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== Theatre Project (2017-A) ==
==Theatre Project (2017-A)==
Every year, your school organises a THEATRE PROJECT. Write an e-mail to inform your English friend about this year's event. Include the following information:
Every year, your school organises a THEATRE PROJECT. Write an e-mail to inform your English friend about this year's event. Include the following information:


* why you took part in the project
*why you took part in the project
* what your task was
*what your task was
* one problem and how you solved it
*one problem and how you solved it
* your plans for next year's project
*your plans for next year's project


Find a suitable beginning and ending.  
Find a suitable beginning and ending.  


== English Writing Competition (2017-B) ==
==English Writing Competition (2017-B)==
You take part in an English writing competition. Write a story and include the following aspects:
You take part in an English writing competition. Write a story and include the following aspects:


* friends on holiday
*friends on holiday
* problem
*problem
* one additional aspect
*one additional aspect
* happy ending
*happy ending


{{Show-Hide|Even if prompt 2 deals about a problem you must find '''four ideas''' and so you have to do with prompt 3 ( one additional aspect).}}
{{Show-Hide|Even if prompt 2 deals about a problem you must find '''four ideas''' and so you have to do with prompt 3 ( one additional aspect).}}
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Find a suitable beginning and ending.  
Find a suitable beginning and ending.  


== English Day (2016-A) ==
==English Day (2016-A)==
There is an '''English Day''' at your school. As a member of the library team, you want to '''promote the English department of the library'''. You write '''an article''' for the school's website.
There is an '''English Day''' at your school. As a member of the library team, you want to '''promote the English department of the library'''. You write '''an article''' for the school's website.


Include the following ideas:
Include the following ideas:
* what activities are planned in your library that day
 
* what else makes your library an attractive place
*what activities are planned in your library that day
* why children should read in English
*what else makes your library an attractive place
* how students can support the school library team.
*why children should read in English
*how students can support the school library team.


Find a suitable beginning and ending.
Find a suitable beginning and ending.


== Letter of Complaint (2016-B) ==
==Letter of Complaint (2016-B)==
You ordered 25 copies of a book on the internet for yourself and your classmates. Unfortunately some problems occurred.
You ordered 25 copies of a book on the internet for yourself and your classmates. Unfortunately some problems occurred.


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'''complain''' about:
'''complain''' about:
* payment
 
* delivery
*payment
*delivery


'''include'''
'''include'''
* the services on the hotline
 
* what you expect the company to do
*the services on the hotline
*what you expect the company to do


Find a suitable beginning and ending.
Find a suitable beginning and ending.


'''See also''':  
'''See also''':  
* [[Englisch/Writing/Formal_Letters#Letter_of_Complaint| Formal Letters: Letter of Complaint]]
* [https://unterrichten.zum.de/wiki/Datei:Mindmap_-_Online_Shopping.pdf Mindmap Online-Shopping] (pdf)


== A trip through Europe (2016 NT) ==
*[[Writing/Formal_Letters#Letter_of_Complaint| Formal Letters: Letter of Complaint]]
*[https://unterrichten.zum.de/wiki/Datei:Mindmap_-_Online_Shopping.pdf Mindmap Online-Shopping] (pdf)
 
==A trip through Europe (2016 NT)==
You are planning a trip through Europe with an English friend in your summer holidays.
You are planning a trip through Europe with an English friend in your summer holidays.
Here's your friends e-mail:
Here's your friends e-mail:


<div style="border:1px solid; padding:1em;font-style:Cursive;font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';>
<div style="border:1px solid; padding:1em;font-style:Cursive;font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';">
Hi there,
Hi there,


I'm already very excited about our trip. We still have to decide on a few things, such as:
I'm already very excited about our trip. We still have to decide on a few things, such as:
* our <abbr title="Don't list countries and cities, mention destinations like theme parks, attractions and the duration you plan to stay">travel route</abbr>
 
* what activities we want to do there
*our <abbr title="Don't list countries and cities, mention destinations like theme parks, attractions and the duration you plan to stay">travel route</abbr>
* what '''kind of transport''' would be the '''most suitable''' one
*what activities we want to do there
* what kind of '''accommodation''' whe should choose and why.
*what '''kind of transport''' would be the '''most suitable''' one
*what kind of '''accommodation''' whe should choose and why.


Let me hear what you think.
Let me hear what you think.
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Find a suitable beginning and ending.
Find a suitable beginning and ending.


== World Heritage Week (2015-A) ==
==World Heritage Week (2015-A)==
You want to help at the {{wpen|World Heritage Site|World Heritage}} Week in your local area. Helpers are required to hand out informative flyers, to serve snacks to customers and to look after children. Write a letter of application and include
You want to help at the {{wpen|World Heritage Site|World Heritage}} Week in your local area. Helpers are required to hand out informative flyers, to serve snacks to customers and to look after children. Write a letter of application and include


* your reasons for applying,
*your reasons for applying,
* valuable experience with previous jobs,
*valuable experience with previous jobs,
* personal qualifications and
* personal qualifications and
* suggestions for entertaining young children.
* suggestions for entertaining young children.
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Find a suitable beginning and ending.
Find a suitable beginning and ending.


== Award for attractive places (2015-B) ==
==Award for attractive places (2015-B)==
There is an award given to the most attractive places in Europe. For the competition you want to present a place or an area that you like a lot. Write a text and describe
There is an award given to the most attractive places in Europe. For the competition you want to present a place or an area that you like a lot. Write a text and describe


* why the area or place is special,
*why the area or place is special,
* one attraction in more detail,
*one attraction in more detail,
* what the local people do for this area or place and
*what the local people do for this area or place and
* what positive effects the award would bring.
*what positive effects the award would bring.


{{Show-Hide|Don't describe your local football-ground! Choose a really famous and important place.}}  
{{Show-Hide|Don't describe your local football-ground! Choose a really famous and important place.}}  


== A Gap year (2014-A) ==
==A Gap year (2014-A)==
Your friend wants to have a {{wpen|Gap year}} in New Zealand before starting an apprenticeship as a nurse in a children's clinic. She has sent you the following email:
Your friend wants to have a {{wpen|Gap year}} in New Zealand before starting an apprenticeship as a nurse in a children's clinic. She has sent you the following email:


<div style="border:1px solid; padding:1em;font-style:Cursive;font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';>  
<div style="border:1px solid; padding:1em;font-style:Cursive;font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';">  
Hi there,
Hi there,


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Answer your friend's mail. In your mail include the following aspects:
Answer your friend's mail. In your mail include the following aspects:


* tasks
*tasks


*location
*location


* spare time
*spare time


* colleagues
*colleagues


Find a suitable beginning and ending.  
Find a suitable beginning and ending.  


== Sea Kayaking (2014-B) ==
==Sea Kayaking (2014-B)==
[[File:Sea kayak, Te Pukatea Bay - panoramio.jpg|right|350px]]You have just been on a kayak tour in the Bay of Islands with friends for five days. After reaching the next youth hostel you write a blog entry about your adventure.
[[File:Sea kayak, Te Pukatea Bay - panoramio.jpg|right|350px]]You have just been on a kayak tour in the Bay of Islands with friends for five days. After reaching the next youth hostel you write a blog entry about your adventure.


In your blog entry, include the following aspects:,
In your blog entry, include the following aspects:,


* reasons for going on the tour
*reasons for going on the tour


* someone you met
*someone you met


* the most beautiful moment
* the most beautiful moment


* what you will do differently on a future trip
*what you will do differently on a future trip


Your blog entry starts like this:
Your blog entry starts like this:


<div style="border:1px solid; padding:1em;font-style:Cursive;font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';>Hi guys!  Hello from New Zealand!   I'm back from my kayak tour in the Bay of Islands and here's my story:  &hellip;</div>
<div style="border:1px solid; padding:1em;font-style:Cursive;font-family: 'Lucida Handwriting';">Hi guys!  Hello from New Zealand!   I'm back from my kayak tour in the Bay of Islands and here's my story:  &hellip;</div>


Continue the story. Write about 200 words. (Do not copy the beginning of the story.)
Continue the story. Write about 200 words. (Do not copy the beginning of the story.)


== Application (2013) ==
==Application (2013)==
<div class="grid">
<div class="grid">
  <div class="width-1-2">
  <div class="width-1-2">
You read the following advertisement. Write a letter of application. In your letter,  
You read the following advertisement. Write a letter of application. In your letter,  


* mention your reasons for applying
*mention your reasons for applying
* describe your previous experiences in the fields mentioned
*describe your previous experiences in the fields mentioned
* talk about further personal qualifications
*talk about further personal qualifications
* enquire about the salary, the place of work and working times
*enquire about the salary, the place of work and working times


Find a suitable beginning and ending. You don't need to write any addresses.  
Find a suitable beginning and ending. You don't need to write any addresses.  
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</div>
</div>


== e-mail to a friend (2013) ==
==e-mail to a friend (2013)==
For the summer holidays you want to spend one week in Ireland together with a friend. Read your friend's e-mail.  
For the summer holidays you want to spend one week in Ireland together with a friend. Read your friend's e-mail.  


<div style="border:1px solid; padding: 1em;">
''Hey there!''
''Hey there!''


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''Ailbe''
''Ailbe''
</div>


Answer your friend's e-mail. In your mail, mention  
Answer your friend's e-mail. In your mail, mention  
* what you like about staying at a youth hostel in Galway city
* what you like about camping
* possible disadvantages and decide on one of the options
* a way to travel and which activities you definitely would like to do


Find a suitable beginning and ending to your e-mail.
*what you like about staying at a youth hostel in Galway city
*what you like about camping
*possible disadvantages and decide on one of the options
*a way to travel and which activities you definitely would like to do


== Short Story Competition (2012 NT) ==
Find a suitable beginning and ending to your e-mail.
 
(Here's an example: [[Guided Writing/Exam Tasks/Holidays in Ireland]])
 
==Short Story Competition (2012 NT)==
You take part in a short story competition for a London tourist magazine. The competition rules say the story must take place at a London sight and has to end with the following words:
You take part in a short story competition for a London tourist magazine. The competition rules say the story must take place at a London sight and has to end with the following words:
"''... She / He waved goodbye before the doors of the tube closed.''"
"''... She / He waved goodbye before the doors of the tube closed.''"
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Write a story of about 200 words. Include the following prompts:  
Write a story of about 200 words. Include the following prompts:  


* the sight you have been to
*the sight you have been to
* the people you met
*the people you met
* what happened to you
*what happened to you
* one additional aspect
*one additional aspect


== Reading Competition (2012-A) ==
==Reading Competition (2012-A)==


You took part in an international reading competition. You came fifth but you think you were better. Send a letter of complaint to the organisational team and complain about...  
You took part in an international reading competition. You came fifth but you think you were better. Send a letter of complaint to the organisational team and complain about...  


* organisational problems,
*organisational problems,
* sound and light,  
*sound and light,
* and the jury.  
*and the jury.
* Suggest ideas for improvement.
*Suggest ideas for improvement.


Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.  
Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.  




== School magazine (2012-B) ==
==School magazine (2012-B)==
You and some friends started a school magazine. Write an article in which you motivate the pupils of your school to become a member of your team.
You and some friends started a school magazine. Write an article in which you motivate the pupils of your school to become a member of your team.


In your article you explain...  
In your article you explain...  
* why you started the magazine.
 
* what qualities the writers need,
*why you started the magazine.
* what topics pupils can write about
*what qualities the writers need,
* and how pupils can apply.
*what topics pupils can write about
*and how pupils can apply.


Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.
Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.


== Summer camp (2011-A) ==
==Summer camp (2011-A)==


An American friend of yours is planning to start his own business. He wants to organise summer camps for European students in Florida. He would like to know what you think about it.
An American friend of yours is planning to start his own business. He wants to organise summer camps for European students in Florida. He would like to know what you think about it.
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In your e-mail ...
In your e-mail ...
* say why you think it is a good idea
 
* mention possible risks
*say why you think it is a good idea
* explain how you could help your friend
*mention possible risks
* write about your own future plans
*explain how you could help your friend
*write about your own future plans


Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.
Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.


== HELPING IN INDIA (2011-B) ==
==HELPING IN INDIA (2011-B)==


You took part in a summer volunteer program in India. Back home you write an entry for your blog beginning with the words:
You took part in a summer volunteer program in India. Back home you write an entry for your blog beginning with the words:
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Your blog entry should include the following aspects:
Your blog entry should include the following aspects:
* what you did during the program  
 
* one negative experience
*what you did during the program
* why you think it was worth it
*one negative experience
* how you would like to support the project in the future
*why you think it was worth it
*how you would like to support the project in the future


(Do not copy the beginning of the blog entry.)
(Do not copy the beginning of the blog entry.)


== Work & Stay (2010-A) ==
==Work & Stay (2010-A)==
You have just read the following advertisement on the noticeboard in your school:
You have just read the following advertisement on the noticeboard in your school:


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In your letter, ...  
In your letter, ...  
* explain why you want to go to Alaska
 
* say which area you have experience in and why
*explain why you want to go to Alaska
* describe your personal qualities
*say which area you have experience in and why
* ask for further details on one of the following: accommodation, activities, people on the ranch
*describe your personal qualities
*ask for further details on one of the following: accommodation, activities, people on the ranch


Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending. You do not have to write any dates or addresses.  
Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending. You do not have to write any dates or addresses.  


== Language Courses Abroad (2010-B) ==
==Language Courses Abroad (2010-B)==


You are taking part in the Language Courses Abroad program in the US. During your 3-week stay, you decide to write an e-mail to your English-speaking friend.
You are taking part in the Language Courses Abroad program in the US. During your 3-week stay, you decide to write an e-mail to your English-speaking friend.
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In your e-mail, write about:
In your e-mail, write about:


* why you are taking part in the program
*why you are taking part in the program
* what you have enjoyed most so far and why
*what you have enjoyed most so far and why
* your host family
*your host family
* your plans for the last few days in the US
*your plans for the last few days in the US


Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.
Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.


== Not so perfect (2009-A) ==
==Not so perfect (2009-A)==
You booked a photographer at Perfect Pixx to take pictures for a special event.  
You booked a photographer at Perfect Pixx to take pictures for a special event.  
Unfortunately, the photographer did not do a good job.
Unfortunately, the photographer did not do a good job.
Write a letter of complaint to Perfect Pixx.
Write a letter of complaint to Perfect Pixx.


* Describe the event,
*Describe the event,
* say what went wrong,
*say what went wrong,
* how you tried to <abbr title="So you must have noticed something at the ceremony or party! You can't be surprised when you get the pictures afterwards.">solve the problem</abbr>
*how you tried to <abbr title="So you must have noticed something at the ceremony or party! You can't be surprised when you get the pictures afterwards.">solve the problem</abbr>
* and what you wanted the photos for.
*and what you wanted the photos for.


{{Zitat|'''PERFECT PIXX'''<br>
{{Zitat|'''PERFECT PIXX'''<br>
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== Something strange (2009-B) ==
==Something strange (2009-B)==
While you were jogging through the streets in the morning you found a mobile phone lying on the ground. The display showed the following picture: In the evening, you write an e-mail to your English-speaking friend. Write about...  
While you were jogging through the streets in the morning you found a mobile phone lying on the ground. The display showed the following picture: In the evening, you write an e-mail to your English-speaking friend. Write about...  


* your first reaction,
*your first reaction,
* who you thought the phone belonged to,
*who you thought the phone belonged to,
* what you did next and
*what you did next and
* how the story ended.
*how the story ended.


Your e-mail starts like this:
Your e-mail starts like this:


''Hi Emma,<br>
''Hi Emma,<br>''
Today, when I went jogging, something strange happened. I found a mobile phone lying on the ground. The display showed a picture with a burglar wearing a black mask!!!...''
Today, when I went jogging, something strange happened. I found a mobile phone lying on the ground. The display showed a picture with a burglar wearing a black mask!!!...


Continue the story. Write about 200 words. (Do not copy the beginning of the e-mail.)
Continue the story. Write about 200 words. (Do not copy the beginning of the e-mail.)




== Report for local newspaper (2008-A) ==
==Report for local newspaper (2008-A)==
You won a free stay at an NPS holiday camp in the United States.
You won a free stay at an NPS holiday camp in the United States.


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== Letter of application (adapted from APr 2007) ==
==Letter of application (adapted from APr 2007)==


You want to do a summer job on a cruise ship. You have just read the following advertisement in the newspaper:
You want to do a summer job on a cruise ship. You have just read the following advertisement in the newspaper:
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Write a letter of application to New World Cruise Ship Employment Agency and include the following aspects:
Write a letter of application to New World Cruise Ship Employment Agency and include the following aspects:


* position desired/working experience
*position desired/working experience
* languages you speak
*languages you speak
* personal qualities
*personal qualities
* favourite travel time (reason)
*favourite travel time (reason)


Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending. You do not have to write any addresses.  
Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending. You do not have to write any addresses.  


== Lost in London (2oo6)==
==Lost in London (2oo6)==


You lost your way in London while you were on a school-trip. Write a report in your diary about what happened and refer to the following items:
You lost your way in London while you were on a school-trip. Write a report in your diary about what happened and refer to the following items:
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* Where and at what time did it happen?
* Where and at what time did it happen?
* How did you feel?<br>{{Show-Hide|Das ist eine der schwierigsten Aufgaben im guided writing!<br>Versetzt Euch in die Lage eines Anderen!Ihr seid allein in London und erst etwas ratlos, dann kriegt ihr langsam Panik. Zum Schluss die Erleichterung, wenn man wieder bei der Gruppe ist! Explain!}}
* How did you feel?<br>{{Show-Hide|Das ist eine der schwierigsten Aufgaben im guided writing!<br>Versetzt Euch in die Lage eines Anderen!Ihr seid allein in London und erst etwas ratlos, dann kriegt ihr langsam Panik. Zum Schluss die Erleichterung, wenn man wieder bei der Gruppe ist! Explain!}}
* What did you decide to do?
* How did this adventure end?


== New Year's Resolution (2oo5) ==
*What did you decide to do?
*How did this adventure end?
 
==New Year's Resolution (2oo5)==
[[Datei:Man-smoking.jpg|thumb|350px|right]]
[[Datei:Man-smoking.jpg|thumb|350px|right]]
The woman in the cartoon is disappointed in her husband and writes to her best friend. Her email includes the following:
The woman in the cartoon is disappointed in her husband and writes to her best friend. Her email includes the following:
* details of New Year’s Eve<br>{{Show-Hide|Read the task description, the prompts and the cartoon!<br>Now you know pretty much about the last day of the calendar year:<br> New Year's Day and New Years Eve (not Silvester)"}}
* details of New Year’s Eve<br>{{Show-Hide|Read the task description, the prompts and the cartoon!<br>Now you know pretty much about the last day of the calendar year:<br> New Year's Day and New Years Eve (not Silvester)"}}
* your husband's resolution<br>{{Show-Hide|<abbr title="= a promise to yourself about planning to change your lifestyle, etc
* your husband's resolution<br>{{Show-Hide|<abbr title="= a promise to yourself about planning to change your lifestyle, etc
* her husband’s promise If you write direct speech: Think about the tense the husband is using!If you [[Reported Speech|report]] what he said, use the TIMESHIFT!"}}
* her husband’s promise If you write direct speech: Think about the tense the husband is using!If you [[Reported Speech|report]] what he said, use the TIMESHIFT!"}}
* possible reason for changing his mind
* her reaction


== My new mobile (2oo4) ==
*possible reason for changing his mind
*her reaction
 
==My new mobile (2oo4)==
You have just got a new mobile phone. Write an email to your English pen friend about it and mention the following items:  
You have just got a new mobile phone. Write an email to your English pen friend about it and mention the following items:  


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* why you wanted a mobile
* why you wanted a mobile
* what’s so special about it<br>{{Show-Hide|In prompt 2 schreibst du, warum du ein Telefon haben wolltest (→ [[simple past]])<br>In prompt 3 beschreibst Du dein neues Telefon<br>color, size, price, features, etc<br>(→ [[simple present]]!)}}
* what’s so special about it<br>{{Show-Hide|In prompt 2 schreibst du, warum du ein Telefon haben wolltest (→ [[simple past]])<br>In prompt 3 beschreibst Du dein neues Telefon<br>color, size, price, features, etc<br>(→ [[simple present]]!)}}
* what regulations there are at your school


== The mystery about UFOs (1998) ==
*what regulations there are at your school
 
==The mystery about UFOs (1998)==
Look at the cartoon and write down the report that one of the policemen gave when he was back at the police station. Don't forget to mention  
Look at the cartoon and write down the report that one of the policemen gave when he was back at the police station. Don't forget to mention  


* the time
*the time
* the place  
*the place
* what actually happened  
*what actually happened


and  
and  
* what he thought and felt about this incident.  
 
*what he thought and felt about this incident.




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== See also ==
==See also==
* [https://www.isb.bayern.de/download/10166/gw_practice_tasks__maerz_2010.pdf GW Practice Tasks] (isb.bayern.de)
 
*[https://www.isb.bayern.de/download/10166/gw_practice_tasks__maerz_2010.pdf GW Practice Tasks] (isb.bayern.de)

Aktuelle Version vom 27. April 2022, 03:23 Uhr

Hier findet ihr einige Beispiele aus alten Abschlussprüfungen. Die Anzahl der Prompts wurde auf 4 (früher 6) gekürzt. Unterstrichene Begriffe geben euch beim Anklicken mit der Maus einige Tipps!

Write about 200 words. → Seit 2010 müsst ihr einen Umfang von ca. 200 Wörtern schreiben!


Theatre Project (2017-A)

Every year, your school organises a THEATRE PROJECT. Write an e-mail to inform your English friend about this year's event. Include the following information:

  • why you took part in the project
  • what your task was
  • one problem and how you solved it
  • your plans for next year's project

Find a suitable beginning and ending.

English Writing Competition (2017-B)

You take part in an English writing competition. Write a story and include the following aspects:

  • friends on holiday
  • problem
  • one additional aspect
  • happy ending
Even if prompt 2 deals about a problem you must find four ideas and so you have to do with prompt 3 ( one additional aspect).


Find a suitable beginning and ending.

English Day (2016-A)

There is an English Day at your school. As a member of the library team, you want to promote the English department of the library. You write an article for the school's website.

Include the following ideas:

  • what activities are planned in your library that day
  • what else makes your library an attractive place
  • why children should read in English
  • how students can support the school library team.

Find a suitable beginning and ending.

Letter of Complaint (2016-B)

You ordered 25 copies of a book on the internet for yourself and your classmates. Unfortunately some problems occurred.

Write an e-mail and …

complain about:

  • payment
  • delivery

include

  • the services on the hotline
  • what you expect the company to do

Find a suitable beginning and ending.

See also:

A trip through Europe (2016 NT)

You are planning a trip through Europe with an English friend in your summer holidays. Here's your friends e-mail:

Hi there,

I'm already very excited about our trip. We still have to decide on a few things, such as:

  • our travel route
  • what activities we want to do there
  • what kind of transport would be the most suitable one
  • what kind of accommodation whe should choose and why.

Let me hear what you think.

Love,

Rick

Find a suitable beginning and ending.

World Heritage Week (2015-A)

You want to help at the World HeritageW-Logo.gif(English) Week in your local area. Helpers are required to hand out informative flyers, to serve snacks to customers and to look after children. Write a letter of application and include

  • your reasons for applying,
  • valuable experience with previous jobs,
  •  personal qualifications and
  •  suggestions for entertaining young children.

Find a suitable beginning and ending.

Award for attractive places (2015-B)

There is an award given to the most attractive places in Europe. For the competition you want to present a place or an area that you like a lot. Write a text and describe

  • why the area or place is special,
  • one attraction in more detail,
  • what the local people do for this area or place and
  • what positive effects the award would bring.
Don't describe your local football-ground! Choose a really famous and important place.


A Gap year (2014-A)

Your friend wants to have a Gap yearW-Logo.gif(English) in New Zealand before starting an apprenticeship as a nurse in a children's clinic. She has sent you the following email:

Hi there,

You won't believe it;  my parents will pay for the flight to New Zealand!

Isn't that good news? © Now, I just have to decide which summer job to choose.

I have two possibilities in mind: working in an animation team at Papamoa

Beach Holiday Resort, or working as a waitress at a cafe in Wellington,

the capital city of New Zealand.  What do you think is the better choice?

Hugs,

Rachel

Answer your friend's mail. In your mail include the following aspects:

  • tasks
  • location
  • spare time
  • colleagues

Find a suitable beginning and ending.

Sea Kayaking (2014-B)

Sea kayak, Te Pukatea Bay - panoramio.jpg

You have just been on a kayak tour in the Bay of Islands with friends for five days. After reaching the next youth hostel you write a blog entry about your adventure.

In your blog entry, include the following aspects:,

  • reasons for going on the tour
  • someone you met
  •  the most beautiful moment
  • what you will do differently on a future trip

Your blog entry starts like this:

Hi guys!  Hello from New Zealand!   I'm back from my kayak tour in the Bay of Islands and here's my story:  …

Continue the story. Write about 200 words. (Do not copy the beginning of the story.)

Application (2013)

You read the following advertisement. Write a letter of application. In your letter,

  • mention your reasons for applying
  • describe your previous experiences in the fields mentioned
  • talk about further personal qualifications
  • enquire about the salary, the place of work and working times

Find a suitable beginning and ending. You don't need to write any addresses.

DISCOVERIRELAND.IE

The Irish tourist board is looking for helpers during the International Tourism Fair in September 2013.

Duties vary from welcoming guests, giving information about holiday facilities to selling souvenirs.
Experience in the sales sector and computer skills desirable, but not obligatory.

Requirements: Good appearance and ability to remain friendly while coping with stress.

e-mail to a friend (2013)

For the summer holidays you want to spend one week in Ireland together with a friend. Read your friend's e-mail.

Hey there!

How's everything going? Only a couple of more weeks and we'll be on holiday together in Galway! It's about time we got down to arranging some of the details, I'd say... Here's what I can come up with so far:

...

What do you think?

Ailbe

Answer your friend's e-mail. In your mail, mention

  • what you like about staying at a youth hostel in Galway city
  • what you like about camping
  • possible disadvantages and decide on one of the options
  • a way to travel and which activities you definitely would like to do

Find a suitable beginning and ending to your e-mail.

(Here's an example: Guided Writing/Exam Tasks/Holidays in Ireland)

Short Story Competition (2012 NT)

You take part in a short story competition for a London tourist magazine. The competition rules say the story must take place at a London sight and has to end with the following words: "... She / He waved goodbye before the doors of the tube closed."

Write a story of about 200 words. Include the following prompts:

  • the sight you have been to
  • the people you met
  • what happened to you
  • one additional aspect

Reading Competition (2012-A)

You took part in an international reading competition. You came fifth but you think you were better. Send a letter of complaint to the organisational team and complain about...

  • organisational problems,
  • sound and light,
  • and the jury.
  • Suggest ideas for improvement.

Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.


School magazine (2012-B)

You and some friends started a school magazine. Write an article in which you motivate the pupils of your school to become a member of your team.

In your article you explain...

  • why you started the magazine.
  • what qualities the writers need,
  • what topics pupils can write about
  • and how pupils can apply.

Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.

Summer camp (2011-A)

An American friend of yours is planning to start his own business. He wants to organise summer camps for European students in Florida. He would like to know what you think about it.

Write an e-mail to your friend.

In your e-mail ...

  • say why you think it is a good idea
  • mention possible risks
  • explain how you could help your friend
  • write about your own future plans

Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.

HELPING IN INDIA (2011-B)

You took part in a summer volunteer program in India. Back home you write an entry for your blog beginning with the words:

My three-week summer volunteer program in India came to an end all too soon. Working with little children at a day care center in Jaipur was the experience of a lifetime. ...

Your blog entry should include the following aspects:

  • what you did during the program
  • one negative experience
  • why you think it was worth it
  • how you would like to support the project in the future

(Do not copy the beginning of the blog entry.)

Work & Stay (2010-A)

You have just read the following advertisement on the noticeboard in your school:

You have decided to apply for the Work & Stay Program in Alaska. Write your letter of application to Sally Grigg.

In your letter, ...

  • explain why you want to go to Alaska
  • say which area you have experience in and why
  • describe your personal qualities
  • ask for further details on one of the following: accommodation, activities, people on the ranch

Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending. You do not have to write any dates or addresses.

Language Courses Abroad (2010-B)

You are taking part in the Language Courses Abroad program in the US. During your 3-week stay, you decide to write an e-mail to your English-speaking friend.

In your e-mail, write about:

  • why you are taking part in the program
  • what you have enjoyed most so far and why
  • your host family
  • your plans for the last few days in the US

Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending.

Not so perfect (2009-A)

You booked a photographer at Perfect Pixx to take pictures for a special event. Unfortunately, the photographer did not do a good job. Write a letter of complaint to Perfect Pixx.

  • Describe the event,
  • say what went wrong,
  • how you tried to solve the problem
  • and what you wanted the photos for.
Zitat
PERFECT PIXX


Are you looking for a photographer for your wedding, birthday party or other special event? PERFECT PIXX makes it easy for you to get the photos you want.

You simply choose a photographer from our wide range of professionals and we will take care of the rest. Our personal service allows you to relax, enjoy the event and look your very best.


Something strange (2009-B)

While you were jogging through the streets in the morning you found a mobile phone lying on the ground. The display showed the following picture: In the evening, you write an e-mail to your English-speaking friend. Write about...

  • your first reaction,
  • who you thought the phone belonged to,
  • what you did next and
  • how the story ended.

Your e-mail starts like this:

Hi Emma,
Today, when I went jogging, something strange happened. I found a mobile phone lying on the ground. The display showed a picture with a burglar wearing a black mask!!!...

Continue the story. Write about 200 words. (Do not copy the beginning of the e-mail.)


Report for local newspaper (2008-A)

You won a free stay at an NPS holiday camp in the United States.

Picture with prompts

Back home, you write a report for your local newspaper about your stay. Cover all the points in your notes.


Letter of application (adapted from APr 2007)

You want to do a summer job on a cruise ship. You have just read the following advertisement in the newspaper:

Write a letter of application to New World Cruise Ship Employment Agency and include the following aspects:

  • position desired/working experience
  • languages you speak
  • personal qualities
  • favourite travel time (reason)

Do not forget to write a suitable beginning and ending. You do not have to write any addresses.

Lost in London (2oo6)

You lost your way in London while you were on a school-trip. Write a report in your diary about what happened and refer to the following items:

  • Where and at what time did it happen?
  • How did you feel?
    Das ist eine der schwierigsten Aufgaben im guided writing!
    Versetzt Euch in die Lage eines Anderen!Ihr seid allein in London und erst etwas ratlos, dann kriegt ihr langsam Panik. Zum Schluss die Erleichterung, wenn man wieder bei der Gruppe ist! Explain!


  • What did you decide to do?
  • How did this adventure end?

New Year's Resolution (2oo5)

Man-smoking.jpg

The woman in the cartoon is disappointed in her husband and writes to her best friend. Her email includes the following:

  • details of New Year’s Eve
    Read the task description, the prompts and the cartoon!
    Now you know pretty much about the last day of the calendar year:
    New Year's Day and New Years Eve (not Silvester)"


  • your husband's resolution
    {{{1}}}


  • possible reason for changing his mind
  • her reaction

My new mobile (2oo4)

You have just got a new mobile phone. Write an email to your English pen friend about it and mention the following items:

  • when and how you got it
  • why you wanted a mobile
  • what’s so special about it
    In prompt 2 schreibst du, warum du ein Telefon haben wolltest (→ simple past)
    In prompt 3 beschreibst Du dein neues Telefon
    color, size, price, features, etc
    (→ simple present!)


  • what regulations there are at your school

The mystery about UFOs (1998)

Look at the cartoon and write down the report that one of the policemen gave when he was back at the police station. Don't forget to mention

  • the time
  • the place
  • what actually happened

and

  • what he thought and felt about this incident.



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