Part 4 (20 minutes)

Writing

Imagine you are in a holiday camp and your mobile phone doesn't work. Leave a note to your roommate Ann/Nick:

Say:

• you can’t go to the cinema with him/her;
• where you are going instead;
• when you can see each other;
• where you will meet;
• what you will do together when you meet.

Write about 50–60 words.

(60 minutes, 250–300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Discovering the world”. As part of their new investigation into cultural issues, they have asked you to write a report based on your own survey of the top popular tourist spots in London in2010among teenagers from different countries.

In your report say:

1. What counties do the teenagers taking part in the survey represent?
2. What does the survey demonstrate?
3. Have there been any changes since 2010?

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

(60 minutes, 250-300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Education in the 21st century”. As part of their new investigation into educational issues, they have asked you to write a report based on your own research of the modern preferences of British students who take national exams in secondary education (GCSE).

In your report:

1. Compare the rates of Chemistry and Foreign Languages in 2005, 2010 and 2014.
2. Explain the changes in rates.
3. Name the possible future changes in the education of the UK.

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

(60 minutes, 250–300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Education in the 21st century”. As part of their new investigation into educational issues, they have asked you to write a report based on your own research of the second language rates among students in 2005-2014 in the UK.

In your report:

1. Compare the rates of German, French, Spanish and Polish in 2005 and 2014.
2. Explain the changes in rates.
3. Name the possible future changes regarding the choice of a second language in the

UK.

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

(60 minutes, 250–300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Family values in the 21st century”. As part of their new investigation into issues of family building, they have asked you to write a report based on your own research of the average age to get married in Russia and the UK in the 21st century.

In your report:

1. Compare the average age to get married in Russia and the UK in 2000–2014.
2. Explain the changes reasoning your suggestions.
3. Name the possible future changes.

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

(60 minutes, 250–300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Exploring the UK”. As part of their new investigation, they have asked you to write a report based on your own research of the purposes of visiting the UK by Russian schoolchildren in 2000–2014.

In your report:

1. Compare the purposes of visiting the UK in 2000 – 2014.
2. Explain the changes reasoning your suggestions.
3. Name the possible future changes.

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

(60 minutes, 250–300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Education in the 21^st century”. As part of their new investigation into educational issues, they have asked you to write a report based on your own research of the modern preferences of British students who take national exams in secondary education (GCSE).

In your report:

1. Compare the rates of Biology, Computer Studies and Foreign Languages in 2000 and 2014.
2. Explain the changes in rates.
3. Name the possible future changes in the education of the UK.

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

(60 minutes, 250–300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Exploring the UK”. As part of their new investigation, they have asked you to write a report based on your own research of the purposes of visiting the UK by European schoolchildren in 2000–2014.

In your report:

1. Compare the purposes of visiting the UK in 2000–2014.
2. Explain the changes reasoning your suggestions.
3. Name the possible future changes.

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

(60 minutes, 250–300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Education in the 21^st century”. As part of their new investigation into educational issues, they have asked you to write a report based on your own research of the numbers of boys and girls who took national exams in secondary education (GCSE) in Computer Studies, England, 1995-2014.

In your report:

1. Compare the numbers of boys and girls who took the exam in 1995 and 2014.
2. Explain the changes in numbers.
3. Name the possible future changes in the education of the UK.

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

(60 minutes, 250–300 words)

An English magazine has a weekly column called “Education in the 21^st century”. As part of their new investigation into educational issues, they have asked you to write a report based on your own research of the numbers of boys and girls who took national exams in secondary education (GCSE) in Foreign Languages, England, 1995-2014.

In your report:

1. Compare the numbers of boys and girls who took the exam in 1995 and 2014.
2. Explain the changes in numbers.
3. Name the possible future changes in education in the UK.

Do not forget to follow the rules of report writing and use an appropriate style.

Writing

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Computer Based Games for English Learners, produced by the ABC Company, were offered to the students of your school for a free trial in October 2014. Prepare a report on the results of the experiment to your school headmaster. Use the information from the table below.

Remember to:

• include a title and subtitles;
• use an appropriate style;
• organise the information logically and clearly;
• make a critical evaluation and analysis of the experiment;
• recommend what should be done.

Write 220–250 words.

USE YOUR OWN WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS in your report.

The college you attend has recently held a Job Orientation Day in which various companies’ and factories’ representatives participated.

As a representative of the Student Union you have received the Principal's letter asking you to write a report. Use the information given in the publicity poster for the event, the Principal's letter and the notes made after the meeting to write the report which the Principal requests.

Remember to:

• include a title and subtitles;
• use an appropriate style;
• organize the information logically and clearly;
• make a critical evaluation and analysis of the event;
• recommend what should be done.

Write 220–250 words.

USE YOUR OWN WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS in your report.

Write a story. The last sentence of the story is given below.

Write between 280 and 300 words. Remember to give your story a title.

John looked him in the eye and said, “A man’s got to follow his dreams.”

Part 4 (25 minutes).

WRITING

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. The story must begin with this sentence:

Just as the film began, I received a text message on my mobile phone.

Don't forget to mention in your story:

• who you were with;
• what kind of film it was;
• who sent you the message;
• what had happened;
• what you did.

Write about 120–150 words.

Writing

(200-250 words)

Write your own version of the story based on the picture.

Don’t forget to

• include a title;
• describe events in an entertaining way;
• include elements of direct speech, description of feelings and emotions;
• try to make an unexpected ending.

Imagine that you are a journalist who is writing an illustrated article. Decide what magazine (target audience) do you write for and what topic you’d like to cover.

You need to use 6 pictures for your article (you can choose any 6 pictures from the table below).

Don't forget to:

• think of a magazine (target audience) and write it down;
• formulate the topic of the article and write a headline;
• write an introduction (you do not need a picture for an introduction);
• choose 6 pictures for your illustrated article, put them in the right order and comment on every picture in 2-4 sentences;
• write a conclusion (you do not need a picture for a conclusion).

Total: 220–360 words.

Блок 6.

Discuss the following question.

Should all kinds of arms and weapons be destroyed?

Provide an equal number of arguments for and against. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Write your essay in 230–250 words.

Блок 6.

Discuss the following question.

Should parents decide for their children what university to go to?

Provide an equal number of arguments for and against. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Write your essay in 230–250 words.