TASKBANK Task 1 You saw a car leaving the scene of a crime at high speed. You got a goo d view of the car , but you saw neither the number plate nor the people inside. The police have asked you to write a description of the car. Write 100-150 words.
Task 2 An English-language magazine is running a series entitled The Eye of the Beholder. Each week an article is published in which a reader describes an objec t or a work of art that they find particularly beautiful. In the articles that have been published so far, the writers have usually included a physical desc ription of the objec t before giving a personal commentary on why they find the object beautiful. Write about 250 words.
have promised to write them a brief guided tour. They are only planning to be in your town from mid morning to early evening, so they just want to see a few of the most interesting sights, have lunch somewhere and maybe a coffee or a drink later. You have never met them before, their names are Walter and Phyllis and they are in their early thirties. In about 250 words, write the couple a letter in which you give them directions for a guided tour of your city / town / village.
Task 6 For a young people's English-language magazine in your country, write an article of about 250 words giving advice on the following subject: Healthy eating: some sensible advice for teenagers
Task 7 Task 3 You have arranged a house (or flat) exchange with someone from New Zealand. This means that, for the mont h of July, you will be living in their home in New Zealand, and they will be living in your home. The New Zealanders have just written to you, telling you everything you need to know about the house you will be staying in (including the plumbing problems, and how to turn off the water supply in an emergency; the broken washing machine, and where to find the launderette; the cat, what it eats and where it hides; the local shops and facilities). Reply, in about 250 words, telling the New Zealanders what they need to know about your house.
Task 4 You are on holiday and next week some friends are com ing to join you, but you are not staying where you had expected to be, as you have found somewhere much better. Write a short letter to your friends, (about 250 words) telling them that you have moved and persuading them that you have made a good choice. Then explain where they will find you, giving them instructions how to get there by public transport.
Ta sk 5 An American couple , friends of friends of yours, will be passing through your town one day next July. You will be away on holiday when they co me, but nevertheless you
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People in your country are frequently upset by the behaviour of some tourists. Tourists sometimes do things that are acceptabl e in their country, but shoc k, surprise or offend in your cou ntry; co nversely, they sometimes fail to do things that in your society they are expected to do. Your local tourist office asks you to produce a sheet of advice addressed to English-speaking tourists giving them advice on how to behave in your country . Write the sheet of advice, suggesting what the tourists should and should not do if they wish to be well received in your country. Write about 250 words.
Task 8 For an educ ational magazine aimed at 16-18 year olds in Britain, desc ribe either the educatio nal or the political system in your co untry (250 words) .
Task 9 An English-speaking friend living in your country, impressed by the amount of enjoyment you get out of your favourite sport (and possibly by your skill and success), has decided to take up the same sport. A comp lete beginner, your friend writes asking you to explain the rules / techniqu es of the sport , where to do it and who with, to detail all the necessary equipment and to give any other advice that may be appropriate. Write a letter answering your friend's request (250 words).