Part 4 (20 minutes)
Writing
Imagine that your English teacher asked you to write a note for your classmates about a Sunday excursion to a Space museum where you need to collect some material for your class project.
Remember to include:
- greeting;
- time and place of meeting;
- things they have to take ( a pen, a camera, etc.);
- time their parents need to pick them up at school;
- finish your note with an invitation to take part in this event.
Write no more than 70–80 words.
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TASK 4. WRITING (60 points)
(40 minutes, 250-300 words)
Your school magazine has a weekly column called "Get to Know Teenagers Better". As part of their investigation into behaviour, habits and preferences of modern teenagers, they have asked you to write a report based on the results of your own survey demonstrated in the graph below.
Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing.
In your report say:
- how you conducted the survey;
- if there have been any changes since 2010;
- what could cause such changes;
- how the situation might develop in the future.
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TASK 4. WRITING (60 points)
(40 minutes, 250-300 words)
Your school magazine has a weekly column called "Get to Know Teenagers Better". As part of their investigation into behaviour, habits and preferences of modern teenagers, they have asked you to write a report based on the results of your own survey demonstrated in the graph below.
Write your report. Follow the format and the style of report writing.
In your report say:
- how you conducted the survey;
- if there have been any changes since 2010;
- what could cause such changes;
- how the situation might develop in the future.
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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.
Похожее задание встречалось на Всероссийской олимпиаде школьников 2014/15, заключительный этап, 9–11 классы.
PUBLICITY POSTER
Haven’t decided what you want to be yet? Want to learn about the best jobs for you?
Wednesday 11th April
Job Orientation Day
- videos and presentations
- tests to find the most suitable jobs for you
- computer-based simulations
... and much more!
PRINCIPAL'S LETTER
Dear Student Rep,
Thank you for your help in organizing the recent Job Orientation Day.
As you know, this was the first event of its kind which has been held in the college. Hoping to hold similar events in future, we need to assess how successful the Job Orientation Day proved to be.
I would be grateful if you could carry out a survey among the students and prepare a short report on their reactions. Please include some recommendations based on your survey.
Your help is appreciated.
N. Foster Principal
SURVEY OF STUDENT OPINIONS
(Notes from students' meeting, 3rd May)
- Interesting, informative
- Experienced representatives
- Wide range of jobs covered
- Computers too old and slow — simulations impossible!
- Tests too long— boring!
- Problems with slide projector
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One day Thomas came home from school and gave a paper to his mother. He said to her, 'Mom, my teacher gave this paper to me and told me only you are to read it. What does it say?'
The woman's eyes welled with tears as she read the letter out loud to her child: 'Your son is a genius. This school is too small for him and doesn’t have good enough teachers to train him. Please teach him yourself.'
Many years after his mother had died, Thomas was going through a closet and found that letter. He opened it. The message written on the letter was, 'Your son is addled*. We cannot let him attend our school anymore. He is expelled.'
By the time Thomas Alva Edison was reading that letter, he had already become one of the greatest inventors of the century.
*mentally deficient
Task 1 (answering questions)
- What do you think might have happened if Edison's mother had read the letter as it was?
- Do you think this story is true? What makes you think so?
Task 2 (formulating topics)
Formulate three different essay topics related to the story. For example: 'Schools do not recognize talent in students', 'Parents play an essential role in children's life'.
Task 3 (writing an essay)
Choose one of the topics you've formulated in Task 2 (or use one of the topics given as examples) and write your essay in 200–250 words.
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Блок IV. WRITING TASK (30 баллов)
AS COMPUTERS ARE MORE AND MORE USED IN EDUCATION, SOON THERE WILL BE NO ROLE FOR A TEACHER IN THE CLASSROOM.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not?
Write 120–150 words in the space below and then transfer your answers to the
answer sheet.
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Task 1 (answering questions)
- How do you usually prepare for exams?
- Do you think it is a good idea to have a rest a couple of days before the exam instead of studying?
- Imagine that you have two days before an important exam. Make a list of 5 things you would like to do within this period.
Task 2 (essay type)
Read the task below. What kind of a short essay is required?
- for and against essay
- opinion essay
- essay suggesting solutions to a problem
Task 3 (writing an essay)
Write your answer to the task below.
Part 4 (30 minutes)
Writing
Comment on the following statement: Having a rest is the best way to prepare for an exam.
In your comment use the information from the Internet below.
Write 100–120 words. Remember to
- make an introduction;
- express your personal opinion on the statement and give reasons for your opinion;
- express your attitude towards the information from the Internet;
- make a conclusion.
Write in your own words.
Mrs Thom, a primary school teacher preparing her class for the upcoming SATs has
found a novel way to relieve the pressure by setting an unusual set of 'homework'
tasks. She made a list of fun things for her Year 6 pupils* to take their minds off the
exams.
J3 Homework for Monday 9th May
We are now in the last couple of days before SATs and it is vital that you use your time this weekend wisely. This is your homework for this weekend. Please complete as many of these activities as possible and tick to say they have been done.
- go on a bike / scooter ride;
- read a book;
- watch your favourite TV programme;
- smile;
- eat an ice-cream;
- spend time with people you love;
- laugh until your tummy hurts;
- go outside and enjoy the weather;
- go for a swim or a walk;
- spend time on your favourite hobby;
- do something you have never done before.
She also said, 'If you feel you have to, you may revise, BUT you can only do this for a
maximum of one hour total.'
*the children are about 11 years old
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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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