Writing (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220 – 260 words in an appropriate style.

Your class has just attended a student discussion on different ways of keeping informed about the news. You have made the notes below:

Ways of keeping informed about the news:
• printed newspapers
• television
• the internet

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
“The amount of in-depth reporting is really impressive.”
“Live images give additional impact to the news.”
“You can access the news online anywhere, anytime.”

Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the ways in your notes. You should explain which way you think is more effective in keeping informed about the news, giving reasons in support of your opinion.

You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible.

Part 2

Write an answer to one of the questions 2 – 4 in this part. Write your answer in 220 – 260 words in an appropriate style.

2. You have seen this letter in your local newspaper:

"I can’t believe that our town is planning to spend millions on building an art gallery when there are far more important things to invest in. We have lost sight of our priorities. Most people aren’t interested in art and if they are, they can go to the big cities to see it."

You decide to write a letter to the newspaper saying what you think about the opinions expressed.

Write your letter. You do not need to include postal addresses.

3. You see this notice on a book and film review website:

"We’re looking for reviews of books or films where the central character experiences significant changes as the story develops. Write a review of the book or film, describing the circumstances of the changes and explaining the effect they have on the character."

Write your review.

4. You have recently completed a six-month training programme with an international company. The training manager who organised your programme has asked you to write a report about your experience. In your report, you should explain how you have benefitted from the
programme and suggest improvements that would help future trainees.

Write your report.