Mock Writing 1

Part 1

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

1 You have listened to the radio programme about what kind of facilities should receive planning permission to be built on the seafront of a seaside town. You have made the notes below:

What kind of facilities should be allowed to be built on the seafront of a seaside town?
• a hotel
• beach volley facilities and a park
• coffee shops and restaurants

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
"More open space is needed and not big hotels"
"Sports facilities are always welcome."
"New hotels can provide jobs to local people."

Write an essay discussing two of the facilities in your notes. You should explain which facility should receive planning permission to be built on the seafront, giving reasons in support of your answer.

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 are reading a local newspaper editorial where the publication argues that the citizens of the city should pay higher taxes to help fund the building of new facilities to host the Olympic Games. You disagree with this idea and write a letter to the editor explaining your reasons.

You argue that the hard economic times have made it difficult for people to live and more taxes now would only increase their burden. You don't see the value after the Olympic Games are over, and, moreover, you are against all the traffic and noise that will result from the new construction.

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

3 You see the following announcement on a TV series reviews website:

TV Reviews Wanted

Send us a review of your favourite TV series. In your review try to explore the characters, the plot, and the setting. Also explain why you found it interesting to watch and what you think is its best feature.

Write your review.

4 For a political science class you are taking, the professor asks you to conduct a small survey of students to learn more about their voting habits in elections of local officials.

The professor asks that you create a report organising the data you collect on:
• If and why people vote
• do they vote based on single issues
• political party affiliation
• what do they read or consult to inform themselves about the issues and political leaders and candidates of the day
Include other factors or ideas in your report as you see fit.

Write your report.