Cambridge English: Advanced
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Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Proposal
Question
You work in the sales department of a large company. You have been asked to reply to this memo from the company's Personnel Officer:
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INTERNAL MEMO From: Personnel Officer To: Sales Department Owing to recent changes within the company we are experiencing some problems with staff motivation. Please write a proposal giving your opinion of the following suggestions for improving staff morale:
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Write the proposal to the Personnel Officer. (between 220-260 words)
What you need to do to pass
Read our checklist first to understand what the examiner is looking for in a good answer.
Ideas for writing
Ask yourself the following questions to help you get started:
- What are the pros and cons of each suggestion?
- Think of the following points: cost of each suggestion, and the number of people who would benefit. Which suggestion would be the most effective?
- What other ideas will motivate staff in your opinion? Choose one.
Drafting and proofreading your work
You should look at your first draft of the task and decide:
- Have you answered the question?
- Is the proposal organised in a clear and logical way?
- Is the language accurate with a good range of structures?
- Is the style appropriate and consistent?
- Will it have a positive effect on the reader?
If the answer is 'no' to any of these questions then you will need to do some more drafting!
