will pay
doughnuts) and cakes. There is also savoury for it?’. Well, we could have fundraising events,
food such as salad with oil, vinegar and honey, like a student carwash and a huge bake sale,
and meat marinated in honey. Since you’re and we’ll raise the money in no time. So let’s
interested in different flavours, I’m sure you’ll
start finding ways to get this football field built!
find it very interesting.
Secondly, there is a band which plays traditional
Greek music and people dance all night long.
You’re such a great dancer that I know you’ll
love it! Everyone in the village joins hands and
we all have a great time.
I really hope you can come. I’ll be so happy if
you do, because you’ll have the chance to see
something uniquely Cretan.

Bye for now!

Mario

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Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1 Informal Writing Task 2
(100 – 150 words) (150 – 200 words)
A student from another country has been Write a letter or an email to your friend
invited to visit your country. Write a letter to about your favourite TV series.
him before he comes.
You could write about:
You could write about: • What the series is about
• W
 hat is interesting about your country and • The characters who are in the series
its history • Why you like this series
• P
 laces in your country that this student • If your friend would like this series
must visit
• The food he / she will eat in your country Hello Tania,

Dear Ryan, How are you? Lately, I haven’t had a lot of

homework so I’ve been watching my favourite
I have been told that you will be visiting Greece television series, ‘Friends’. Unfortunately, it’s not
for the first time in an international student being filmed any more, but I love watching the
exchange. I have been asked to write to you to old episodes on DVD.
tell you some things about my country so you
are better prepared for your visit. ‘Friends’ is about three women and three men
who are very different from each other, but they
As I am sure you know, Greece is famous for are best friends. They get into lots of funny
its ancient history; in fact, we are known as the situations and they help each other out. The
cradle of Western civilisation. For this reason, characters are so interesting! Ross is a geek and
there are many interesting archaeological sites a professor, Chandler is a nerd, and Joey is cool
and museums that you must visit. but not too smart. Rachel is pretty, Phoebe is
There are also beautiful islands that are weird and Monica is very uptight.
completely unique, such as Mykonos and I enjoy this series because it really makes me
Santorini. The beaches and the landscape are laugh. It’s the perfect thing to watch to cheer
wonderful. myself up or when I feel stressed. I also love the
Finally, be prepared to eat delicious and way they are all such good friends and would
nutritious food. Greek food is made with fresh, do anything for each other.
local ingredients and it is extremely healthy. I think you’d like ‘Friends’, because we have a
There is something for everyone, from fresh fish similar sense of humour. Why don’t you come
to grilled meats. over to my place this weekend and watch a few
Please feel free to contact me if you have any episodes with me? We’ll have a great time!
other questions. I have to go – I want to watch one more
episode before I go to bed. Write back soon!
Best regards,
Jason Kalazis Bye for now,
Mary

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TEST 3 Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1

(100 – 150 words)
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
You see an advert for a summer job as a
(100 – 150 words)
camp counsellor at a local camp and decide
Write an article for a school/college magazine to write a letter applying for the position.
about the advantages of travelling abroad.
You could write about:
You could write about: • Why you would be good for this position
• W
 hy travelling helps to broaden your • Any work experience you have had
horizons • Hobbies and interests you have
• W
 hat travelling helps you to understand • When you would be available to work
about other cultures
• What you personally like about travelling
• A
 ny advice you would give to students who
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are afraid of travelling abroad 80 Station Road
London
Now that summer is just around the corner,
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many people are thinking about what they
want to do. My suggestion? Travel to another Dear Sir / Madam,
country!
First of all, travelling broadens your mind and My name is Christine Jones and I am writing to
allows you to understand other people and apply for a summer job as a camp counsellor. I
cultures. This is because you get to meet them, am eighteen years old and I am graduating from
to see their museums and of course, to sample high school this June.
their food. I feel I would be suited to this position as I have
But most importantly, travelling abroad helps three younger siblings who I often take care of.
you to realise that we are all part of a global In fact, I enjoy the company of children so much
community. Everyone is different but equal, and that I plan to become a primary school teacher.
there are many different ways of thinking. This is Concerning work experience, I have tutored
why travelling is so inspiring. other students in maths and English since I was
If you’re afraid of travelling abroad, I suggest fourteen years old. I also worked at my uncle’s
you go on a package tour where everything is corner shop part time last summer.
arranged for you. That way, you’ll have nothing My hobbies and interests are mostly athletic. I
to do except enjoy yourself in another country! am on the school basketball team, I am a keen
swimmer and I enjoy all sports in general. I also
play the piano.
I would be available to work all summer, as soon
as school is finished.
Thank you for considering my application and I
look forward to your reply,

Yours faithfully,
Christine Jones

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Informal Writing Task 2
(150 – 200 words)
TEST 4
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
Write a letter or an email to your friend
(100 – 150 words)
describing your favourite celebrity or athlete.
Write an article for a school/college magazine
You could write about:
about the importance of strong friendships.
• W
 ho this person is and how they became
famous You could write about:
• Why this person is special • Why friendships are important to you
• What you admire about this person • How friendships help us to survive
• Whether you would like to be this famous • The qualities of a good friend

Hello Karen, Ten years from now, I’ll probably have forgotten
lots of things about school, but I’m sure I won’t
How have you been lately? I’ve been doing a forget my close friends.
project about a famous person and I wanted to
Friendships are incredibly important to me.
tell you about it, because I really learned a lot
School work puts us all under a lot of pressure,
myself!
and for me, the only way to deal with it all is to
The person I’m going to describe to you is talk to my friends and spend time with them,
Prince Harry. He recently got married, so he’s doing enjoyable things.
been in the spotlight quite a bit. He’s mostly
But friendships also help us to survive. The
famous for being a prince, as he’s the grandson
world has become a very competitive and
of Queen Elizabeth. But he’s also well-known
difficult place, even for young people. Without
because he married an American actress,
good friends to support us and help us with
Meghan Markle. I think the fact that he married
homework or any other problem, our lives
for love, and chose a woman that is outside his
would be much harder.
social circle is very admirable.
So the question is, what is a real friend? For
But Prince Harry is also very special. He served
me, it’s someone you can trust, have fun with,
in the army for many years and fought like a
and who will stand by you when you have a
normal soldier, even putting his life in danger.
problem. If you’ve got such friends, hold on to
He has also helped many charities in Africa by
them. And make sure you’re a good friend to
building homes and schools.
them as well.
This is why I really like Prince Harry. But I’d never
want to be as famous as him. The media never
give him any privacy at all, and he is always in
the public eye. That would drive me crazy!
What about you? Who’s your favourite
celebrity? Write back soon and let me know!

Bye for now,

Lisa

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Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1 Informal Writing Task 2

(100 – 150 words (150 – 200 words)
Write a letter to the headmaster of your school Write a letter or an email to your friend asking
to apologise for an incident that you were him/her to spend the weekend with you.
involved in. You could write about:
You could write about: • Which weekend would be most convenient
• What happened • Where he/she would sleep
• Who else was involved • What things you could do
• What problems were created • How you would feel if he/she came
• What you will do to make up for the
situation
Hi Jessica,

Dear Mr Hudson, How are you doing? I’m really excited to tell
you that my parents have given me permission
Last Friday there was an incident at our school: to invite you over for a weekend. We’ll have an
several students painted graffiti all over the amazing time! But there are so many things I
school walls near the main entrance. As you need to ask you first.
probably know, all of the students were caught,
First of all, when would be the best weekend for
including me. The rest of the students were all
you? Since exams are coming up, I was thinking
from my class, and we had been planning to do
in June, when we have finished them. That way,
this for over a month now.
we can celebrate our freedom! My older sister
I wanted to explain why we painted the graffiti: is away at college, so you could have your own
we are under a great deal of pressure at school room, but I think it would be fun for us to sleep
and we do not think the educational system is in sleeping bags, next to each other, so we can
fair. This was the only way we knew how to get chat all night. What do you think?
our message across.
Most of all, I just want us to hang out.
However, I now realise how wrong our actions We’ve got so much to catch up on. A lot has
were, as the graffiti has made our school look happened since you moved away, and everyone
terrible. Together with the other students misses you a lot. That’s why we’ve also got to
involved, we have decided to repaint the walls have a party with all of our classmates from last
so that they are clean and attractive again. Our year. It’ll be like a reunion!
parents will pay for the paint.
I’ve really missed you a lot and will be over the
I hope this is a satisfactory solution. moon to see you again. Please ask your parents
now so we can start planning our perfect
Yours sincerely, weekend!
Sandra Jones
Write soon!

Love,
Jane

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TEST 5 Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1
(100 – 150 words)
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
(100 – 150 words) Write a letter to the owner of a hotel to
compliment him about your recent stay there.
Write an article for a school/college magazine
about the advantages of using social media, like You could write about:
Facebook. • W
 hen you stayed at the hotel, who you
went with, and how long you stayed
You could write about: • W
 hat you particularly liked about the hotel
• H
 ow it helps you keep up with what is • T
 he facilities that you used
happening • The food at the hotel restaurant
• Why it helps your social life • How you felt in general
• How it helps you communicate with others • Something that could be improved

Let’s face it – just about everyone uses social The Manager

media, and some of us are addicted to it. We Astra Hotel
keep hearing how harmful it is, but there are 80 Beach Road
also some positive points about social media, Mykonos
especially Facebook.
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First and foremost, through Facebook and
Instagram, I keep track of all the things going Dear Sir / Madam,
on, not just with my friends, but at school, too.
Last week, my family and I visited Mykonos for
Just by scrolling down my wall, I see posts and
three days and we had the pleasure of staying
pictures that keep me informed.
at your hotel. I wanted to write to tell you what
Moreover, I arrange (and cancel) most of my a wonderful time we had.
meetings with friends on Facebook. We make
What I loved most about your hotel was
a group chat and that way, everyone can stay
how friendly and professional all of the staff
informed about changes.
members were. They helped us with every
Finally, I keep in touch with friends who are need. I also enjoyed using the swimming
far away via Facebook. Messaging is free so it pool and sauna, which were very clean and
doesn’t cost me anything to find out how they modern. Finally, the food at your restaurant was
are and share news. exceptional. My whole family loved the cuisine,
So as you can see, social media has a lot of especially the local specialities.
benefits as well, as long as you don’t overdo it. Generally, the whole experience at your hotel
was marvellous. We felt like welcome guests at all
times, and this made our trip to Mykonos extra
special. My only suggestion for improvement is
that the mattresses were extremely hard. But this
was not a serious problem.
Keep up the excellent work!

Yours faithfully,
Bill Jackson

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Informal Writing Task 2

(150 – 200 words)
TEST 6
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
It was your uncle’s birthday and your mother
(100 – 150 words)
threw a large party. You decide to write an
email to your best friend describing the event. Write an article for a school magazine about
the advantages and disadvantages of going to
You could write about:
university.
• Who came and where the party was
• What you ate and did at the party You could write about:
• How you felt about the party • T
 he benefits / difficulties of going to
university
• W
 hy you want / do not want to go to
Hi Peter, university
• What university means to you
Last week we had a huge party at the restaurant • H
 ow people’s lives change when they go to
down the street, and I had the best time ever! university
Let me tell you about it.
First of all, all of my relatives came, including my Whether or not we attend university is a difficult
cousins. My uncle is visiting from America, you decision we all have to make at some point.
see, and no one has seen him for a very long On the one hand, going to university means we
time, so his birthday party was a big deal. can find better jobs, and if you want to be a
The best part, of course, was the food. doctor or a lawyer, you have to go. But it is also
‘Memories’ is one of the best restaurants in very expensive and for some people, it is too
the city and the food is incredible. We ate a lot difficult to get it in.
of meat dishes and some great appetizers as Personally, I don’t think I’ll go to university.
well, such as dolmadakia and small cheese pies. I want to work as a fashion designer, so I’ll
There was also live music, since it was Saturday probably go to a fashion design school. I don’t
night, and everyone danced. It was great to need to have a university degree for that! To
watch my grandpa dance! me, university means a lot of money and really
I was so happy to see everyone from the family hard courses. I’m not sure I could make it.
again together, and we all had fun. But I also People’s lives change a lot when they go to
felt sad, because I knew I wouldn’t see everyone university. They don’t have free time because
together like this for many more years. My uncle they study so much. That’s why I don’t think
is going back to America next week. I’ll go, but you never know. I might change my
That’s all for now. I’ve got to go study for mind in the future!
tomorrow. Please write back soon!

Bye!
James

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Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1 Informal Writing Task 2
(100 – 150 words) (150 – 200 words)
Write a letter to the manager of a clothing Write a letter or an email to a friend in
shop to complain about the service you England telling him/her about your last
received there recently. vacation.
You could write about: You could write about:
• W
 hen you went to the shop and what you • Where you went
wanted to buy • Who you went with
• What the shop assistant was like • What things you did / saw
• What happened that upset you • What you enjoyed most about this vacation
• How you felt • W
 hether you would recommend the place
• What you expect the manager to do you went to your friend

The Manager Hi Steve,

John’s Jeans
80 Stadium Road Sorry I haven’t written for so long but I just got
London back from my vacation on the island of Patmos.
I went there with my family and my two cousins.
20 December 2019 They’re the same ages as my sister and me, so
we had a great time together.
Dear Sir / Madam,
Patmos is a small island and it is very beautiful.
Of course, we spent most of our time swimming
I recently visited your shop and I want to make
on beaches and eating delicious food at seaside
a complaint about the service I received.
tavernas.
Last Saturday, I went to your shop with the
What I loved most about this vacation, though,
intention of buying new jeans. It was very busy
was spending time with my family and my
and there was nobody free to help me. As I was
cousins. To be honest, during the school
in a hurry, I started to look for the size I wanted
year, I really don’t get to see my family much,
by myself. Suddenly, a young man named
especially because my dad works so hard. This
Timothy appeared, and started telling me off for
time, we all got to hang out together and have
not asking for help. When I told him that no one
a good time.
was available, he said that I should have waited.
If you ever get the chance to visit me in Greece,
Perhaps Timothy was right, and this is your shop
I’d love to take you to Patmos. There are so
policy. However, the way he spoke to me was
many fun things to do, and a lot of great cafés
totally unacceptable. I may be young, but I am a
and beaches. You’d love it.
regular customer of your shop. He embarrassed
me by yelling like that. Please write back soon, and let me know how
your summer went.
Please train your staff better and teach them to
treat all customers with respect, regardless of
Bye for now!
their age.
John
Thank you and I look forward to your reply,

Yours faithfully,
Jane Somers
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TEST 7 Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1

(100 – 150 words)
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
You are the class president and you want
(100 – 150 words)
to arrange for your class to visit the city
Write an article for a school magazine about museum. Write a letter to the secretary of
how we can cut down on our use of plastic. the museum, asking for information.
You could write about: You could write about:
• Why using plastic is so harmful • When would be best for your class to visit
• Ways in which we could use less plastic • How much it would cost
• H
 ow the world would be better if we • Where they could have lunch
stopped using plastic • What the students would see

The Secretary
I’m writing this article to talk about a problem
National History Museum
we all know about, but don’t do anything
about: plastic. Our planet is drowning in plastic,
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especially in the sea. Plastic is killing animals,
fish and even human beings. You see, since it Dear Sir / Madam,
lasts forever we eventually eat it, and it’s very
poisonous. I am writing on behalf of my grade nine class at
Cedar Heights High School. We are interested
We need to stop using so much plastic. The
in visiting the Museum of Natural History but I
best way to do this is to avoid things we only
wanted to ask a few questions.
use once, like plastic cups, bags or straws. We
should use permanent things, like shopping First of all, when would the best date and time be
bags that are made of cloth, or paper straws. for our visit? We were hoping to come in October,
and can come any morning before noon.
If we stopped using so much plastic, the world
would be a much cleaner and healthier place. Additionally, I wanted to ask about the cost of
That’s because it damages the environment admission. Is there a cheaper rate for groups
when we make it AND when we throw it away. and schools? We will also need to have lunch
So let’s all join forces and do something about at the museum. Could we bring a packed meal
the problem. or do we have to buy something from the
cafeteria? If so, could we get a discount?
Finally, I wanted to ask about what the students
would see besides the regular exhibits. Are
there any special exhibitions we could attend?
Thank you in advance for the information. I look
forward to your reply.

Yours faithfully,
Julie Snow

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Informal Writing Task 2
(150 – 200 words)
TEST 8
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
Write a letter or an email to a friend about the
(100 – 150 words)
best teacher you have ever had.
You see an advertisement about a sports camp
You could write about:
and you decide to write a letter to ask for
• W
 hen you had this teacher and what
more information.
subject he/she taught
• Why you liked this teacher You could write about:
• W
 hat the other students thought about this • Where and when the camp is
teacher • What kinds of sports the camp has
• What the qualities of a good teacher are • What other facilities and activities are
offered
• If the camp is suitable for you
Hi Thomas,

How are you? Are you still having problems 14 April, 2019
with your maths teacher? I think I’m really lucky,
because my maths teacher is really the best To Whom It May Concern,
teacher in the school, and probably the best
one I’ve ever had! I recently saw an advertisement in my school
newspaper about your summer camp and there
I’ve had Mrs Green for 2 years, and because of are some questions I wanted to ask.
the way she explains everything, maths is my
best subject. To be honest, the books we use First of all, the advertisement said your camp is
aren’t very good, but Mrs Green actually teaches located near a lake, but does not mention the
us things in a different and better way. Another name of the lake. Is it possible to find out which
great thing about her is that she has a fantastic one it is? Also, the advertisement mentions
sense of humour, so the class is really lively. that the camp runs all summer, but does not
give exact dates. I am interested in the last two
All the other kids agree that she is an amazing weeks of July.
teacher. Last year, we gave her a gold pen that
was very expensive, but we all chipped in for In addition, I wanted to know what kinds of
it, because we felt she was worth it. Whenever sports are offered besides swimming and
any students find out they have her for maths, football. Are there indoor basketball courts?
they’re always very happy! This is important to me as basketball is my
favourite sport.
In my opinion, a good teacher knows the subject
they’re teaching really well, but they also love Could you also inform me about the other
children. They want their students to learn, and facilities of the camp? Is there a swimming pool,
they make the class as interesting as possible. for example? I am a keen swimmer as well and
They also explain things well and have patience. would like to know if this camp is the right one
for me.
That’s it for now. Please write back soon!
Thank you in advance. I look forward to hearing
Karen from you.

Yours faithfully,
Christina Green

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Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1 Informal Writing Task 2

(100 – 150 words (150 – 200 words)
You see an announcement about a programme Write a letter or an email to your friend about
for students to study in another country for an argument you had with someone in your
three months, and you decide to write a letter family.
to apply. You could write about:
You could write about: • Who the argument was with
• Who you are and a brief description of • What it was about
yourself • What you said to each other
• Where you would like to study • Why you think you were right
• Why you would like to study in another • What you plan to do about it now
country
Dear Brenda,
Dear Sir / Madam,
How are you? Things are not great for me at
I am writing in response to an announcement the moment. I had a terrible argument with my
inviting students to study in another country. I brother, and I want to tell someone about it.
would love to participate in such a programme
As you know, John and I have never really got
and hope you will consider me for it.
along. We’re so different! But last week, his
To begin with, let me tell you a bit about myself. friend Bill was over at our house, and they were
I am 18 years old and have just left high school. playing video games. I was wearing a new dress
This means that I am free of school obligations. I and John started making fun of how it looked
consider myself to be studious and hard-working on me in front of Bill. I was so embarrassed!
and I speak English, French and Greek.
After Bill left, I started screaming at him. Maybe
Ideally, I would like to study tourism in my reaction was a bit strong but I was furious.
Switzerland. I have heard a lot about this country What kind of brother makes fun of you instead
as my mother lived there when she was a of making you feel better? John said that he
teenager. It sounds like an amazing place and I was only teasing me, and I’m too sensitive. I
am certain that I will learn a lot. told him that I’d never speak to him again, and
The reason I would like to study abroad is that I we haven’t talked for 3 days. Not a word.
believe it will be the best learning experience I I think I was right, because family members
could ever have. should stick up for one another, and help
Thank you for your consideration and I look each other out. He knew I was unsure of my
forward to hearing from you soon. appearance and instead of making me feel
better, he laughed at me!
Yours faithfully, I’m not going to give in this time. If John
George Smith doesn’t apologise, neither will I.
What do you think? I could really use your advice!
Please write back as soon as you can. I really
miss you.

Love,
Mia

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TEST 9 Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1
(100 – 150 words)
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
The local hospital is asking for volunteers
(100 – 150 words)
to help serve food to their patients and you
The mobile phone you recently bought is not decide to write a letter telling them that you
working properly, so you decide to write a letter are interested in helping.
of complaint to the shop you bought it from.
You could write about:
You could write about: • Why you would like to help
• When you bought it • When you would be available to help
• What the problem is • Any experience you have helping others
• What you expect the shop to do
Sunnyview Hospital
Manager
15 Wessex Rd.
Blue Electronics
Leeds, England
14 Oxford Street
London 3 October, 2019

12 July, 2019 To Whom It May Concern,

Dear Sir / Madam, I read an announcement in my school paper

that Sunnyview Hospital is asking for volunteers.
On Monday, 18 September, I bought a mobile
I would like to join your team of helpers.
phone from your shop, a Samsung Galaxy J7. I
was very excited about my purchase as I had been My name is Karen Sanders and I am sixteen
saving up for a new phone for months. years old. I would like to volunteer because I
think everyone should do something to help
Unfortunately, when I got home, I realised that
others. I have free time after school, so I would
the phone had two main problems. Firstly,
be available on weekdays. At the weekend, my
it shuts down on its own, without me doing
family and I usually go away, so I would prefer
anything to turn it off. This is very annoying,
to volunteer two or three afternoons during the
as it takes a couple of minutes to turn back on
week.
again. Secondly the Bluetooth does not function
properly. The phone cannot be picked up by I used to help take care of my grandmother
other devices. when she got sick, and I used to help her with
her meals. I was very good at it and very careful.
Needless to say, I am very disappointed. I called
I think I would be able to serve food and help
your shop, and I was told that the problems
you feed any patients who need it.
were covered by warranty and that it would be
fixed free of charge. However, since I have only Please let me know if you need my assistance. I
had this phone for two days, I would like to ask look forward to your reply.
for a replacement, not repairs.
Yours faithfully,
Please let me know if this is possible. I look
Karen Sanders
forward to your reply,

Yours faithfully,
Marina Serra

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Informal Writing Task 2

(150 – 200 words)
TEST 10
Option 1 Formal Writing Task 1
Write a letter or an email to a friend accepting
(100 – 150 words)
his/her invitation to visit in the summer.
You want to plan a party at a local restaurant,
You could write about:
so you decide to write a letter to make
• How excited you are
arrangements.
• What you would like to do together
• Where you could go together You could write about:
• What things you should pack • W
 hat the event is and how many guests
you are expecting
• What entertainment you would like
Hi Jerry! • What food you would like to order
• W
 hy you think this restaurant is ideal for
How are you? How’s school going? How are this party
your family?
I’m so excited about coming to England to visit Mr Smith
you this summer. I’ve always wanted to see what Jenny’s Grill Restaurant
your life is like, and I can’t believe I’m finally 14 South Street
going to travel abroad! It’s also been a long Leeds, England
time since we last saw each other, so I’m really
10 June, 2020
happy about this trip.
Dear Mr Smith,
There’s so much I’d like to do in London. I want
to see some of the famous sights that I’ve heard I am writing to give you more information about
so much about, like the Ripley’s Museum and the reservation I’ve made for 20 June, for my
Tower Bridge. I’d also like to try fish and chips sister’s engagement party. We are expecting 20
guests, and I’d like everything to be absolutely
and any other English food.
perfect. The party should start at 8 pm.
Can we go to some museums together? You
To begin with, you had mentioned the
know so much about history, so you could
possibility of having a special DJ that night. We
explain things to me. And I could meet your
would really like you to arrange this, so we can
other friends that you’ve told me so much about!
play all of their favourite songs.
Oh, one final thing – I’m thinking of packing
We would like to order three appetizers, then
only T-shirts and shorts. Will I need any jackets
to let our guests choose their own main course
or nicer clothes? Is it possible that we’ll go from your menu. We would like to bring our
swimming anywhere? Can you think of anything own cake for dessert, if that is okay with you.
else I should pack?
I believe that your restaurant is perfect, as it
Say hi to your parents and sister for me. And is a casual place with great food and a lively
thank them for the invitation. atmosphere.
I’ve got to go and revise for a test. Talk to you Please write or call if you need any more
soon! information.

Mark Thank you in advance.

Yours sincerely,
Charlotte Webb

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Option 2 Formal Writing Task 1 Informal Writing Task 2
(100 – 150 words) (150 – 200 words)
Write an article for your school magazine Write a letter or an email to a friend about a
about the importance of doing sports. club or team you are in at school.
You could write about: You could write about:
• Why students in particular need to do sports • What the club or team is
• How it benefits them • When and why you joined
• What sports they could do • H
 ow much time you spend in this club or
• Why you like sports team
• Who else is a member

As we all know, October is the month when our

school’s sports teams start. So let’s discuss why it’s Hi Jake,
important for us all to participate in team sports.
How are you? Have you joined any school clubs
We all spend far too many hours at a desk, both recently? I joined our debating team and it’s
at school and at home. Let’s face it; if we’re been a very interesting experience.
not doing school work, most of us are at our I decided to join this club for a few reasons.
computers. That means we never get enough Firstly, my teachers told me it would help me
exercise. in my university applications. Extra-curricular
When you get exercise, you are healthier, which activities are always helpful because they show
means you feel much better. This helps you to that you have other interests. I also want to
study better and improves your memory. With so learn to think logically and to speak in public.
many tests, we all need a good memory. The debating club meets once a week, but if
If you don’t have enough time to join a school there’s a tournament, we meet more often and at
team, you could take up a sport like tennis, and weekends as well. Of course, we also need to do
play once or twice a week. I love tennis, and I some preparation work before our meetings for
play every weekend. I also like volleyball and example, to research the topics we’ve been given.
I’m going to try out for the school team. Why Another great thing about the debating team
not join me? is that half of the members are good friends
of mine. Since we’re usually too busy to meet
during the week, it’s fun for us to get together.
There are also a couple of senior members who
are really good at debating.
That’s all for now. Write back and tell me how
school is going.

Bye!
Thomas

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