How to approach Writing Test Part Two&8226;In this part you have a choice of three tasks:
How to approach Writing Test Part Two
&8226;In this part you have a choice of three tasks: a report, proposal and piece of business correspondence.
&8226;Look through the three tasks and choose the one which you think you could do most easily.
&8226;Read the task again, underlining the key words. You should note exactly what you are required to do, and who you are writing to.
&8226;The second paragraph of the instructions summarises what you should write, who you are writing it for, and the three or four points that must be included,
&8226;Make an outline plan, with notes for each point. It is best to follow the order of the 3 or 4 points that are stated, as you will lose marks if you leave any out.
&8226;Write your text.
&8226;Try to use a wide range of appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures.
&8226;You will need to invent some information for this part.
&8226;If you write the report or proposal, you should use suitable headings.
&8226;If you write the business correspondence, you should include suitable openings and closings (e.g. Dear Mrs Smith and Yours sincerely with your signature), but no addresses.
&8226;Make sure the level of formality is appropriate given who you are writing to.
&8226;Check that you have written your answer in 200-250 words.
&8226;After writing, read what you have written, correct mistakes and make improvements. If you want to add anything, use a sign, e.g. *. Put a line through anything you want to omit, You should not rewrite your answer
&8226;Make sure the examiner will be able to read your answer Use a pen and your normal handwriting (do Answer ONE of the questions 2, 3, or 4 below.
1. &8226;Your company or organisation is considering the best way to improve efficiency.
You have been asked to write a report giving recommendations on this.
&8226;Write the report, outlining some of the problems the company has concerning efficiency and suggesting solutions. Refer to at least two of the following areas:
&8226;staffing levels
&8226;administration
&8226;communications
&8226;management
&8226;Write 200-250 words on a separate sheet.
2. &8226;The company you work for faces increasing competition and the managing director has asked you to suggest ways of meeting this challenge.
&8226;Write a proposal for the managing director, including the following information:
&8226;reasons for the increased competition
&8226;ways to increase sales
&8226;any extra resources that might be needed
&8226;any disadvantages there might be.
&8226;Write 200-250 words on a separate sheet.
3. &8226;An international fund is offering grants to small businesses to improve their facilities. Your manager has decided to apply and has asked you to write on behalf of the company.
&8226;Write a letter, including the following information:
&8226;a brief background to your company
&8226;which facilities a grant would enable you to improve
&8226;what the future benefits to your company would be.
&8226;Write 200-250 words on a separate sheet.