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Paper: Part 2 Question
Write your letter of reply to your friend (around 120-180 words). |
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Name: Danielle
School: Romania You have no idea how happy I am, thinking there are only several days until your arrival. In connexion with your questions, I'll try to tell you how can you reach to my apartment from the airport. There are three possibilities. You can take a taxi, but I have to warn you about taxi drivers. They are very sly boots and they could ask you to pay more than it really costs{2}. Another alternative is to take the bus but our busses {3} aren't so comfortable. The third alternative{4}, and I recommend you this one {5}, is my car. I'd like to wait for you at the airport and I hope you'd like that, too. And above all these, it doesn't {6} cost you anything! Now, the second issue of your letter: the weather. Talking about July, I can tell you that you couldn't find {***} {7} better month for visiting this country! We'll have sunny days, so we are going to swim a lot and we are going to have sunbathes {8}. I've check the weather forecast for July and we may also have some cloudy and rainy days. So, without fail, you must take your swimsuit and some loose clothes. A raincoat is also recommended. I'm looking forward to your arrival. See you soon, Danielle |
| Feedback This is a very good answer, Danielle! You have covered all of the points in the task and your advice is really useful. You have managed most of the time to achieve a friendly, "chatty" style, which is just right for this particular task. None of the errors you have made are that serious, and you have a good level and range of language. Good luck in the June exam! Best wishes Fiona Joseph 18.04.02 |
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Essay: My dear friend, It's good to know you are finally coming to visit me. You asked about the way to my home. You can just let me pick you up at the airport, which would be great. But there are two other ways if you prefer: taking a bus or a taxi. The buses are fine, with reasonable prices, but you'll have to wait longer than if you take a taxi, once there aren't many options of buses from the airport to my place. Besides, you'll probably be tired of the long flight and full of luggage to carry. You'd better take a taxi, because despite of being more expensive, it will be more comfortable to you. About the weather, it's always hot here. The days are generally sunny, so forget about coats and jackets! It's all right if you bring mainly summer clothes such as shorts, t-shirts and sandals. Be sure to bring also some sun block, sunglasses and a swimming suit. Let me know if you need something else. Love, Débora |
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Essay: Dear John Thanks for your last letter. I'm sorry I've not written to you earlier but I've been really busy studying for my Math's exam. In your letter, you asked me for suggestions concerning the method of transport to my apartment. Well, you can go by taxi, but I think you wouldn't be happy at the sight of the bill. There are also buses and trains going directly to my town. Trains are popular among youngsters but if I were you I wouldn't choose it. There is only one train from the airport to my town, so you might not be able to catch it. Furthermore the journey lasts three hours and carriages are very crowded. As far as I am concerned the best means of transport is the bus because it is both inexpensive and fast. Moreover the bus station is next to my house so you certainly won't get lost. As for weather, I think you should bring along some T-shirts and shorts because it's sometimes very hot in here. All sweaters and thick trainers will prove useless. However you mustn't forget about waterproof anorak because it sometimes pours with rain here. If you have any other questions, just drop me a line. I am looking forward to seeing you. Best regards Magda |
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