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Students analyse a model article, practise ways to hook and talk to the reader and write a B2 First Part 2 article that answers every question in the task.
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Download all (ZIP, 2 PDFs)Read an article a student wrote for a school magazine. The task asked: Have you ever learnt a new skill that changed you? What happened, and what did you learn? Are the sentences true, false or not given?
The Day I Burnt the Pasta Have you ever tried to cook a meal for ten people? Believe it or not, I had never even boiled an egg until last summer, when my grandmother broke her arm and asked me to make the family lunch. Picture this: a tiny kitchen, eight hungry relatives and a recipe I could hardly read. My first attempt was a disaster. The pasta was burnt, the sauce was far too salty and my little brother said it was the funniest thing he had ever seen. You might think I gave up. Trust me, I wanted to! But my grandmother sat on a stool and talked me through every step. By the evening, I had made a simple tomato soup that everyone said was delicious. Looking back, that day taught me more than how to cook. It showed me that mistakes are part of learning, and that patience matters more than talent. So what are you waiting for? Find an easy recipe, invite a few friends round and give it a try. You won't regret it!
The writer starts the article with a question to the reader.
The writer had cooked many meals before last summer.
The grandmother cooked the lunch herself.
The writer's brother helped to make the soup.
The writer tells a short story from their own life.
The writer believes talent is more important than patience.
The article ends by encouraging the reader to do something.
Match each opening to the kind of hook it uses. There is one extra option.
Tap an item…
…then its match
Which lines sound right in a magazine article, and which belong in a more formal essay? Put each one in the right group.
Be honest: when did you last switch off your phone?
So what are you waiting for?
It could be argued that homework is unnecessary.
On the one hand, public transport is cheaper.
Trust me, it's worth every minute!
Furthermore, it is often argued that cities are too crowded.
Why not give it a go this weekend?
If you ask me, summer is the best season of all.
In conclusion, I believe that both options have advantages.
To sum up, there are strong arguments on both sides.
Make each sentence livelier with a word from the box. There is one extra word.
Word box
Tap a gap, then a word, or type the answer.
The sea was cold, so we only swam for five minutes.
After the long walk, we were starving.
Watching my dad try to dance was : we couldn't stop laughing.
The storm was : the windows shook all night and nobody slept.
The museum was : I learnt so much about the Romans.
It was an day, and I still remember every detail.
Each sentence from a student's article has one mistake. Write the correction.
Have you ever wonder what life was like before mobile phones?
Trust me, you won't regret to try it.
It was the most fascinating day of my all life.
Let me to tell you about my first day at work.
Imagine to wake up on a desert island with no phone.
If you ask me, it's the funniest film I've ever saw.
Put the sentences in the right order. The linking words will help you.
An opening paragraph
Tap the sentences in order…
An ending
Tap the sentences in order…
A student is planning the article in exercise 8 with Plan A (a story). Which paragraph does each of their notes belong in? There is one extra option.
Tap an item…
…then its match
Write your article in 140–190 words.
Exam task: Writing, Part 2
Tip: Answer every question in the task, give your article a title, and finish with a sentence that speaks directly to the reader.
You see this announcement on an English-language website for young people. Articles wanted! A day out I'll never forget Tell us about a day out that you will always remember. Where did you go? What happened? Why was the day so special? The best articles will be published on our website. Write your article.
Suggested minimum: 140 words
Before you hand it in
0 words · aim for at least 140
Lost in the Fog Have you ever been completely lost? I have, and it turned out to be the best day of my year. It was a cold morning in March when my cousins and I caught the early train to the coast. We planned to walk along the cliffs to a lighthouse and have a picnic there. The sky was clear, and the sea looked absolutely beautiful. Then, without warning, a thick fog came down. Within minutes, we couldn't see the path, and the sound of the waves below us was terrifying. Just as we started to panic, a farmer appeared with his dog and walked us all the way back to the village. Looking back, I learnt that staying calm is the most useful skill of all. In the end, we never reached the lighthouse, but we laughed about that day for weeks. All in all, it was truly unforgettable. So why not try somewhere new this weekend? Just remember to check the weather first!
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