Topical issues
Write a story called / Never Expected That. In your writin" rel="nofollow">ing, focus on character and mood.
Write two contrastin" rel="nofollow">ing pieces (between 300-450 words each), the first about a sports team before an important game, and the second about the same team after the game. In your writin" rel="nofollow">ing, focus on the
differin" rel="nofollow">ing atmospheres.
Section B: Writin" rel="nofollow">ing for an audience
4 The editor of your local newspaper wants to run a series of pieces about people growin" rel="nofollow">ing their own food and asks you to write an article called Growin" rel="nofollow">ing, not Shoppin" rel="nofollow">ing. Write the text for the
article. In your writin" rel="nofollow">ing, create a sense of an enthusiastic attitude.
5 A well known zoo is bein" rel="nofollow">ing expanded and an advertisin" rel="nofollow">ing company are goin" rel="nofollow">ing to produce a promotional film, which aims to target younger visitors. Write the script for the voiceover of the film. In
your writin" rel="nofollow">ing, create a balance between havin" rel="nofollow">ing fun and learnin" rel="nofollow">ing about animals.
6 Your school magazin" rel="nofollow">ine asks you to write an article that raises the profile of extra-curricular activities, such as sports or hobby clubs, within" rel="nofollow">in the school. Write the article. In your writin" rel="nofollow">ing,
create a sense of the importance of makin" rel="nofollow">ing the most of your time at school.