>PART ONE - ESSAYS (Redaccion)
>PART TWO - REVIEWS (Reseña)
>PART TWO - ARTICLES (articulo)
>PART TWO - LETTERS/EMAILS (carta / correo electronico)
>PART TWO - REPORTS (informe)
Write your answer(s) in 140-190 words in appropriate style.
PART 1: ESSAYS:
In your English class you have been talking about (see question topic subject). Now your English teacher has asked your to write an essay.
Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
[Source: First Teacher's Handbook - Sample Paper 1]
Q.1: The environment. Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do you think these problems can be solved? Write about:
1. transport
2. rivers and seas
3. (your own idea)
[Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
Q.2: How to be fit and healthy. What is the best way to stay healthy? Write about:
1. eating a healthy diet
2. making time to relax
3. (your own idea)
[Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
Q.3: The importance of learning to play music. Should everyone learn to play a musical instrument? Write about:
1. whether playing music is enjoyable
2. whether everyone can learn to play an instrument
3. (your own idea)
[Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
Q.4: Families. You have to be strict to be a good parent - Do you agree with this statement?
1. whether it's good for children to have rules to follow
2. whether children need to learn from their own mistakes
3. (your own idea)
[Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
Q.5: Eating habits now and in the past. Do you think people in your country eat better or worse than they did 50 years ago? Write about:
1. what kind of food people eat
2. how much food people eat
3. (your own idea)
Q.6: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First] Advantages and disadvantages of living in a house or an apartment / flat. Is it better to live in a house or apartment? Why?
1. Where you want to live
2. What facilities you need
3. (your own idea)
Q.7: [Source: First certificate for Dummies] Health. Nowadays many citizens have health problems because of their lifestyles. What could these people do to change in order to be healthier? Write about;
1. food
2. exercise
3. (your own idea)
REVIEWS:
Q.1: [Source: First Teacher's Handbook - Sample Paper 1]
You see and announcement in your college English language magazine.
Book reviews wanted:
Have you read a book in which the main character behaved in a surprising way?
Write us a review of the book, explaining what the main character did and why it was surprising. Tell us whether or not you would recommend this book to other people.
The best reviews will be published in the magazine.
Q.2: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You see this notice on an international travel website.
Reviews wanted: museums across the world.
We're doing a series on museums in different countries. Have you visited a museum that you found really fascinating? Describe it, and say why you found it so interesting. Recommend some exhibits that you think others would enjoy, and explain why. The best reviews will be published on our website.
Q.3: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You see this notice on an international website:
TV Reviews wanted:
Is there a TV series in your country that has been popular for a long time?
Write us a review describing the series. Explain why it is popular, whether it is suitable for different age groups and whether you think viewers in other countries would enjoy it too.
The best reviews will be posted on the website next month.
Q.4: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You see this advertisement in an English-language magazine.
Book reviews wanted:
Send us a review of an interesting book you've read recently. It can be any kind of book, fiction or non-fiction. Briefly explain the story or tell us what the book is about. Say what made the book interesting for you and whether you would recommend it to other people.
Q.5: [Source: First certificate for Dummies]
You see this announcement in an English magazine.
Reviews wanted:
We are looking for collaborators for our book section. Send us a review of the most thrilling book you have ever read, describing the plot and explaining why you could not put the book down. Would you recommend this book to other people?
The best reviews will be published in our next issue.
ARTICLES:
Q.1: [Source: First Teacher's Handbook - Sample Paper 1]
You see this announcement on an English language website.
Articles wanted: The most useful thing I have ever learned.
What is the most useful thing you have learned?
Who did you learn it from? Why was it useful?
Write us an article answering these questions.
We will publish the best articles on our website.
Q.2: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You see this notice in an international magazine.
What makes you feel really happy?
Going on holiday? Being successful? Playing music? Seeing friends and family?
Write us an article telling us what makes you happy and why?
The best articles will be published in our magazine next month.
Q.3: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You see this announcement on an international website.
What qualities do you look for in your friends?
Do they have to be reliable and honest, amusing and good company, or something completely different? Write and tell us what you look for in your friends in general, and describe one of your closest friends. The best articles will be posted on the website.
Q.4: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You see the following announcement in an international magazine.
The longest journey:
What is the longest journey you have ever made? Write an article describing your journey, explaining how you felt about it and why you were making it. The best articles will be published next month.
Q.5: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You see this notice on an international travel website.
Articles wanted: My local town or city.
We're looking for articles about the town or city where you live. Write us an article about the places of interest there, both old and new. Say whether you think it is a good place to live, and explain why/ why not? The best articles will be posted on the website next month.
Q.6: [Source: First certificate for Dummies]
You see this announcement in an English-language website.
Articles wanted:
What is the most revolutionary invention of all times. Write an article describing the invention and explaining why you think it is so important. In what ways has it affected people's lives. We will post the best articles on our website.
LETTERS /EMAILS:
Q.1: [Source: First Teacher's Handbook - Sample Paper 1]
You have received this email from your English-speaking friend David.
From: David
Subject: touring holiday
Some college friends of mine are visiting your area soon for a week's touring holiday. They would like to travel around and learn about your local area and its history.
Can you tell me about some of the places they could visit? What's the best way to travel around - car, bike or coach?
Thanks,
David
Q.2: (email) [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You have received this email from your English friend Joe.
From: Joe
Subject: your climate
Hi, can you help me with something? We;re doing a project at college about the climate in different countries. Please could you write and tell me about the climate in your country? Is the weather very different at different times of year? What do you like and dislike about it?
Thanks a lot.
Joe
Q.3: (email) [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You have received this email from Canadian friend Michael.
From: Michael
Subject: sport
I'm hoping you'll help me with a project I'm doing on sport. Could you write me and tell me which sport is most popular in your country and why? And what about you - do you prefer sport or watching it?
Write soon - thanks a lot
Michael
Q.4: (email) [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You have received this email from your English-speaking friend Karen.
From: Karen
Subject: new hobby
Hi, I'm interested in taking up a new hobby, and I wondered if you could help. What hobbies are popular in your country? And could you tell me which hobby you would advise me to try, and why?
Thanks a lot
Karen
Q.5: (letter) [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
You have received a letter from your English-speaking friend Alice.
My college is aiming to become environmentally friendly as possible, starting with recycling and a new heating system. The students have been asked to make suggestions too, so I'm looking for ideas. Is your college green? Do you do anything to help the environment which might be useful at our college too?
Thanks
Alice
Q.6: (Letter of application) [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
Make a difference this summer!
Enjoy travel! Enthusiastic and energetic! Work well in a team!
We are looking for volunteers to spend 6 weeks abroad working on various building projects in different countries. Food and accommodations will be paid, but not flights.
Write to Mrs Okawa, Volunteers International, explaining why you would be suitable as a volunteer.
Q.5: [Source: First certificate for Dummies]
You have received this email from your English-speaking friend Julia.
From: Julia
Subject: Visiting your city
I'm visiting your city with a group of friends next month and we'd like to discover a few unique places. Could you recommend some area of monument that does not usually appear in tourist guides but which is worth a visit? Can you describe it a little bit?
We'd also like to enjoy the local cuisine. What typical dishes would you advise us to try? What are they made of?
Thanks!
Julia
REPORTS:
Q.1: [Source: Grammar and Vocabulary for First]
Your English teacher has asked you to write a report on a study course or training course you have attended. In your report you should:
>give a brief description of the course
>explain what you learnt from it
>say whether you think any improvements are needed