c2 Proficiency Teachers Handbook
c2 Proficiency Teachers Handbook
c2 Proficiency Teachers Handbook
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.
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.