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

Question 5a) (article)
Style:
 
 
Either semi-formal or informal, but as you are trying to interest 
and entertain the magazine readers you should use colourful 
language and features such as rhetorical questions to capture 
the reader’s interest. Use paragraphs, and give your article a title.
Content: 
You should:
 
 
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give brief details about the book and the film.
 
 
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explain how the book is different from the film.
 
 
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explain what was good about either the book or the film and 
which one you preferred.
 
 
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recommend which people should do first – read the book or 
see the film, with reasons.
Question 5b) (review)
Style:

 
Semi-formal moving towards informal as this is a review for a 
book club. The purpose of the review is to tell people about 
the book, explain why you think the ending of the book was 
dramatic or surprising and whether you would recommend 
the book to members of the club or not. You will need to use 
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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briefly narrate the story.
 
 
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describe the main characters.
 
 
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explain why the ending was surprising or dramatic.
 
 
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explain whether you recommend the book or not (you don’t 
have to recommend it – you may not have enjoyed it!).
Test 6, Paper 3, Use of English 
(Page 146)