Writing © Read the writing task below. and underline the key words/. phrases. Then do the tasks that follow to help you generate ideas. A school magazine has invited students to contribute to a series of articles entitled A Lesson Learnt’ for its next issue. Write an article in which you describe an experience that has had a big impact on your life and how this experience has changed you. ‘L. Think of an experience (imaginary or real) that has had a very big impact on your life and hhas brought about changes in how you behave in certain situations or towards certain people, and/ ‘or how you feel and think about certain issues/ people/things. . Using the prompts on the cubes on the right and the questions given betow, work on establishing the details of your experience. Take time to brainstorm ideas for each prompt and ‘write down the ideas you come up with, The points you write down should be in the form of key words and phrases, NOT sentences. 3. once you have worked on all six prompts, ‘choose the ideas that you wish to include in your article, Describe it: When and where did it happen? What events took place prior to the experience? What exactly did you experience? Who was involved? What were you required to do? How did you fee! before/ during/after? ‘Compare it: What is this experience similar to? How does it aiffer from similar experiences that you have had? Associate it: What did/does it make you think of? List the memories or thoughts that come to mind when reflecting on the subject. (For example, lvhent I think back to my holiday in South Africa, what comes to mind is the lively atmosphere of the Panorama Flea Market. OR The smell of roses reminds me of my grandmother and brings back memories of long, lazy summer days. OR When I recall the time spent with the Ghanaian women, {am filed with a deep sense of gratitude) Analyse it: What did It involve? What did you learn from this experience? Apply it: How has this experience changed you? How can you use what you have learnt? Argue for or against it: Was it a positive or negative experience? What are the pros and cons of this experience? Would you like to experience something similar again? What can you tell others? . Refer to the Writing Reference (plan, TIP and phrases). Then use the ideas from the previous activities to write the article described inactivity 6 (280-320 words).Read the text and choose a,b, cord. ‘Anew and unusual activity, referred to as volcano surfing, has been gaining popularity in extreme sports circles. This full-on extreme sport involves racing down an active volcano on a plywood-constructed board at speeds of somewhere in the region of 50 miles per hour. White this may be an i____concept for many, those who 2 ___ to participate are promised excitement, an adrenaline rush and a superb mountain view. As 3__a tumbleis the obvious risk, surfers’ 4___ the chance of serious harm or injury by respecting a few simple safety rules. In wearing the heavy-duty § ___ that accompanies the activity, namely the industrial-style jumpsuit and goggles, surfers are offered protection 6 ___the volcanic dust and flying stones that surround them as they go down the mountain, Clearly, as an activity, itis better suited tothe more 7 ___sportsperson; however, there is really no reason why anyone with Previous surfing or snowboarding experience wishing to add a bit of 8 __to thelr tife shouldirt try it out. a.alien offensive c.invigorating insignificant . a. trace b fancy urge a. dare . a. having b. taking making . doing | aeconomise be maximise ¢. customised. minimise + a. gear B.provisions c.accessories d. supply 5. a for bias e.trom a. by a.amiable —B.assertive —_¢. intrepid witty rhythm b. colour feat i. desire & Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the ward given, Benot change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, Including the word given. 4. She cout lak afte al the cikren soe asked her mother for help Es Not orate cen, sated ner mother or el. 2. She nas tw sons and they at both sl in secondary schol Snehastwosons, cantar sca yet 3. ‘The construction company where | worked stopped operating last month. ‘The construction company at last month, 4, Since they lost to Liverpool, they were eliminated from the next round. Ea a Having Liverpool, they were eliminated from the next round, 5. If we want to avoid a crisis situation from unfolding, action is urgently needed now. Ez Acting with If we want to avoid a crisis situation from unfolding, 6. Julais thinking of opening up a bakery as she's naturally talented in baking Ey Julia Is why she fs thinking of opening up a bakery.