Greenwich University ENR402

Subject: writing
Time Allowance: 60 mins

TASK 1 (3pts)

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Your friend, Scott, has invited you and your brother to stay with his family in London for 2 weeks
this summer. Read his e-mail below.

Hi,
It’s been a long time since we last met each other. You know, I’m going to have a long
holiday this summer, so I’m thinking about inviting you and your brother to stay with my
family in London. I guess we can enjoy our time together for about two weeks. I have not
met your brother, so it would be great if he could join you this time. What do you think?
Write back and let me know.
Scott

Write an email of reply to Scott and

- accept his invitation,
- tell him something about your brother,
- and describe your travel plans.

You should write at least 120 words.

DO NOT include your name or addresses. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task
Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary, and Grammar.

TASK 2 (7pts)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Read the following text:

In most parts of the world, the volume of traffic is growing at an alarming rate. In order to solve
traffic problems, the government should tax private car owners heavily and use the money to
improve public transportation.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a solution?

Write an essay to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taxing private car owners.
You should write at least 250 words.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Your response will be evaluated in terms
of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary, and Grammar.