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

 
Include information about:
 
 
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what 50:50 conversation evenings are.
 
 
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the aim of the evenings.
 
 
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advantages and benefits to the students.
 
 
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the activities planned for the evenings.
 
 
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possible future events.
Remember to include details to support your ideas.
Question 4 (essay)
Style:

 
Formal or semi-formal, and objective as you are presenting 
a point of view, with reasons and/or evidence. Use clear 
paragraphs, one for each issue, and include an introduction 
that leads in to the topic and a conclusion that rounds off the 
argument and states your point of view. 
Content:

You should consider both the advantages and disadvantages 

of doing competitive sport in school, and discuss which one 
outweighs the other. Remember to state your opinion in the 
conclusion. You can agree or disagree with the statement.
Question 5a) (review)
Style:

 
Semi-formal moving towards informal as this is a review on a 
website. The purpose of the review is to tell people about the 
book, and give your opinion of it. You will need the language of 
description or narration, and evaluation. Use clear paragraphs –
introduction, description, evaluation and conclusion with 
recommendations.
Content:

Remember to:

 
 
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describe the book or narrate the story.
 
 
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give reasons why you did or did not enjoy it.
 
 
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explain why you would or would not recommend it
to others.