A n s w e r k e y test 1, Paper 1, Reading

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A N S W E R K E Y
Content:
 
You should:
 
 
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describe the shopping habits of young people in
your country.
 
 
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evaluate whether shopping habits are changing.
 
 
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consider what affects what young people buy.
Question 4 (competition entry)
Style: 
 
Semi-formal, but with colourful language to interest the reader 
and persuade the magazine editor that you should win the 
competition. Use clear paragraphs, and include a conclusion 
giving reasons why your entry should win.
Content: 
You should:
 
 
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identify and describe your favourite place to live.
 
 
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identify some of the things you can do there.
 
 
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explain what makes it such a good place to live.
 
 
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justify why it should win the prize.
Question 5a) (report)
Style:
 
 
Semi-formal to informal as the report is for an in-flight 
magazine, and it needs to be interesting. Your paragraphs must 
be clearly divided. You can use headings, numbering or bullet 
points, but in this context it may be better to use block text. 
Remember to use a range of structures.
Content:
 
Include:
 
 
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a brief description of the plot.
 
 
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a description of any absorbing scenes or characters.
 
 
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general recommendation for the book.
 
 
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an explanation of why it is good for long journeys.