Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 180 220 words in an appropriate
style on the separate answer sheets.

You are a student at an international college and want to organise a visit to a castle
for some students doing a project on local history. You have received a letter from
the castle administrator, Piers Hardiman.
Read the extract from Mr Hardimans letter below, and your notes. Then, using
the information appropriately, write to Mr Hardiman describing what the students
would like to do at the castle, explaining why the visit would be useful for the
students and saying why you think he should allow the visit.

.. we dont employ guides and we dont usually

allow groups for security reasons. Also the castle
isnt really a tourist attraction. The restaurant is
very small; we dont have a shop selling
souvenirs. Im sorry .

Notes castle visit

Oldest castle in area
Prefer to go round in pairs
Leaflets available?
We are serious students, not tourists
Picnic in gardens?

Write your letter. You do not need to include postal addresses. You should use
your own words as far as possible.

Part 2
Write an answer to one of the questions 2 5 in this part. Write your answer in 220 260
words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheets. Put the question number in
the box at the top of the page.

In class, you have been discussing the internet. Your teacher has asked you to write an
essay saying if you agree with the following statement:
As the internet develops, it will continue to have a positive impact on our lives.
Write your essay.

Your college wants to start a student exchange programme with a college in Australia.
You have been asked to write a proposal to the Principal of the Australian college,
Mr Samuels, explaining why your college would like to set up the exchange.
In your proposal, you should:
describe what the exchange would involve
suggest how it could be paid for
explain the benefits of the exchange.
Write your proposal.

An English-speaking friend is doing some research on public transport around the

world and has asked for a contribution from you.
Write a contribution for your friends research, explaining:

how important public transport is in your area

why people are willing or unwilling to use it
what you think should be done to improve public transport in your area.

Write your contribution.

Write an answer to one of the questions 2 5 in this part. Write your answer in 220
260 words in an appropriate style on the opposite page. Put the question number in the
box at the top of the page.
(a) Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
You decide to write an article about Of Mice and Men for a student website. In your
article you should discuss the importance of dreams in the story and comment on how
important it is generally for people to have dreams.
Write your article.
(b) Through a Glass, Darkly by Donna Leon
You have been asked to write a review of Through a Glass, Darkly for your college
magazine. Your review should describe Guido Brunettis attitudes to work and his
colleagues, explain which aspect of his job you would find most appealing and say
whether or not you would recommend the story to others.
Write your review.