WRITING ITEP

Writing

ITEP-mariana Salcedo Díaz.

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Writing Part II

Writing Part I

* 75-100 words. *e-mail / note. * 5 min.

* 250 words. *Opinion OR preference. * 20 min.

25 MIN

Writing part i

LETTER

EXAMPLE

Think of your favorite book. Write a note to the author telling him or her that you are a big fan.

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LETTER/E-MAIL WRITING - PART 1

How to write a letter?

ITEP

5 MIN

SALUTATION AND BODY

Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms Dear Sir/Madam I am writing to let you know… I am delighted to tell you… (if you’re communicating good news) I regret to inform you that… (if you’re communicating bad news) I am writing with regard to…

DIRECTIONS

Directions: Writing Section Part 1 presents a simple situation or topic which the examinee will use to write a short note or letter (50 – 75 words). The examinee will type an answer using the keyboard. The examinee has 5 minutes to complete this task. The examinee must click “Confirm Answer” to show that the examinee has finished writing. Once the examinee has clicked on “Confirm Answer,” the examinee cannot go back.

25 MIN

EXAMPLE

ITEP

Think of your favorite book. Write a note to the author telling him or her that you are a big fan. Here is a sample response: Dear Andrew McCall-Smith, I am a big fan of your book The Number One Ladies Detective Agency. The character of Mma Ramotswe and the details about her daily life have given me a sense of what it would be like to live in Botswana. I especially enjoyed learning that she has the same feelings about her country, her life, and her family that I do. Thank you for such a wonderful lesson about human nature. Sincerely, James Myers

5 MIN

Dear Mr Harry, I am writing to you about the possibility of taking 12 days off work in order to complete my thesis and final exams for my Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Manchester. I am hoping that you would grant me leave from 17th July to 28th July 2020. I have almost finished my thesis, which I must submit to my teacher by July 24th. I need some time to completely finish it and to prepare for the upcoming exams. Hence I am asking for your permission to take time off work. I can assure you that I would check my emails daily, perhaps reply to some of them and be available for emergency phone calls from the office. Once I complete my exams and get back to the office, I would endeavour to come into the office earlier than usual and work Sundays in order to catch up on anything I had missed. I have already talked to Ethan and he is ready to share some of the responsibilities during my absence. I realise my temporary absence could be an inconvenience to you and the rest of the team, but I really need to take the leave to complete my Master’s degree qualification. I am looking forward to hearing from you and expecting your kind cooperation. Yours sincerely, Susanne Dvorak

IELTS

Sample questions!

ITEP

1. Think of one your favorite teachers. Write a note to him or her asking for a recommendation for you to get into a school or program where you are applying. 2. Think of a place where you would like to work. Write a letter to the company, asking for a part-time job. 3. Write about a place that you would like to visit one day. What makes it special to you?

5 MIN

Writing part iI

Opinion -Essay

Opinion Essay WRITING - PART 2

DIRECTIONS

In Writing Part 2, the examinee will write an essay of 175-225 words (maximum 250 words) expressing an opinion on the given topic. The examinee should remember to give reasons and examples to support an opinion. The examinee will type an answer using the keyboard. The examinee will have 20 minutes to complete this task. The examinee must click “Confirm Answer” to show completion of the writing sample. Once the examinee has clicked on “Confirm Answer,” the examinee cannot change the answer.

20 MIN

Skills

ITEP

- To express, develop, and support a position. - To maintain focus, unity, and organization, throughout a longer piece of writing. - The main idea should be clearly stated and should answer what is asked. - Support should be sufficient, specific, and relevant. - The organization should be logical and easy for the reader to follow. - Word choice, mechanics, and grammar should be adequate to express the meaning clearly, without losing, distracting, or puzzling the reader. - Use paragraphing and transitions to show how ideas relate to each other and to the main thesis.

20 MIN

Example

ITEP

Some companies offer students internships to help them gain work experience. Others argue that this takes valuable time away from the student’s education. What do you think? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion. Here is a sample response: I think that internships are a good way for students, especially college students, to gain valuable on-the-job experience. My experience as a waitress taught me that I am well-suited for a career in Restaurant Management, which is what I intend to major in at college. Without this on-the- job experience, I wouldn't know how much I enjoyed the atmosphere of a restaurant, or meeting and serving many different people every day. I have some friends who have also decided on their careers because of their summer jobs. One of my friends worked at a newspaper and is now studying journalism at college. I do believe that it's necessary for the intern to have a level of maturity and some theoretical knowledge if one is to perform well in an internship position and still be a good student. It's difficult to mix work and study, but many students do it successfully. In addition, an internship should not take away from class time, but rather offer the student the opportunity to apply what is learned in class. The value of gaining this type of practical knowledge is recognized by many schools and colleges, since they frequently offer course credits for internship work. In conclusion, internships can be very beneficial as long as they do not replace classroom experience, but offer the student a way to apply his or her knowledge and learn whether such a career is the right choice.

20 MIN

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Sample questions!

1. Certain countries protect their native industries by imposing heavy tariffs on imported goods. Other countries encourage imports in order to ensure their citizens access to as many goods as possible. Should countries be allowed to impose high tariffs on imports or should all countries allow each other free access to their markets? What do you think? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion. 2. Often former government regulators are offered jobs by the industries that they had previously been overseeing. Critics say that this is a conflict of interest, while others say it’s not justifiable to restrict individuals’ actions once they’ve left public service. What do you think? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.

20 MIN

Thank you!

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