Writing - Part 1 - B1 Preliminary (PET) - Practice, Write & Improve
Exam Question:
Type: Email
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From: Nina Hello Jane, I’m writing because, as you know, Olivia is leaving our school and moving to Canada. I thought we could organize a surprise party for her. Do you think it’s a good idea? (Great Idea!) If so, can you think of a good place to have the party? (Suggest …) Would it be best to have it on a weekday or at the weekend? (Answer…Why?) Also, I’m thinking of hiring a DJ for the party. Do you know what sort of music Olivia likes best? (Answer) Email me soon! |
Write your email to Nina using all the notes.
Student's Answer:
“Hello Nina,
I’m so glad to hear from you!
I think it’s a very good idea to organise a surprise party, because she’d love it so much.
Maybe we could organize the party at my house, so it would be easier to plan. It will be better, because we can do whatever we want and we can save money.
Regarding the best day to have the party, I think we could have the surprise at the weekend, because on a weekday she has a lot of stuff to do.
Olivia loves music, especially rock, so we can hire a rock DJ. I am sure she will appreciate it!
Let me know asap.
Lots of love,
Jane”
Feedback:
Hello Nina, - an appropriate opening
I'm so glad to hear from you! (a greeting)
In answer to your question, (begin each paragraph appropriately) I think it's a very good idea to organise a surprise party[,] because she'd love it (modal forms) so much.
- use vocabulary not present in the body of your friend's email.
Hmm, (use interjections) maybe we could organize the party at my house, so (conjunctions) it would be easier to plan. Also, (use linking words) it'll will be better[,] because we can do whatever we want and we can save money.
- most of the time, you should not use a comma before because when it connects two clauses in a sentence
Regarding the best day (reference to the letter) to have the party, I think we could have the surprise at the weekend[,] because on a weekday she has a lot of stuff to do. (informal vocabulary)
Speaking of music (refer to the letter) Olivia loves music, especially rock, so we can hire a rock DJ. Well, (use linking words) I am I'm (use contractions) sure she'll will (use contractions) appreciate it! (engaging tone)
Let me know asap. - colloquial language
Lots of love, - an appropriate closing
Jane
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Content: 5/5
have you answered the question?
All content is relevant to the task. The target reader is informed.
Great Idea!-commented
Suggest- commented
Answer…Why?- commented
Answer- what sort of music Olivia likes best? - commented
Communicative Achievement: 3-4/5
have you completed the task in the right sort of language?
Text is written in a style and tone suitable for the recipient.
- use contractions such as "don't," "can't," and "isn't.
The purpose of the writing is clear (agreeing, disagreeing, giving an opinion, offering or explaining).
Although straightforward ideas are communicated there could be more complex ideas expressed
The organisation: 4/5
have you structured your writing properly?
The text uses paragraphs appropriately to organise ideas.
The ideas are presented in a logical order.
- begin each paragraph appropriately and use linking words, references and interjections.
- use linking words (Plus, Also, Next, But, Well, Anyway) Informal English (word list)
Language: 3-4/5
have you used a good range of grammar and vocabulary?
Use more diverse vocabulary not present in the body of your friend's email.
The text uses a range of simple grammar accurately (such as basic tenses and simple clauses)
Text uses little complex grammatical structures (such as relative clauses, passives, modal forms and tense contrasts)
Score: 16/20 Grade: B1
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