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=Past Papers=

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=Model Writing Tasks:=

Reflective essay
“For every grain of wit there is a grain of folly. For every thing you have missed, you have gained something else; and for everything you gain, you lose something.” - introduction of idea mentioning at least three possible intrepretations (“discussion clock”); - formulating the thesis || == ==
 * Write a 400-word **reflective essay** starting from Emerson’s quotation:
 * **Write a 400-word reflective essay** **__on boundaries__**. Consider the topic from at least three of the following perspectives: psychological, artistic, economic, educational, social, political, moral, historical.
 * § Write a 400-word reflective essay analysing the habit of complaining from at least three points of view. Do not use any title.
 * § Write a 400-word reflective essay on self-control from at least three points of view. Do not use any title.
 * § Write a 400-word reflective essay on tradition in today’s world. Consider at least three points of view. Do not use any title.
 * |||| Reflective Essay  ||  Level  ||
 * ^  ||  Structure  ||  Possible Approach  ||^   ||
 * ^  || Introduction || - a miniature essay

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|| - using quotations which are perfectly integrated into the reflective discourse; - using complex but coherent sentences ||^  || - the 'echo' of the three perspectives highlighted before - using a quotation, rhetorical question to leave the reader with food for thought . ||^  ||
 * ^  || Body || - development of the three perspectives in separate paragraphs;
 * ^  || Conclusion || - expressing a balanced idea concerning the topic

Report / Proposal

 * Your company is trying to increase the number of female applicants. You have been asked to write a **report** for your company management describing the current role of women within the company and suggesting ways of attracting more applicants. Write your **report** in approximately 250 words.
 * You are employed by a company specialised in luxury holidays. You have been asked by the manager to visit a hotel which has recently opened and write a report based on the visit. Depending on your findings, the company may or may not decide to include the new hotel in its luxury holiday brochure. Write your report in approximately 300 words
 * § An international magazine is conducting a survey amongst its readers on television viewing habits around the world. It has invited readers to send in reports on television in their own countries covering the following areas: the variety of programmes available, the popularity of particular kinds of programmes and the role television plays in people’s lives. Write your report. Use approximately 300 words.
 * § You work for a local environmental organization which is concerned about the effect that mass tourism is having on your region. Your manager asked you to write a proposal in which you suggest ways of encouraging tourists to continue visiting your area without threatening the local environment. Use approximately 300 words.

A report must:

 * contain the description of a past or present situation / event in an official/ formal context
 * have an introduction that defines the purpose of writing and offer general information
 * be divided into clear sections (introduced by headings)
 * make recommendations and/or suggestions in the final paragraph
 * use formal language/register

A proposal must:
=Marking Schemes at county level:=
 * include the discussion of a situation as well as recommendations for future action supported by arguments
 * have an introduction that defines the purpose or content of the document and offer general information on the current situation
 * be divided into clear sections (introduced by headings)
 * summarise the proposa and recommendationsl in the final paragraph
 * use formal language/register