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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 1

formal and informal emails

WRITING TIP
When you write an email to introduce yourself, it can be
formal or informal. It all depends on who you are writing
to. Formal emails have longer sentences, do not contain
contractions, and use non-colloquial language. Informal
emails have shorter sentences, use contractions and
contain colloquial language.

Which of these email phrases are formal (F) and

which are informal (I)?
1 Hi
2 I would like to take this opportunity to introduce
myself.
3 All the best,
4 My names
5 Yours sincerely,
6 Dear

Either: Imagine that you are the new manager of

a football club. Write a formal email to introduce
yourself to the staff and players.
Or: Imagine that you are planning to spend the
weekend in London. Your best friend, Maria, has a
brother who lives there whose name is Ian. Write an
informal email to Ian asking if it is possible to stay
at his house for the weekend.

Read the two model emails quickly. Which one is

formal and which is informal?
Dear Colleagues,
Next week I will start as the new Head of the Advertising
Department and I would like to take this opportunity to
introduce myself to you all. I have been working in advertising
for more than ten years. Before that, I studied marketing at
Camford University and worked at The Daily Post for five
years. I am sure my experience will benefit the Department.
I look forward to working with you all.
Yours sincerely,
Adam Bainbridge

Hello Paul,
How are you? Julie gave me your email address and said
itd be OK to contact you. My names Danny and Im at
university with her. Ill be visiting Plymouth next weekend
and Julie said maybe youd be able to show me around.
If you can, that would be great.
Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best,
Danny

Here are some more phrases you can use in emails.

Which are formal (F) and which are informal (I)?
1 I look forward to meeting you.
2 Hope youre well.
3 Best wishes,
4 Let me know!
5 Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have
any questions.
6 I am writing to you to

Plan your writing

Think about who you are writing to and what you want
to say.
Do you need formal or informal language?
Remember to say who you are and why you are writing.
Decide how you want to close the email.
Check your writing
Have you used appropriate language in your email?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?

Read the two emails again and identify the following:

1 three examples of formal language (in the formal
email).
2 three examples where the author has not used
contractions (in the formal email).
3 three examples of colloquial language (in the
informal email).
4 three examples where the author has used
contractions (in the informal email).
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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 2

news reports
WRITING TIP
Before you write a news report, its a good idea to ask
yourself questions beginning with why, what, where, how
and when. This will help you to give all the key information
to the reader. It is also a good idea to use time linkers such
as while, during, until, as soon as, by the time to clarify the
sequence of events.

Read the headline below. Write six questions that a

reader might like to know about the story.

Boy flies to London alone!

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Now read the news report. Does it answer all your

questions?
A five-year-old boy has flown to London, alone and
without a passport, because he wanted to see the
Olympic Games.
Dawayne Shalamar crossed the Atlantic on a flight to
Heathrow without a ticket, passport or a seat on the
plane. He had previously passed through strict security
at JFK International Airport in New York before
boarding the AB Airlines flight to London.
We really dont know how this happened, said
a spokesperson for AB Airlines. He queued with
everyone else to get on the flight but somehow we didnt
ask to see his boarding card or passport.
As soon as Dawayne had passed through the gate he
took an empty seat on the plane. The cabin crew assumed
he was with the people sitting next to him. They gave
him two meals, and one of the cabin crew even played
a game with him during the flight. Actually, we looked
after him pretty well while he was with us, said the AB
Airlines spokesperson.
By the time Dawayne was discovered, he had travelled
more than 5,500 kilometres on his own. Nobody became
suspicious until he asked border control officials at
Heathrow to take him to see Usain Bolt.
Dawayne is now back at home in Queens after a second
free flight across the Atlantic.

Match each part of the news story to its use.

1 quotes
2 concluding statement
3 introductory statement
4 more information
a) explains in one sentence what happened
b) the background to the story
c) used to give someones opinion
d) gives information about the current situation

Find five time linkers in the news report.

Which time linker do we use to show that:
1 something happens immediately aer
something else?
2 something happened previously?
3 something happens at the same time as
another action?
4 something happens between the beginning and
end of a period?
5 something happened up to a point and then
stopped?
Complete the sentences with the correct time linker.
1 Dawaynes parents went to the police
they had discovered that he was
missing.
2 Dawayne walked through the airport
he got on the flight to London.
3 He talked to the other passengers
he was waiting.
the
4 Dawayne watched cartoons
flight.
he arrived home, he had travelled
5
more than 11,000 kilometres.
Choose one of the following headlines. Write six
questions that a reader might like to know about
the story. Then write a news report based on the
questions.
More flooding after hurricane.
Man shot during bank robbery.
Cat found safe after 4 years!

Plan your writing

Think of a sentence that summarises the story. Then
add details to introduce the main story including
opinions from experts or witnesses.
Remember to add a concluding statement outlining the
current situation.
Quotes experts or witnesses giving their opinions.
Concluding statement the current situation.
Check your writing
Have you answered all your questions about
the headline? Have you used time linkers?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?

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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 3

2 A Read the messages below. Are they business or personal?

In which messages does the person have to do something?

messages

WRITING TIP
Messages and notes are short and usually
contain informal language. When we write
them, we oen miss out unimportant words.
Notes and messages can also contain
abbreviations like phone text messages.
Look at this message:
Can u phone John asap? Hes got the keys 4
2mrw. Dan
What do u, asap, 4 and 2mrw represent?
u: you
asap: as soon as possible
4: for
2mrw: tomorrow

1A Read the following messages. Which

Rewrite the messages using as few words as possible and only

include the most important information.
Your wife phoned.
Can you please buy a carton of milk from the shops on your
way home from work tonight?

Mum, Ive gone to the library to study for tomorrows exam.

Ill be back in time for lunch.
Jane XX

Do you want to go to the football match with James and

me on Saturday at 11 am? Please let me know today as
Im getting the tickets tomorrow morning.

are requests, which give information

and which are invitations?

Brian lost my keys.

If you nd them,
give me a call.
Gina

Can you pick me up from

hockey practice tonight,
mum?
Thanks.

Want a coffee?
Im in Gourmet Caf.
Mike
D

Mrs. Lucy Green has called from Adamson and Company.

Can you please call her back as soon as possible?
Her telephone number is 0568 453871.

Write short messages for each of the situations below.

1 You want your sister to buy a newspaper for you when she
goes out.
2 Youre going to a friends house for dinner. Tell your parents.
3 Paul calls to speak to your dad. Your dad isnt at home. Paul
wants your dad to phone him later.
4 You want to invite a friend to lunch at your house.

George, the Health Centre

called.
You forgot your
appointment with the
doctor again!
Rx

What do you think the relationship

is between the person writing the
message and the person they are
writing to?

Plan your writing

Think about who the message is for and what the key message is.
Remember to include only information that is absolutely necessary.
Check your writing
Have you used informal language? Have you missed out
unimportant words?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?
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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 4

a covering letter
WRITING TIP

Dear Ms Ennis,
I am writing to you regarding your advertisement for a Research
Assistant, which I saw in The Daily Post. I would like to submit an
application for this post. Please find my CV attached.

When you apply for a job and you write

a covering letter, you need to show that
you have the skills and qualities that the
employer is looking for. You should give
examples of how you have used them in
previous jobs or in other areas of your life.
You can use the same words and phrases
that are used in the job advertisement.

I have spent the last two years working as a researcher in a law office.
Before that, I was at university doing a Media and Communications
degree. I believe that I meet all the requirements you outline in your
advertisement.
Good communicator: My degree taught me good communication
skills, which I used in my day-to-day work at the law office. I also set
up and managed a project to improve internal communications in
the office.

Read the job advert below. What

skills and qualities are they looking
for? Which words and phrases can be
reused in a covering letter?

Dynamic and organised: On my own initiative, I reorganised the system

of researching and filing cases. This made it easier for the lawyers to
have quick access to relevant information.
Independent worker: As part of my job at the law office, I occasionally
had to travel and work on my own. In addition, when I was at university
I spent a year studying abroad.

New vacancies

Research assistant
required:

Assistant needed to help author

research her new non-fiction book.
No formal qualifications are
necessary but applicants must
show relevant experience.
You should be dynamic, a good
communicator, well organised and
capable of working independently.
The successful candidate can work
from home, but having a fast
internet connection is essential.
Contact me for more details.

Look at the different parts of a

covering letter and put them into the
correct order.
a) Close with Yours sincerely or Yours
faithfully if you dont know the name
of the person you are writing to.
b) End with what you would like to
happen next. Will you contact them
or should they contact you?
c) Explain that you have the qualities
that they are looking for. Use the
same words and phrases as they use
in the advertisement.
d) Address your letter to an individual
if possible. Use Dear Sir/Madam
if you cant find an individual to
address your letter to.
e) Explain why you are contacting
them, what the job is and where you
saw it advertised.

Read the covering letter. Is it a good covering letter?

Why?/Why not?

Thanks to this experience, I learnt a lot about getting things done with
little support or help.
If you require any further information, please contact me on
01865 453728 or at grystvns@gmail.com.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Gary Stevens

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5
6

Read the covering letter again. Find examples of useful

expressions which you can use in any covering letter.
Many covering letters and job applications are now sent by email.
If you send a covering letter by post, what other information do
you need to include?
Write a covering
letter in response
to the following
advert.

Web designer required:

Web designer needed to start ASAP. You

relevant experience and be up-to-date should have
with the latest
software and trends in the industry. We
for a highly creative individual with a provare looking
en ability to
work as part of a team.
Please send your CV and samples of your
Claire Gifford at cgifford@starweb.co.uk. work to

Plan your writing

Think about the content of your letter and make notes about:
why you are contacting the company, where you saw the job
advertised, what relevant experience youve had and what qualities
and skills the employer is asking for, supported by examples.
Check your writing
Have you used formal language? Have you re-used some of the
expressions in the advertisement?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?
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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 5

an essay

Read the essay again. Look at the underlined words

and put them in the correct place in the table.
Introduce
advantages

WRITING TIP
When you write an essay discussing the advantages
and disadvantages of something, it is a good idea to
use certain expressions and linkers to make your
meaning clear.

Introduce
disadvantages

Contrast
ideas

Match words/expressions below to their uses:

describe advantages; describe disadvantages;
contrast ideas; give additional reasons; provide a
personal opinion or conclusion.
1 Having said that,
2 The most serious problem with this is that
3 Another argument in favour of this is that,
4 One of the main advantages of this is that
5 However, in my opinion
6 Another drawback with this is that
a) used to describe advantages
b) used to describe disadvantages
c) used to contrast ideas
d) used to give additional reason
e) used to provide a reason, opinion or conclusion

Give additional
reasons
Give your
personal opinion/
a conclusion

however in my opinion in general

this means that although
1 People dont like nuclear power
it
has many advantages.
,
2 Experts say nuclear power is safe.
there have been some accidents.
3 Countries with nuclear power do not depend on
they are more
imported energy.
self-sufficient.
4 Some people may disagree, but
nuclear power is a good solution to the energy
crisis.
it is clear that we need to find new
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forms of energy.

Read the essay. Identify two arguments in favour of

nuclear power and two arguments against.
dvantages of
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Use the words in the box to complete the

sentences.

Write an essay on the advantages and

disadvantages of smartphones.

Plan your writing

Think about the content of your essay. Remember
to include an introductory paragraph and additional
paragraphs outlining the advantages and
disadvantages. Remember to give your own opinion in
the conclusion.
Check your writing
Have you used any of the expressions in exercise 1?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?

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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 6

5 A How do you feel about the following statements? Use the

words/phrases from the response to qualify them.
1 If I won the lottery, I wouldnt work.
2 We will run out of oil in the near future.
3 In ten years time, our relationships with computers will
be more important than our relationships with people.
4 I wouldnt ask my family if I needed to borrow money.

a letter of advice
WRITING TIP
When you write a letter of advice you need to
include a short summary of the situation, as well
as some ideas about what the other person should
do to solve the problem. Think about what you
would do in the same situation and why you would
do it. Its also a good idea to try to define the
cause of the problem and give some background
information to explain your ideas. You can also
include questions for the reader to think about.

Read the problem below. What do you think

the person should do?

The phrase in all probability has the same meaning as one

of the words/phrases from the response. Which one?
Read the problems below. Think of what you would do in
these situations. Then write a response for each.
My neighbours are very noisy. They often play loud music and have
parties, even during the week! I have to get up early to go to work
but sometimes I dont get to sleep until the middle of the night.
They also have their television on loud all the time, so I can
never really relax.

My brothers are always fighting. They disagree

about everything and its driving my parents
and me crazy. They started years ago and
they havent stopped since. And theyre not children
anymore! One is 18 and the other is 20. Please can
you help?

Now read the response. Do you agree or

disagree with the advice? Why?

I have my first interview for a big company next week and dont
feel prepared. I really want the job and it will be really good for my
career but just the idea of it makes me feel really nervous. I dont
know what to do.

I think that it will probably be better to

talk to your brothers separately about
their fighting.
Its possible that they dont realise that their
behaviour is really affecting the rest of the family.
Have you considered that? You say they have
done this for years, so perhaps this is just a game
for them. In all likelihood, it will take them a long
time to change their habits. For your own good,
maybe you should limit the occasions that you
see them together until they stop fighting. Is
that possible?

Read the response again and find:

1 a question for the reader to think about.
2 ideas about what the person should do.
3 a description of the possible cause of the
problem.

4 A Read the sentence below. What purpose does

the word probably serve?
I think that it will probably be better to talk to
your brothers separately about their fighting.

Find four other words/phrases that qualify in

the response. Which three have basically the
same meaning?

I need a holiday but dont have enough money. Ive been working
really hard and now really need to get away and relax. The only
problem is that I dont have enough money to go abroad but want
to go somewhere new. This seems to happen to me every year.

Plan your writing

Think about the possible causes of each problem and make
notes about what the person should do.
Remember to include some questions for the reader to think
about in your response.
Check your writing
Have you qualified what you have said? Is your advice realistic?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?

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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 7

3 A Read the notes below and make them shorter by

removing unnecessary words, using abbreviations

and using symbols and numbers to represent
words.

a summary
WRITING TIP

When you write a summary, you need to explain the main

ideas of a text in your own words.
Think about the questions Who?, What?, Where?, and Why?.
Use them to make notes on the text that you can use for
your summary.

Jack White
Jack White is an American rock musician.
He plays guitar, drums, keyboards and piano.

Read the summary and answer the questions.

1 Who is the summary about?
2 Where does he come from?
3 What has he achieved?
4 Why is he also famous?

Usain Bolt is a Jamaican athlete. He is often called the

fastest man in the world.
In 2008, Bolt became the first man to hold both the
100 metres and 200 metres world record at the same
time. He is currently the Olympic and world champion at
these distances. He is also the first man to win the
Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres, 200 metres and
4x100 metres relay in consecutive Olympic Games.
Bolt is one of the most famous sportsmen on the planet,
and he is the highest-paid athlete in history. He is also
well-known for his particular way of celebrating his
victories a dance popular in Jamaica which is called
To Di World.

Divide the notes using subheadings. Use the notes

on Usain Bolt as a guide.

He became famous in The White Stripes with his

then-wife Meg White.
The White Stripes released six albums including
the No. 1 album Icky Thump.
He now has a solo career and plays in other bands
including The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather.
Jack believes colour is very important and always
wears a combination of red, white, and black.
Jack was originally going to be a priest but he
thought that the church wouldnt like him playing
his guitar.

Choose and research a famous person and write

notes about them. Use your notes to write a
summary of 100120 words.

The notes below were used to write the summary.

Complete the notes using words from the
summary above.

Usain Bolt
Introduction:
Jamaican 1
2

man in world

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dance from

Plan your writing

Decide who you are going to write about, makes notes
about them (Who?, Where?, What?, and Why? ) and
organise your ideas using subheadings.
Remember to write a concluding statement.
Check your writing
Have you included the most important information
from your notes?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?

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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 8

a website review
WRITING TIP
When you write a website review, its a good idea to
include the following information: the purpose of the
website; its special features; who you would recommend
the website to; your opinion of the website.

a) you look on the web.

b) is because its so easy to use.
c) to change your password frequently.
d) the website is its design.

Read the review and answer the questions.

1 What is the purpose of the website?
2 How does the website work?
3 What special features does it have?
4 Would you recommend the website?
5 What is your opinion of it? Would you use it?
Why/Why not?

Website of the month |

Match the sentence beginnings (14) with the

endings (ad) to make recommendations.
1 One reason Id recommend it
2 The best thing about
3 I suggest that
4 Its a good idea

MARCH

wishweb

Support
Features
Value

Website of the month for March is

wishweb. Its a special type of search engine
that helps you to find websites which reflect
your own personal preferences.

Choose your own website of the month and write a

review of it (120150 words).

So, how does wishweb work? Well,

when you enter, you search for websites
which are related to a particular topic; you
then receive a list of sites that wishweb
recommends for you. For each of the sites,
you click on an icon to say if you like them or
not, and wishweb records your opinion. In this
way, it builds up a database which includes all
your opinions and the opinions of all the other
users. wishweb then uses this database to
direct you to websites that are popular with
people who have the same tastes as you.
Id recommend wishweb to all our readers.
It really helps you to discover some fantastic
places on the web which would be impossible
to find otherwise.

2
3

Find and underline the relative pronouns in the

text. The first paragraph is done for you
Rewrite the sentences below to make one sentence.
Use the words in italics.
1 wishweb is a very useful search engine. It helps
you to discover new websites. which
2 Id recommend it to web designers. They want to
see lots of different designs. who
3 I dont like that website. Its difficult to read the
information. because
4 Its very popular with young people. They use it to
stay in contact with their friends. who
5 The website is not very user-friendly. It has lots of
mistakes. because

Plan your writing

Think about the purpose of the website, how it works
and make notes about any special features it has.
Remember to write a conclusion saying why you like it
and who you would recommend it to.
Check your writing
Have you used sentences with relative pronouns or
because?
Have you used at least one phrase for making
recommendations?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?

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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 9

a short essay
WRITING TIP
When you write an essay, you need to plan carefully
and check your work. You need to ensure that you have
answered the question and you need to check the
paragraphs are in the right order. You also need to check
things like grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Read the paragraph below and answer the

questions.
1
More and more research was done into electricity
in the 18th and 19th centuries. 2Firstly, Benjamin
Franklin researched using lightning as a source of
power. 3Then Alessandro Volta made the first reliable
electrical power source, the battery, in 1800. 4There
were also other discoveries until finally Michael
Faraday invented the electric motor in 1821.
1 What sentence(s) contain the topic of the
paragraph?
2 What sentence(s) are supporting the topic?
3 What words are used to link the ideas and
sentences together?
4 Where would this paragraph go in the essay in
exercise 2?

Answer the questions about writing an essay.

If necessary, use your answers to question 9 on
page 106 of the Students Book to help you.
1 What is the first thing you must always do when
you write an essay?
2 What should you do immediately before you write
the first dra?
3 When you check your first dra, what is it
especially important to look at?
4 When you check your second dra, what is it
especially important to look at?
Read the essay and answer the questions.
1 Why were William Gilbert and Michael Faraday
important?
2 What did the electric motor replace?
3 Would the world have progressed without the
electric motor? Why?

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different.

Underline the linking words in the paragraph

above. Which of the linking words and phrases in
the box below could replace them?.
in addition aer that in the end
in the first place

Write an essay of 130160 words with the title,

What if we hadnt invented the internet?

Plan you writing

Think about the content of your essay and what you
are going to write in each paragraph. Remember to
mention the importance of the internet, give specific
examples of how we use it and say how the world would
be different without it.
Conclude by giving your own opinion of the internet.
Check your writing
Have you structured your paragraphs carefully?
Have you included an introduction and conclusion?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?

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WRITING EXTRA
INTERMEDIATE UNIT 10

a restaurant review
WRITING TIP
When you write a restaurant review, you need to include
basic information about the restaurant as well as your
general impressions and specific details about the price,
service, dcor and atmosphere. You need to conclude
by saying whether or not you would recommend the
restaurant to other people.

Decide if these questions relate to the price, food,

service, dcor or atmosphere.
1 Is the restaurant good value for money?
2 What are the restaurants specialities?
3 Is the restaurant noisy?
4 Are there any special offers?
5 Do you have to wait a long time to be served?
6 Does the restaurant look nice?

Match the underlined expressions in the review to

the uses below:
a) Contrast two ideas
b) Introduce a condition
c) Express a consequence
Use the words in brackets to connect the ideas.
Write one sentence for each question.
1 food was bad / not go again (so)
2 service terrible / food good when it came
(although)
3 a wide choice / couldnt decide what to eat (such)
4 you like fish / good place to eat (unless)
5 great food / prices are very high (while)
Write a review of a restaurant or caf that you know
well (80100 words).

Read the restaurant review. Which of the questions

in exercise 1 does it answer?

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Bangers Brasserie

Bangers Brasserie, St. Michaels Street, 744241

Bangers is a smart, stylish restaurant with a difference:

they only serve sausages! I ate there for the first time
last night, and I had such a nice time that I want to go
back as soon as possible!
The dcor is modern and there is a lot of space
between the tables, so you always feel that youre
having a private conversation, even when the
restaurant is full. The young staff are friendly and
helpful, although the service can be a bit slow when
things are busy. The menu is very reasonably priced
and includes vegetarian, traditional and gourmet
sausages, along with an excellent range of side dishes,
such as mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and sauted
vegetables. I had the sauted veg., and it was so good
that I asked for seconds! While the food is first-class,
the portions arent very generous, so youll probably
want to order a dessert if youre very hungry.
To conclude, I would recommend Bangers, but dont
go there unless you like sausages!

Plan your writing

Think about the content of your review. What is your
general impression of the restaurant? Give details
about the food, price, service, dcor and atmosphere.
Remember to add a conclusion saying whether or not
you would recommend it.
Check your writing
Have you used some of the underlined expressions in
the text in exercise 2 to connect your ideas?
Have you checked your grammar and spelling?
Did you find any mistakes?

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INTERMEDIATE
ANSWER KEY
UNIT 1

1I 2F

3I 4I

5F

6F

The first one is formal, the second one is

informal.

1 Dear Colleagues; I would like to take

this opportunity to introduce myself to
you all; I look forward to working with
you all. Yours sincerely,
2 I will start; I would like; I have been; I
am sure; My experience will benefit
3 Hello Paul; How are you? Hope to hear
from you soon; All the best,
4 itd be OK; My names Danny; Im at
university; Ill be visiting; youd be able

1F

2I

3I 4I

5F

6F

UNIT 2

2A

A personal B personal C personal

D business
The recipient needs to do something in
messages A and D.

2B

Possible answers
A Your wife phoned. Please buy a carton
of milk on your way home.
B Gone to the library to study. Back in
time for lunch. Jane
C Do you want to go to the football
match on Saturday at 11 am? Please let
me know today.
D Lucy Green called from Adamson and
Company. Please call her back asap.
Number: 0568-453871.

Students own answers.

Students own answers.

1c 2d 3a

4b

before; as soon as; during; while;

by the time; until; aer
1 as soon as 2 before 3 while
4 during 5 until
aer/as soon as/when
before
while
during
By the time/When

Students own composition.

UNIT 3

1A

UNIT 4

1
2
3
4
5

Possible answers
A Possibly, wife writing to husband
B Son or daughter writing to mother
C Possibly, one friend to another
D Possibly, wife writing to husband

Students own composition.

Students own composition.

1B

Requests: A and B
Give information: D
Invitations: C

Possible answers
Skills and qualities: dynamic; a good
communicator; well organised; capable of
working independently
Words and phrases: relevant experience;
dynamic; a good communicator;
well organised; capable of working
independently; fast internet connection

Your address in the top right-hand corner

of the letter.
The date

Students own composition.

UNIT 5

1c

2b

Introduce advantages: one of the main

advantages
Introduce disadvantages: the main
disadvantage
Contrast ideas: however; although
Give additional reasons: in addition to this,
another disadvantage is
Give your personal opinion/a conclusion:
in my opinion; the problem is that

4
1
2
3
4
5

although
However
This means that
in my opinion
In general

UNIT 6

Dear,
I am writing to you regarding
I would like to submit an application for
this post.
Please find my CV attached.
I believe that I meet all the requirements
you outline in your advertisement.
If you require any further information,
please contact me on (phone number) or
at (email address).
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
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6d

5 c, e

Arguments in favour:
1 It is environmentally-friendly.
2 It helps to decrease a countrys
dependence on imported energy.
Arguments against:
1 It is not completely safe.
2 Nobody wants to live next to a nuclear
power plant.

Possible answers
Yes, it is a good covering letter. The writer
says why they are writing, and clearly
shows how they meet the requirements
for the job, repeating where appropriate
the wording of the original advertisement.

4a

d, e, c, b, a

3d

Students own composition.

Students own answer.

Students own answers.

1 Have you considered that?/

Is that possible?
2 It will probably be better to talk to
your brothers separately/
Maybe you should limit the occasions
that you see them together until they
stop fighting.
3 Perhaps this is just a game for them.

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4A

The word probably qualifies the

statement and says how true or possible
the writer thinks it is.

UNIT 8

its possible that

perhaps
in all likelihood
maybe
Same meaning: its possible that ,
perhaps, maybe

1 It helps you to find websites which

reflect your personal preferences.
2 You search for websites which are
related to a particular topic; you then
receive a list of sites that
stumbleupon recommends for you.
3 You click on an icon to say if you like
it or not.
4/5 Students own answers.

5A

4B

Students own answers.

5B

in all likelihood

Students own composition.

UNIT 7

1 Usain Bolt
2 Jamaica
3 He is the first man to hold both the
100 metres and 200 metres world
record at the same time. He is also
the first man to win the Olympic gold
medal in the 100 metres, 200 metres
and 4x100 metres relay in consecutive
Olympic Games.
4 For his particular way of celebrating his
victories a dance popular in Jamaica,
which is called To Di World.

1 athlete 2 fastest 3 records

4 champion 5 highest 6 dance
7 Jamaica

3A/B

Possible answer
Introduction:
Jack White-U.S. rock musician.
Plays guitar, drums, keyboards & piano.
Brief history:
Became famous in The White Stripes with
his then-wife Meg White.
The WS: 6 albums, incl. No. 1 album Icky
Thump.
Present day:
Now: solo career and plays in bands.
Believes colour is important; wears a
combo of red, white, & black.
Interesting fact:
Was going to be a priest but thought the
church wouldnt like him playing guitar.

So, how does wishweb work? Well, when

you enter, you search for websites which
are related to a particular topic; you then
receive a list of sites that wishweb
recommends for you. For each of the sites,
you click on an icon to say if you like them
or not, and wishweb records your opinion.
In this way, it builds up a database which
includes all your opinions and the
opinions of all the other users.
wishweb then uses this database to direct
you to websites that are popular with
people who have the same tastes as you.
Id recommend wishweb to all our readers.
It really helps you to discover some
fantastic places on the web which would
be impossible to find otherwise.

1 wishweb, which is a very useful search

engine, helps you to discover new
websites./wishweb, which helps you to
discover new websites, is a very useful
search engine.
2 Id recommend it to web designers who
want to see lots of different designs.
3 I dont like that website because its
difficult to read the information.
4 Its very popular with young people, who
use it to stay in contact with their friends.
5 The website is not very user-friendly
because it has lots of mistakes.

1b 2d

3a

4c

Students own composition.

UNIT 9

1 Look carefully at the task/title and

decide what you need to do.
2 Brainstorm ideas
3 The organisation of ideas
4 Look for grammar, spelling and
punctuation errors.

Students own composition.

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1 They both played an important role in

enabling us to use electricity.
2 steam/the steam engine
3 Yes, it probably would because the
nineteenth century was an age of
initiative and innovation.

3
1
2
3
4

sentence 1
sentences 24
firstly, then, also, finally
aer the first paragraph

firstly: in the first place

then: aer that
also: in addition
finally: in the end

Students own composition.

UNIT 10

1 price 2 food 3 atmosphere

5 service 6 dcor

4 price

Questions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

a Contrast two ideas: although, while

b Introduce a condition: unless
c Express a consequence: such that;
so that

Possible answers
1 The food was so bad that I wont go
again.
2 Although the service was terrible, the
food was good when it came.
3 There was such a wide choice that we
couldnt decide what to eat
4 Unless you like fish, it isnt a good
place to eat.
5 While they have great food, the prices
are very high.

Students own composition.