You work in the Customer Services Department of an internet-shop. You have been asked to prepare a short report for your manager on customers’ complaints. Look at the information below, on which you have already made some handwritten notes. Then, using all your handwritten notes, write your report. Write 180–200 words.
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Part 4 (30 minutes)
Writing
Comment on the following problem: Modern libraries in the digital age should be different from the libraries of the past.
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 problem and give reasons for your opinion;
- express your attitude towards the information from the Internet;
- make a conclusion.
Write in your own words.
Modern Libraries
Many people, when asked about libraries, imagine old buildings with heavy
bookshelves and dimmed light. Libraries around the world are heading into the future,
creating for their patrons a more dynamic, multi-level environment for learning and
pleasure.
Enjoy most tremendous examples of how modern libraries are shaping the way
we learn and enjoy reading in the digital age.
LiYuan Library, China
Built in 2011 in a small village of
Huairou on the outskirts of Beijing, this
beautiful nature-inspired library was
designed by Li Xiaodong.
The 175-square-meter building’s
interior is spatially diverse by using
steps and small level changes to
create distinct places. The wooden
sticks temper the bright light and
spread it evenly throughout the space
to give a perfect reading ambience.
The library has no electricity supply
and closes at dusk.
Ballyroan Library, Ireland
Designed by Box Architecture, the new
library in South Dublin opened in early
2013.
The new library offers extensive
seating and a large study area with
many public access computers, as
well as printing and photocopying
facilities.
Free internet is available throughout
the building.
Task 1 (essay type)
What kind of an essay is required?
- for and against essay
- opinion essay
- essay suggesting solutions to a problem
Task 2 (finding mistakes)
Read the following answer to the task. What requirement isn't fulfilled?
The world is changing rapidly nowadays and things that have been the same throughout centuries need to alter. One of such things is libraries.
Traditional bookshelves are of no interest anymore, compared to what the Internet or even a single e-book can offer. Thus, to survive against their most formidable rival — digital technology — libraries do need to be refreshed and updated.
There are multiple ways to achieve it. Creating attractive conditions for the readers, like the LiJuan library in China, or transforming a usual library into a computer-based centre, like the Ballyroan Library in Ireland, are inspiring examples of how a library can be modernized in order to remain competitive and suit all the readers' needs.
In conclusion, though contemporary libraries are being challenged, the challenge is not going to eliminate them. Quite on the contrary, they will come out of this battle renewed and more prosperous than ever.
(151 words)
Task 3 (improving the essay from Task 2)
Change the answer in Task 2 to make it 100–120 words long.
Task 4 (writing an essay)
Write your own answer to the task.
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WRITING
Time: 60 minutes
(30 scores)
Comment on the following quotation.
"All that glitters is not gold.".
William Shakespeare
Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:.
- explain how you understand the author's point of view;
- express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons in its support;
- give examples to illustrate your reasons, using your personal experience, literature or background knowledge;
- make a conclusion.
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