• Use model answers and other texts to show how varying the length of sentences, using direct and indirect questions and a variety of structures and vocabulary can all help to communicate ideas more effectively. • Give students practice in supporting their ideas with concrete examples, e.g., from their experience or observations.
Part 2: Choose a task Key task information • • •
The task consists of three questions from which candidates choose one. Candidates may have the option of writing a letter/email, a proposal, a report or a review of between 220 and 260 words. Since not all task types appear on every paper, it is important for students to have experience of writing all the different types that might be included in this part of the paper.
Teaching tips for letters/emails • Ask students to focus on who the reader is and decide on the appropriate style and tone, for example, to an English-speaking friend, colleague, potential employer, college principal or magazine editor. • They should be familiar with both formal and informal opening and closing phrases.
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