c2 Proficiency Teachers Handbook

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Part 1
Part 2
Read the two texts below. Write an answer to one of the questions 2 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 280 – 320
words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the
Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own words
box at the top of the answer sheet.
throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answers.

Write your answer in 240 – 280 words on the separate answer sheet.
2 A literary magazine is running a series of reviews of books that people enjoyed reading as a
child and would recommend for children today. You decide to send in a review in which you
describe a book you enjoyed and the attractions it had for you as a child. You should also
1 Shifting sands: behavioural change
explain why you feel it remains relevant for children today.
Nowadays, in some cultures there may often be confusion between generations about what is
Write your review.
acceptable behaviour in certain situations. Older people sometimes complain, for example, about
3 A jobs fair was recently held in your town for international organisations and companies to
the real or imagined rudeness of others, such as in the use of electronic devices in public places. promote careers available for young people. You have been asked to write a report of the
However, the younger generation do not regard electronic communication as intrusive, but rather jobs fair for your college website. You should briefly describe the event and identify two or
three promotions of particular interest and relevance. You should also evaluate the extent to
as fundamental to their way of life. Only increased mutual understanding is likely to resolve which such events can open young people’s minds to new challenges and career
potential conflict or confusion in any society. In this case, as in all others, it pays to be aware of opportunities.
other people’s points of view. Write your report.

4 An international travel magazine is running a series of articles on alternatives to travelling


Follow my leader?
by plane. The magazine has invited readers to send in articles briefly describing a
memorable long-distance train or bus journey they have made. The article should explain
Should we always aim to do what society expects of us? No, what society needs is individuality.
the advantages of travelling a long distance by train or bus and consider whether in general
Worrying about what other people think inhibits enthusiasm and creativity. Nothing new is ever travelling to your destination more slowly may result in a more satisfying travel experience.
achieved by conforming to expected social norms. This is not only true for society’s innovators: Write your article.
everybody needs a strong sense of their own worth as an individual. This is essential for
5 Write an answer to one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.
psychological well-being and the ability to function effectively in one’s personal and professional Write 5(a) or 5(b) at the beginning of your answer.
life. Paying too much attention to society’s conventions can be counter-productive in these and
(a) Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard: Shakespeare In Love
other ways.
‘A broad river divides my lovers.’ Viola is in love with Will because she admires his
poetry; Will is in love with Viola because she inspires his writing.
Write your essay.
Write an essay for your English-language tutor. You should evaluate the extent to
which you agree with this judgement of the relationship between Will and Viola,
making reference to two or three particular events in the screenplay.

Write your essay.

(b) Philip K. Dick: Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?

The English book club to which you belong has asked members to write reports on
books with interesting titles. You decide to write about Do Androids Dream of Electric
Sheep? You should briefly describe the story, explain the significance of the title and
assess how far the title successfully conveys what the story is about.

Write your report.

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