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Writing a Story — 4

Part 4

Writing

Write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence:

“I woke up knowing it was the most important day of my life.”

Write between 100-150 words.

Writing time – 30 minutes.

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Writing an Article — 6

Part 4 (25 minutes)

Maximum points — 15

Writing

In an English-language magazine you saw the following announcement about a competition and decided to participate in it.

Welcome to the Internet!

Win a brand new laptop plus all the essential software and a year's free Internet access.

Write and tell us about the changes the Internet has brought about in the tourism industry in our country.

We will publish the winning article in next month's issue.

Write your competition article.

In your article you should:

  • start with a title;
  • make an introduction;
  • mention at least two positive and two negative changes the Internet has brought in the tourism industry in our country;
  • write if people can rely on the Internet when they travel;
  • give your ideas what the future for the Internet will be in the tourism industry in our country;
  • make a conclusion.

Write 180–200 words.

Дополнительное упражнение

Прочтите написанную по заданию статью, в которой на 69 слов больше, чем нужно. Сократите статью, сохранив мысли автора. Внесите необходимые, по вашему мнению, исправления и улучшения.

The tourism industry in Russia is undergoing considerable changes recently, and one of the most important factors responsible for them is the Internet. Being an inevitable part of our everyday life, the Internet does both good and harm to the tourism development.

Let’s start with the positive side. Now that the information is easily available, many foreigners are no longer prisoners of stereotypes like bears, awful frosts and all Russians being blond. Consequently, people from other countries get more interested in our culture and tend to travel here to study it deeply. This is when the Internet helps again: giving the traveller an opportunity to book tickets and hotel rooms conveniently, providing them with instant access to essential information like departure and landing time, opening hours, hotels and restaurants reviews, it makes travelling easier and more convenient. It is reliable, too. The information stored there doesn’t disappear like a piece of paper can, and nowadays you can have access to the world wide web almost anywhere.

However, not everything is so good. The negative changes that the Internet has brought are the continuation of its positive ones. Having information at hand, tourists prefer visiting the places which have most favourable reviews, leaving the rest behind. Thus, the Internet adds to the uneven coverage of places of interest. Besides, it can’t be called useful to those who don’t build their business basing themselves on modern technology. It leads to traditional travelling businesses dying out.

Whatever the impact tourism might have, it definitely is going to continue developing and occupying more and more space in every sphere, tourism being no exception.

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Writing an Article — 7

Part 4 (20 minutes)

Writing

Libraries aren't very popular with modern teens. Write a short article into your local newspaper expressing your opinion.

Remember to mention:

  • why and where libraries appeared;
  • if you and your friends go to the school library or any;
  • what modern libraries offer to their visitors;
  • what the future of libraries is;
  • conclude your article with an appeal to your readers.

Write no more than 120–150words.

Образец ответа

Temples of wisdom

In the past they used to be temples of wisdom but now are almost completely forgotten by the Internet addicts of the 21st century. They have a lot to offer and want to serve people again. And they are LIBRARIES.

The first libraries appeared more than 4000 years ago to store important historical documents and pass knowledge from generation to generation. A lot of things have changed since then, clay tablets and papyrus scrolls were replaced by printed books, but they are still working. Everywhere. Nowadays libraries use modern technologies and provide their visitors with a variety of books on all topics. But their future is unclear. It depends on us, the readers.

My friends and I go to the library quite often. It is a great way to get books for free. And I think you should too. You don’t need to be a bookworm to go to that sacred building. Just give it a shot and I promise you’ll like it!

Автор статьи: Люба Милорадова, г. Рыбинск

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Writing an On-line Message — 2

Part 4 (30 minutes)

Writing

Imagine that you read the following question on a forum:

"Hi, guys! I need your advice. I've been chosen to arrange our class party. What should I do to make it a real success?"

Now give your advice how to arrange the party to make it exciting and educational at the same time.

Write about 90–100words. Do not forget to:

  • greet the members of the forum;
  • give two reasons for your choice;
  • sign your advice.

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