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:
“Hey Nina!
As for me your party idea is brilliant, if I were Olivia I would absolutely love it.
My parents have an old house near the lake and they might allow us to use it, which is amazing because it’s a remote location where we can’t be heard.
Since the school year isn’t over yet it’d be better to have the party at the weekend when everybody is free.
I’m not a close friend of hers but I don’t think we need a DJ because it’s not a big deal to manage the music.
Please let me know when we have everything sorted out, and don’t forger to fit me in about details.
I’m looking forward till we can finally put it into effect!
“
Feedback:
Hey Nina! - an appropriate opening
Thanks for your email, it is nice to hear from you! - start with a greeting
As for me[,] your party idea is brilliant, if I were (conditionals) Olivia I would (modal forms) absolutely love it.
Speaking of place, (refer to the questions) my parents have an old house near the lake and (conjunctions) they might allow us to use it, which is amazing (relative pronouns) because it's a remote location (advanced vocabulary) where we can't be heard. (compound sentences)
About the date, (refer to the questions) since the school year isn't over yet it'd be better (contractions) to have the party at the weekend when everybody is free.
Also, (use linking words) I'm not a close friend of hers (possessive) but I don't think we need a DJ because it's not a big deal (informal/colloquial language) to manage the music. Please let me know (friendly tone) when we have everything sorted out, (phrasal verbs) and don't forget to fit me in about details. (relevant phrases)
Anyway, (use linking words) I'm looking forward (relevant phrases) until we can finally put it into effect! (exclamation marks)
Lots of love, - add an appropriate closing
Jane
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Content: 4/5
have you answered the question?
All content is relevant to the task. Target reader is almost informed.
Great Idea!-commented
Suggest- commented
Answer…Why?- commented
Answer- what sort of music Olivia likes best? - not commented
Communicative Achievement: 5/5
have you completed the task in the right sort of language?
The conventions of an email, such as a friendly, enthusiastic tone are used to hold the target reader’s attention
The purpose of the writing clear (agreeing, disagreeing, giving an opinion, offering or explaining)
The organisation: 3-4/5
have you structured your writing properly?
- add an appropriate closing
- start with a greeting
Use linking words between sentences (Plus, Also, Next, But, Well, Anyway) Linking words
Refer to the letter you received (In answer to your question, You asked about…, You mentioned..., Refering to...,Speaking of...,..., About the..., )
The ideas are presented in a logical order and the text is easy to follow.
The text use paragraphs appropriately to organise ideas
Language: 5/5
have you used a good range of grammar and vocabulary?
The text uses a range of vocabulary.
The text uses a range of simple grammar accurately (such as basic tenses and simple clauses)
Text uses complex grammatical structures (such as relative clauses, passives, modal forms and tense contrasts)
Score: 17-18/20 Grade: B1/B2-
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