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TIPS FOR PET

WRITING

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What’s in Writing (Parts 1-2)?• Writing: Part 1 sentence transformation• Writing: Part 2 extended writing (letter)• Writing: Part 2 extended writing (story)•

General tips for Writing

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• Part 1 sentence transformationo 5 pairs of sentences linked by theme or topic. The second

gap which you must fill using words of phrases. The secomust mean exactly the same as the first.

o 2 marks for each correct answer• Part 2 extended writing

o 1 question from a choice of a letter to a friend or a story (a

100 - 120 words)o Total number of marks = 20

• Total writing mark = 30• Time allowance:

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• In Part 1 you are given marks for accuracy - you must write the cor• In Part 2 you are given marks for:

o range of grammaro range of vocabularyo organisation of ideaso accuracyo registero spelling and punctuation.

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• TIP: Make sure that the second sentence, once you have filled in the gsame as the first sentence.

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EXAMPLES: Here are some examples (with answers) of Part 1 Writin1. The concert tickets were cheaper than Maria expected.The concert tickets were notThe concert tickets were notas ...expensive as... Maria expected.Explanation: cheaper than = not as expensive as

2. Toby’s house is near the park.Toby's house is notToby's house is not ...far from... the park.

Explanation: near = not far from

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3. Our football coach told us to train harder.

We were.......................................................................We were... told to train harder by our football coach

Explanation: our coach told us = we were told by our coach

4. It isn’t necessary to bring mobiles on the camping trip.

You don’t …………………………………………….You don’t… need to bring mobiles on the camping trip.

Explanation: it isn’t necessary = you don’t need to





• TIP: Make sure that you have written complete sentences. If you do not, you• EXAMPLES: Here are some examples (with answers) of Part 1 Writing ques

1. Alex had not been camping before.This was …………………………………………….This was…. the first time Alex had been camping.This was ……… first time that Alex had been camping.

Explanation: It is impossible to write the sentencewithout “the”.2. The pool is only a five-minute walk from Peter’s house.

It takes Peter fiveminutes …………………………………………It takes Peter five minutes to walk to the pool.It takes Peter five minutes to go ……… to the pool.It takes Peter five minutes to go on foot to the pool.Explanation: The options mean the same but ‘to go on foot’





Example 1:Our trip to the new shopping centre was enjoyable.

We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.1 The new shopping centre has been open for a week.The new shopping centre(was) opened a week ago.2 We spent half an hour driving to the centre.It took us half an hour to drive to the centre.3 The car park had five lifts.

There were five liftsin / inside the car park.4 The first shop was so big that we got lost in it.We got lost in the first shop because it was so big.5 It was 4.30 p.m. when we left the centre.We didn’t leave the centre until 4.30 p.m.






We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.1. So far, I haven’t taken many photographs with it.So far, I’ve only taken a................................................................2. My uncle asked me if I would show him my photographs. My uncle said, ‘Please would.......................................................3. He suggested trying a different film.

He said, ‘Why...............................................................................4. It would be good if I went on a photography course.I really ought................................................................................5. My uncle is finding out how much a two-week course costs. My uncle is finding out the..........................................................






We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.1. So far, I haven’t taken many photographs with it.So far, I’ve only taken a few / couple of photographs with it.2. My uncle asked me if I would show him my photographs. My uncle said, ‘Please would you show me your photographs?’3. He suggested trying a different film.

He said, ‘Why don’t you try a different film?’4. It would be good if I went on a photography course.I really ought to go on a photography course.5. My uncle is finding out how much a two-week course costs. My uncle is finding out the price of / cost of a two-week cours





Example 3:Our trip to the new shopping centre was enjoyable.We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.1. My friend Martina asked me if I wanted to join her band. Martina asked me ‘Would you ……………………………………………………2. Martina’s band started playing concerts two years ago. Martina’s band ………………………….............................................................3. Her new band is better than her old one.Her old band was not ..........................................................................................4. Martina’s band has six people in it.There ...................................................................................................................5. The tickets for their concerts are free.You don’t ………..................................................................................................





Example 3:Our trip to the new shopping centre was enjoyable.We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.1. My friend Martina asked me if I wanted to join her band. Martina asked me ‘Would you like to / care to joinmy band?’2. Martina’s band started playing concerts two years ago. Martina’s band has played in concerts for two years.3. Her new band is better than her old one.Her old band was as / so good as her new one.4. Martina’s band has six people in it.There are 6 / six (people I members I players / musicians) in Martina’s band.5. The tickets for their concerts are free.You don’t need / have to pay anything to get into their concerts.





Example 4:Our trip to the new shopping centre was enjoyable.We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.1. Madonna was the eldest of eight children. Madonna had seven.............................................................................................2. She moved to New York in order to find singing work.She moved to New York......................................................................................3. It didn’t take her long to become famous.She.......................................................................................................................4. She has had a long and successful career in singing.She has been a successful....................................................................................5. Madonna is possibly the most famous woman in the world. Madonna is possibly............................................................................................


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Example 4:Our trip to the new shopping centre was enjoyable.We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.

1. Madonna was the eldest of eight children. Madonna had seven younger brothers and sisters.2. She moved to New York in order to find singing work.She moved to New Yorkbecause / as / since she wanted to find singing work.3. It didn’t take her long to become famous.

She became famous very quickly.4. She has had a long and successful career in singing.She has been a successfulsinger for a long time.5. Madonna is possibly the most famous woman in the world. Madonna is possibly (much) more famous / well-known than any other woman


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Example 5:Our trip to the new shopping centre was enjoyable.We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.1 My friend told me she always went there, so I started going too. My friend said, ‘I always…………………………………………………2 It has been there for four years.It has been there.......................................................................................3 It stays open until seven o’clock.

It...............................................................................................................4 I have my hair cut there every six weeksThe hairdresser.........................................................................................5 Men’s haircuts are cheaper than women’s haircuts. Men’s haircuts are …............................................................................... …


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Example 5:Our trip to the new shopping centre was enjoyable.We enjoyed our trip to the new shopping centre.1 My friend told me she always went there, so I started going too. My friend said, ‘I always go there’, so I started going too.2 It has been there for four years.It has been there since four years ago.3 It stays open until seven o’clock.

It doesn’t closeuntil seven o’clock.4 I have my hair cut there every six weeksThe hairdresser cuts my hair every six weeks.5 Men’s haircuts are cheaper than women’s haircuts. Men’s haircuts are less expensive thanwomen’s haircuts.





TIP: Check your letter when you have finished, using a checklist like thChecklist:

1. Have you written about the topic indicated in the question2. Have you made any mistakes in spelling or grammar?3. Have you used a range of vocabulary?4. Have you written the right number of words?5. Have you written in paragraphs?6. Have you linked the points clearly?7. Have you started and ended your letter in a suitable way?8. Have you used language that is suitable for an informal le

Writing: Part 2 extended writing




Exam Advice:1. Correct punctuation is important in your writing. Understandi

also helps you when you read.2. You lose marks if you write under 100 words.3. In Writing Part 2, it is important to answer the question and to

information to make your answer interesting.4. Do think about the words you will use.

5. Do try to make your story interesting by using different kinds6. Remember to join some of your sentences to make your writi

interesting.

Writing: Part 2 extended writing (letter)




Exam Advice:1. Correct punctuation is important in your writing. Understanding punctuati

when you read.2. You lose marks if you write under 100 words.3. In Writing Part 2, it is important to answer the question and to give extra

make your answer interesting.4. Make sure your story has a good beginning and ending.5. Use adjectives to make your writing more interesting.6. Don’t tell a story which doesn’t fit the sentence you are given.7. Don’t plan to write a story which needs words you don’t know.8. Do think about the words you will use.9. Do try to make your story interesting by using different kinds of words.10. Remember to join some of your sentences to make your writing more inte

Writing: Part 2 extended writing (story)




Example:o This is part of a letter you receive from an English penfriend.

I have always wanted to know mover about your favourite sport. Tell me all about it.Why do yow like it?

o Now you are writing a letter to tell your friend about your favourite so Write your letter in about 100 - 120 words.





Writing: Part 2 extended writingExaminer’s comments:

The first writing: This is an inadequate attempt, with limited language

inadequate range. The erratic punctuation adds to the incoherence, for examplesport there are abilities; strong; team play; ...The numerous errors sometimes imexample I want to answer at yours asking and considerable effort is required froreader.

The second writing : This is a very good attempt, showing confident anambitions language, for example My favourite sport has always been swimmwell organised, with a wide range of structures and vocabulary, for examplethe few sports where you can’t win if you don’t practice a lot. The few minor errospelling do not detract from the high degree of accuracy.




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