PART 1:
ESSAYS:
Q.1: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 1] Your class has listened to a radio discussion on how more young people can be encouraged to study science. You have made the notes below:
Ways of encouraging young people to study science:
>advertising
>school programmes
>government grants
Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
-You never see positive images of young scientists on TV, just pop stars or actors.
-Science lessons should be more practical and fun.
-If young people see science as a career, they'll want to study it.
Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain which way would be more effective in encouraging young people to study science, providing reasons to support your answer.
Q.2: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 2]
Your class has watched a studio discussion about factors which have contributed to the recent increase in international travel. You have made the notes below:
Factors contributing to the increase in international travel:
>methods of transport
>global business
>media
Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
"It's quicker to fly abroad than to take a train to the north of my country"
"My company has offices in 12 different countries"
"People have developed a love of other cultures through TV and film"
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the factors in your notes. You should explain which factor has contributed more to the increase in international travel, providing reasons to support your opinion.
Q.3: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 3]
You have listened to a radio discussion programme about how to motivate children to do regular exercise. You have made the notes below:
Ways of motivating children to do regular exercise:
>parental example
>government funding
>school
Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
"If children don't see their parents do exercise, they don't think it's important"
"If sports facilities were cheaper, more people would use them"
"Sport in schools is too competitive. It should be fun for everyone"
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the factors in your notes. You should explain which way is more effective in motivating children to do regular exercise and provide reasons to support your opinion.
Q.4: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 4]
Your class has attended a panel discussion on how to influence people to be more environmentally friendly. You have made the notes below:
Ideas for influencing people to be more environmentally friendly:
>laws and taxes
>education
>media
Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
"Governments should make people pay if they damage the environment"
"schools and parents should teach children to respect the environment from a very early age"
"News programmes can tell people how important these issues are"
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the ideas for influencing people in your notes. You should explain which way would be more effective and provide reasons to support your opinion.
PART 2:
EMAILS:
LETTERS:
Q.1: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 1]
You are university student and you want to spend a month doing work experience at an international company. You decide to write a letter to the Recruitment Manager at the company explaining why you want to do work experience there and saying how the company would also benefit.
Q.2: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 1]
You recently helped to organise an arts day in your area, promoting local musicians and artists through performances, workshops and exhibitions. You read the article below in a local newspaper:
Local arts day - a disappointment
Last week's arts day didn't attract many people, had limited appeal to young people and was a waste of council money.
You disagree with the negative opinions expressed by the reporter, and decide to write a letter to the Editor, explaining why you disagree and saying what you feel was achieved on the day.
Q.3: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 2]
You read an extract from an article in an English-speaking newspaper:
It is becoming more and more unusual these days to see children playing outside on bikes or kicking a football around. The popularity of the Internet and computer games is having a negative effect on children's health, fitness and social skills.
You decide to write a letter to the Editor of the newspaper explaining your views on the points raised in the article and giving reasons for your opinions.
Q.4: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 3]
You receive this letter from a friend who is planning to study abroad:
I'm not sure about going to study abroad anymore. How will I meet people and find somewhere to live? And I'm worried I won't understand my lessons. Maybe it's not the right thing for me at all!
You decide to write to your friend giving your opinion and offering advice.
Q.5: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 4]
You have spend two weeks at a language school in another town. While you were there, you lived in student accommodation, attended language classes, and took part in social activities organised by the school. A friend of yours has written to you asking whether you would recommend the school. Write a letter to your friend identifying which aspects of the school you were happy with, explaining which aspects were disappointing, and saying whether you would recommend the school.
REVIEWS:
Q.1: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 2]
You see the following announcement on a music website:
Music Festivals:
Some music festivals provide great entertainment for the whole family, while others are aimed at particular groups of people. We're looking for reviews from you, our readers, about a music festive you have been to.
Tell us how memorable your think the festival was for its audience and make suggestions for how it could be improved in future. We'll publish the best reviews on our website.
Q.2: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 3]
You see the following announcement on a travel website:
Outdoor Activity Holidays
If you've been on an outdoor activity holiday then we'd love to hear from you. Maybe you went horse riding, rock climbing or windsurfing, for example. Write a review for our website evaluating the location, facilities and activities, and explaining why you would, or wouldn't, recommend it to other holiday makers.
Q.3: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 4]
An English language magazine is looking at television talent shows around the world. You decide to write a review of a television talent show in your country. In your review, explain what happens on the show and evaluate whether it provides positive role models for young people.
REPORTS:
Q.1: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 1]
You are on the Student Committee at the the college where you study. A year ago, the college gave the committee some money to start a student website. The aims of the website were to inform students about local events, to publicise college clubs, and to review products of interest to students.
The Principal has asked you for a report explaining whether the website has met its aims and say why the website should continue to have financial support.
Q.2: [source: ESOL Advanced 4]
You see the following notice in the local library.
The International Educational Development Agency is collecting information about schools in different countries. The idea is to share this information to improve education in schools around the world.Please help us by writing a report on schools in your country. Your report should:
>describe a typical school in your country
>outline the strengths of typical schools in your country
>suggest what could be done to improve schools in your country.
Q.3: [source: ESOL Advanced 4]
You see this announcement in a TV magazine.
KTV PRODUCTIONS
Some reality TV programmes are real-life documentaries, which film ordinary daily lives. Others are "reality game shows" which film people attempting various difficult tasks. We produce both types of programme and are interested in viewers' opinions. Please write us a report briefly explaining which show you found more entertaining and saying whether you would consider participating in a reality TV show.
Q.4: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 3]
You are studying at an international college and you recently attended a careers day organised by the college to help students prepare for work. The event included information about how to identify suitable jobs, workshops on writing effective job applications, and advice on how to do well in interviews.
The College Principal has asked you to write a report evaluating to what extent the event was successful and making recommendations for next year's event.
PROPOSALS:
Q.1: [source: ESOL Advanced 4]
You see the notice below in an environmental magazine.
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The International Fund is awarding grants to develop projects which will have positive impact on the local environment.
Write a proposal describing one environmental project you think should be developed and explaining how it would benefit your local community.
You attend a college that has many international students. You feel that the college website does not do enough to support international students. You decide to write a proposal to the College Principal, explaining how the college website could be improved to help these students.
In your proposal, outline what extra information or advice you would include on the website, and explain how this might help international students make the most of their time at eh college.
Q.3: [Source: Cambridge English Advanced Exam Papers 1, Test 4]
You work at an international company, and you and your colleagues would like to attend a language course. You decide to write a proposal to your Director suggesting that the company help with the cost of the course.
In your proposal, you should provide information about the time and costs involved and explain the relevance of the course to you and your colleagues' work.