Writing (1 hour 20 minutes)

Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140—190 words.

In your English class you have been talking about the opportunities teenagers have. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay for homework. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

‘Young people nowadays have many more opportunities than young people had in the past.’ Do you agree?

Notes
Write about:

1. education
2.  travel
3.  ........................................ (your own idea)

Writing

Part 2

Write an answer to one of the questions 2—4 in this part. Write your answer in 140—190 words. Put the question number in the box.

2. You see this notice in an English-language magazine for teenagers.

Articles wanted!

School Rules!

Which rules at your school do you agree with and which ones do you think are unfair? Why is it important for students to have rules at school?

The best articles will be published next month.

Write your article.

3. You recently saw this notice on a shopping website:

Reviews wanted

 Games and Toy Shops

Do you know a good shop which sells games or toys? If so, write us a review describing the shop and what it sells. Explain why the shop is a particularly good place to buy games or toys.

The best reviews will be published next month.

Write your review.

4. You have seen this announcement in a new English-language magazine for schools:

Stories wanted

We are looking for stories for our new English-language magazine for teenagers. Your story must begin with this sentence:

This was our first camping trip and we were really excited.

Your story must include:

• a storm
• a problem

Write your story.