Writing

Write in the box with no spellchecker or dictionary, as in the real paper, then check your writing and compare it with a model.

Exercise 5: the email

An informal email to a friend or relative, 120 to 160 words

  • Email about moving to a new city
    An email for A friend from your old school
  • Email about a cooking competition
    An email for Your cousin
  • Email suggesting a new hobby
    An email for Your friend
  • Email about volunteering at an animal shelter
    An email for Your uncle
  • Email about hosting an exchange student
    An email for A friend who was away
  • Email about losing something on a school trip
    An email for Your friend
  • Email inviting a friend to a concert
    An email for Your friend
  • Email about work experience
    An email for Your aunt

Exercise 6: the more formal piece

An article, report, essay or review, 120 to 160 words

  • Article: Should sport be compulsory?
    An article for Students and teachers who read the school magazine
  • Report on Environment Week
    A report for Your head teacher
  • Review of a new science centre
    A review for Students, parents and teachers who use the school website
  • Essay: Do young people spend too much time online?
    An essay for Your teacher
  • Article: Someone who made a difference
    An article for Young people who visit the website
  • Report on a visit to a recycling centre
    A report for Your teacher
  • Review of a school musical
    A review for Students, parents and teachers who read the school magazine
  • Essay: Should schools teach life skills?
    An essay for Your teacher

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