Paper 2 Writing (2 hours)

There are two parts to this paper, each with a writing task of approximately 250 words.

Part 1 consists of a compulsory task based on substantial reading input.

Example

You must answer this question.

1. While on holiday in New Zealand, you were very upset when you lost your backpack. You reported this to the police. Now, some time later, you are back home and , to your amazement, you receive through the post your backpack with all its contents except your passport, together with and unsigned note.

Read the Missing Articles statement and the note. Then, using the information provided, write the two letters.

A

NEW ZEALAND POLICE

MISSING ARTICLES Statement

Description of article(s):

1 large, green backpack with badges from Japan, Bali and Australia.

Contents:

1 35 mm camera in black case and 3 rolls of used film

1 passport - No O-H-65839

1 red leather address book

various items of clothing

1 1999 diary

Various toiletries.

Where last seen: Auckland bus station

Date reported: 14.04.99

Reference: MG/JEB/148

B

2 May 1999

Found this backpack hidden under a bush near the beach in Auckland. I hope nothing is missing!

Your name and address were at the front of the address book

All the best!

Now write the letter:

a) a letter to the Editor of the Auckland News, describing what happened, and conveying your thanks to the person who found your backpack; you would also like to repay the costs of sending the backpack to you (about 200 words)

b) a brief letter to the New Zealand police containing relevant information about the returned backpack (about 50 words).

You do not need to include addresses. You should use your own words as far as possible.

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English 4, Examination Papers from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, wyd. Cambridge University Press 2001,

Part 2 Consists of one task selected from a choice of four . Tasks include writing a newspaper or magazine article, a leaflet or brochure, a formal or informal letter, a report, a review, a competition or a guidebook entry, a character reference, an information sheet or a memo. Question five is oriented towards work.

Example

Choose one of the following writing tasks. Your answer should follow exactly the instructions given. Write approximately 250 words.

2. The magazine published by your English club has been encouraging readers to exchange information about books they have enjoyed reading in English. The books can be of any type (not only literature). Write a short review including a brief summary of a book which you have enjoyed reading, saying why you think others might enjoy it and what they might learn from it.

3. You have seen the following in an international magazine.

Want a free trip to your ideal destination?

Tell us about recent improvements in facilities for visitors to your country. We'll publish the most informative articles each month and after six months we'll fly the author of the best article anywhere in the world.

Have the holiday of a lifetime!

Write the article about facilities for visitors to your country.

4. You were contacted by an international research company and you agreed to help them with their investigation into the effect of television on young people. You then interviewed fifty people of various ages in your area using the questions below.

International Survey On TV and The Under -18s

- Are today's young people watching too much TV?

- What influences - good or bad- does TV have on the young?

Please submit your report to MRM TV Research, Channel Street, Edinburgh.

Write your report.

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English 4, Examination Papers from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, wyd. Cambridge University Press 2001, (przykłady 2,3,4)

5. You have just seen the following advertisement.

PART- TIME HOSTS/GUIDES

ACME Travel International organize personalized world tours for small groups of people (up to ten), mainly from North America. We are looking for men and women who speak good English and act as local hosts and guides to accompany our clients during their time in your city.

The work involves accompanying guests at weekends and evenings as well as during the day on weekdays.

Excellent hourly rates, plus a monthly retainer. Generous expenses.

Write me now: tell me about yourself, why you think you would be suitable and when you are available.

Please enclose your resum�.

Elliot Western, ATI Inc,

Suite 777, 454 Diamond St,

Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

Write the application for this position giving relevant information about yourself.

Leo Jones: New Cambridge Advanced English, wyd. Cambridge University Press 2001

Assessment is based on content, organisation and cohesion, accuracy and range of language, register and effect on a target reader.

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