short writing

Are you a computer whizz-kid? Explain to your friend, in exact detail, how to do the following using your smartphone: scan the document; how to record a video. Choose ONE and write 50-70 words. Скачать это задание (PDF) Выбрать другое задание

You are going to listen to an extract from a short story The Story-Teller by H. Munro (Saki) where a company of three bored children and their weary aunt travel in a train carriage with a stranger. Before you listen, read the tasks and the input material. You have 10 minutes before the listening task starts. You are going to listen to the extract twice. Make notes in your draft sheet. Your browser does not support the audio element. Compare the events in the extract you are going to listen to with the plot of another story by the same author. What is similar and…

Choose one topic and write a descriptive essay. Write 80-100 words. Topics What is it like to be a professional football player? What was it like to be a pirate of Caribbean? What is it like to be a seaman? What is it like to be a Hollywood star? What is it like to be a flight attendant? What is it like to be a member of the Royal family? Скачать это задание (PDF) Выб…

Task 1: Describe the picture. Answer the following questions in your description: What do you see in the picture below? What might this picture illustrate? What does the picture make you think of? Write your answer in 100–120 words…

Task 1: Describe the picture. Answer the following questions in your description: What do you see in the picture below? What might this picture illustrate? What does the picture make you think of? Write your answer in 100–120 words…

The picture below is “Wellington at Waterloo” by Robert Alexander Hillingford. Describe the picture. Your writing must contain: a detailed description of the people and objects you see; a brief description of the battle (date, location, participants, result). Use and underline the following words in your writing: infantry, canon, equipped, invade, emperor. You can change the given words to make them grammatically suitable.  Write your answer in 120–150 wor…

Task A: Advertisement Choose one of the products from the pictures below and write an advertisement describing this product. In your advertisement: mention at least 3 special features of the product; make the product look attractive for the potential customer. Make sure that your descripti…

Task A: Imagine that you are a teacher at school. One of your students didn't hand in his homework claiming that his pet dog had eaten it. Write a note to your students' parents. In your note: briefly explain the situation; express your doubts about the student's honesty; insist on the stud…

Imagine that you are a thief who has just robbed someone's flat. Leave a note to the owners of the flat. Include a list of the stolen items in your note. Spend no more than 5 minutes on writing, otherwise you won't have enough time to make off before the police arrive. Write about 50-60 words…

Last night your neighbour was listening to very loud music. You weren't sleeping and enjoyed the music pretty much. In the morning you decided to call on your neighbour to find out the name of the band, but he didn't open the door (being sound asleep, probably). Write a note to your neighbour to satisfy your curiosity. In your note: express your positive feelings about the music; mention being a fan of that type of music; ask the name of the band; give your contact details. Wri…

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…

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…

WRITING Time: 40 minutes (15 scores) Write a short review of your favourite play by William Shakespeare for your school magazine. Write the title of the play at the beginning on a separate line (words are not counted in this line). Remember to mention in your review: why you like the play; which character in the play you would most like to meet and why; why you should stage the play at your school theatre. Write 100–140 words…

Part 4 (30 minutes) Writing You've bought a new gadget recently. Write a review to a website called www.gadget.com. In you review remember to mention: what and why you've bought; how it looks; if it meets your requirements; if you have any complaints; if you would recommend it to other people. Write about 120–150 words…

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…

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…

Read the following articles and think of a proper title for each of them. Ar…

Watch the video Balloons and write a short article (120–150 words) for the Did You Know That? magazine giving advice on alternative ways to use a balloon. In your article, describe the ways of using a balloon in detail, so that the reader can understand them without watching the video…

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 120–150 words…

Part 4 Maximum points – 15 Writing Imagine yesterday you arranged to go to the cinema with your friend. Unfortunately, you couldn't get to the cinema as you had to take your pet to a vet. Write an e-mail to your friend. In your e-mail you should: greet your friend; apologize for not getting to the cinema; explain why you didn't come; suggest meeting another time; suggest where you could go. Write 80–100 words. Remember the rules of e-mail writing…