Test 3 – Writing Page 24

Task One: Compulsory task

 You must answer this question.
You received this letter and information from a friend. You have made notes next to the
information leaflet.

lots of tourists –
English – German
big beach – v nice but
Hi,

Great news! You’ll never believe it but I’ve

won a competition. I’m going to Spain for a
two week holiday from 10th – 24th September.
Hotel Nueva – Alicante
Even better, it’s a holiday for two and I want - 300 rooms (all en-suite)
you to come with me! What do you think? We - 10 minutes walk from beach
haven’t been on holiday together for ages and - 15 minutes from town centre
we always had so much fun. The flight and the
accommodation are all paid for including Hotel Grande – Torrenueva
breakfast and dinner. - 80 room (all en suite)
- 20 minutes from beach
Also, there is a choice between two hotels in - 5 minutes walk from old town
different towns and I can’t decide. I know
you’ve been before so which place do you
think is better. I’ve enclosed the leaflet with the
letter.

Let me know what you think as soon as historic old town–

possible so I can make the arrangements. This castle etc
is going to be so much fun!
beach – rocky,
Love quiet
Alex

Your Task: Write a formal letter to the tourist information office in the town of your choice
requesting further information about conditions, prices and any special events or programmes
during your stay. Include some information about yourself and your interests. (ca.200 words)
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Task Two: Extended writing

 Choose only ONE of the following questions – 1,2 or 3. Write ca. 200 words.
You can include addresses, dates etc if you want to but they will not be marked.

 DO NOT answer more than one question.

1
You see the following advertisement in a newspaper you are reading.

A leading British newspaper – The Correspondent – would like to

publish articles from people living in Central & Eastern Europe.

The title of the feature is:

‘Approaching the European Union? – Life in Central & Eastern

Europe Today’

Write an article.

You are the chairperson of your local residents’ committee. A

multinational company would like to build a shopping centre in your
neighbourhood. Your neighbours have asked you to write a report to
the local council summarising the advantages and disadvantages from
the residents’ point of view.

Write the report.

3
You see the following in a newspaper.

Win a trip to anywhere in the world! The prize will be awarded to the
writer who gives the most interesting or unusual reason for wanting to go
or the best description of how you would spend your time there.
Don’t forget to tell us where you want to go!

The best story wins an all expenses paid week in your chosen location.

Write the composition.