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Writing Mock Part 1

Writing Mock Part 2

Writing Mock Part 1

Part 1

Read the two texts below.

Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answers.
Write your answer in 240-280 words.

1

Write your essay.

Writing Mock Part 2

Part 2

Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 280-320 words in an appropriate style.

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A general interest magazine has recently published a feature entitled 'Taking risks makes life worth living'. The editor has asked readers to write in with their own experiences and views on the topic. You decide to write a letter briefly describing a risk you once took and its consequences. You should also discuss why some people are particularly attracted to taking risks and how this behaviour might be justified. Write your letter.

3
Some bus services in your area are to be withdrawn, and the local council has asked people to submit reports for the council website on the impact this will have. You decide to submit a report on one bus service that is under consideration. Your report should briefly describe the route and explain its importance. You should also assess the role that a good transport system plays in either urban or rural areas. Write your report.

4
A magazine is running a series of articles on people's experiences of being close to nature, for example, visits to beautiful lakes or mountains, or encounters with wildlife. You decide to write an article in which you briefly describe an experience you have had when you were close to nature, and explain what you learned from this. You should also evaluate the role that contact with nature plays in people's lives. Write your article.

5

Write an answer to one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below. Write 5(a) or 5(b) at the beginning of your answer.

5(a) Anne Tyler: The Accidental Tourist 'Two of the most important influences in this book are a child we never meet - and a dog.' Write a review for your local college magazine of The Accidental Tourist. You should briefly explain this comment and analyse the roles of Ethan and Edward in the story as a whole. Write your review.

5(b) Ann Patchett: Be! Canto An international literary magazine has asked readers to send in articles entitled 'Music is the food of love ... ' with reference to the role of music in books they have read. You decide to write an article about Bel Canto, briefly describing Roxanne's role in the house and evaluating the connection between music and love in her relationships. Write your article.