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WRITINGby Ruth Wolff
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Writing, 2 parts, 1 hr 30 mins, 25 points
Part 1: Transactional e-mail based on reading 120 – 150 words, 8 questions, 8 points
Part 2: Factual report, based on graphic materials, 200-250 words, 17 points
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(you can choose to write an explanation about certain points in either a graph, table or picture)
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You’ll be asked to write an email based on certain reading material. 120-150 words is approx. ¾ to 1 page long depending on size of your writing.
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What is expected of you at level B2?• Write clear, detailed and logically structured texts
related to field of interest.• Develop arguments using emphasis and supporting
information.• Write letters on academic specialty expressing facts
and opinions, and using an appropriate tone.• Write in a legible handwriting.
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Don't worry, as the English author Somerset Maugham said "There are 3 rules for good writing. Unfortunately, no one knows where they are.
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Business Correspondence
Formal writing: We begin a letter with “Dear Sir/Madam,” and we end it with “Yours faithfully,”.
Less formal: We begin it with “Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms + name,” and we end it with “Yours sincerely,”.
Informal: We can begin it with “Dear John,” and we end it with “Best regards,” or “Best wishes,”.
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What are the examiners checking for? GrammarStructure – simple or more complexAccuracy – spelling, verb tenses, etc. Vocabulary Range – variety and some idiomatic usePrecision – correct choice of word and its form (adverb, adjective, noun)
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Organisation•Paragraphs: Use paragraphs to set off main ideas.
•Sentences: Not too long- a sentence longer than 1 ½ lines is usually too long.
•Cohesion and unity: Linking words are like signposts leading the reader through the text development and guiding him/her through the flow of logic.
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These words are the glue for binding the thoughts together. We'll get back to examples of linking words a little later in the presentation.
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Minimum is usually 3 sentences per paragraph but also shouldn't be too long.
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It is much easier to understand shorter sentences.
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Content• Task completion: All questions, including points
in questions, should be answered. Answers are relevant, not off-topic.
• Length: Penalty points given if text too short. All text reviewed, so the longer the text the greater the chance for mistakes.
• Subject development: All ideas are given supporting sentences and a conclusion.
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Style
•Appropriacy: text demonstrates correct tone throughout the writing.
•Variation: there is variation in structure and vocabulary.
•Effect on reader: Look through the eyes of the reader. Are you bringing your points across the way you want?
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Note 222: Difference between B2 and C1 - wider range of word use, better accuracy in function and style and greater grammatical correctness.
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There is a famous quote from George Bernhard Shaw: The USA and Britain are 2 countries divided by a common language.
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A prefix is a syllable placed in front of a word, such as mis-, il- un- and they can make a very big difference in the meaning of something etc...................
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Hand out EU new spelling joke
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LINKING WORDS
Indicating time Clarify Setting conditionsfirst in other words howevermeanwhile for instance in that caselater in particular insteadafterwards namely neverthelessfinally more precisely despite thissoon I mean yetat this point to illustrate on the other handbefore that in fact besides
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I have printouts of this table, if you are interested in fetching one.
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Why do you think these great stone statues were erected on Easter Island around 1200 AD? Describe the technical hardships that had to be overcome. Write 50 – 100 words.
MOCK WRITING EXAM
