Mock Writing 2

Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220-280 words in an appropriate style.

1 Your class has listened to a radio discussion on how more young people can be encouraged to study science. You have made the notes below:

Ways of encouraging young people to study science:
• advertising
• school programmes
• government grants

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:
"You never see positive images of young scientists on TV, just pop stars or actors."
"Science lessons should be more practical and fun."
"If young people see science as a career, they'll want to study it.'

Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes. You should explain which way would be more effective in encouraging young people to study science, providing reasons to support your opinion. 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 appropriate style.

2 You recently helped to organise an arts day in your area, promoting local musicians and artists through performances, workshops and exhibitions. You read the article below in a local paper:

Local arts day - a disappointment
Last week's arts day didn't attract many people, had limited appeal to young people and was a waste of council money.

You disagree with the negative opinions expressed by the reporter, and decide to write a letter to the Editor, explaining why you disagree and saying what you feel was achieved on the day.

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

3 You are on the Student Committee at the college where you study. A year ago, the college gave the Committee some money to start a student website. The aims of the website were to inform students about local events, to publicise college clubs, and to review products of interest to students.

The Principal has asked you for a report explaining whether the website has met its aims and saying why the website should continue to have financial support.

Write your report.

4 You are a university student and you want to spend a month doing work experience at an international company. You decide to write a letter to the Recruitment Manager at the company explaining why you want to do work experience there and saying how the company would also benefit.

Write your letter.