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Reading and Use of English Part 1 Writing Part 1
An essay You must address
two prompts and
If you’re not sure of an answer, cross Read the Writing Part introduce an idea of
out any that you know are wrong and 1 exam question and your own. Try
choose from the ones that are let. the model answer. brainstorming
Complete the essay your ideas
For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which with words and before starting.
answer (A, B, C or D) best its each gap. There is an example at phrases from the box.
the beginning (0). In your English class you have been discussing social
Example: media and being famous. Now your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay.
0 A sounds B suggests C seems D assumes
A forgotten star Social media has made life more dificult for famous
people. Do you agree?
Gladys Sheerman (1918–2005) Notes
was a popular screen actress,
Write about:
but one who now 1. getting publicity
(0) forgotten 2. having contact with fans
when we look back at the
3. (your own idea)
stars of the golden age
of Hollywood. During her Write an essay in 140–190 words using all your notes and
short career, her name giving reasons for your point of view.
(1) up twice
because because of this for this reason
for nomination for Best
Supporting Actress – in 1941, for her successful debut in the comedy one of the main reasons is since that is why
House of Fire, and again in 1950 for her (2) in the tragic PDF from sachtienganhhanoi.com
Civil War drama Mother Ann. I think social media has deinitely had an impact on
Born in Queens, New York to a bus driver father and a waitress the lives of famous people. (1) that they
mother, she would spend hours at the cinema dreaming of a are able to get more publicity. Another is that they
more exciting life. At the age of 18, with absolutely no acting can have closer contact with fans. (2) ,
(3) she moved to Los Angeles to (4) though, they may end up sacriicing their privacy.
into the movie business. She was charismatic as well as beautiful, Social media is now a key way for celebrities to
and landed her role in House of Fire in just two weeks ater a promote themselves to the world. It’s (3)
(5) successful screen test. Her ive (6) that they post images of themselves in their homes
in ilms were all memorable, and she was well on her way to with their families for everyone to see. They can use
becoming a household name. Her career in Hollywood was cut social media to show fans every moment of their lives
(7) however, when she married the millionaire Miles and make them feel like they are personal friends.
Barton in 1952, who insisted she (8) from acting. The (4) fans are always hungry for more
marriage lasted 50 years and produced ive children – and she never information about the people they admire, they love
acted again. this glimpse into their glamorous existence.
However, being on social media means giving up a
1 A gave B came C took D looked
certain amount of privacy. (5) famous
2 A star B show C play D role
people are putting themselves at risk if they give out
3 A practice B experience C proof D trial
too much information, as some fans can become
4 A get B run C grow D turn
obsessed with them. Overall, though, I think social
5 A greatly B heavily C highly D deeply
6 A appearances B exhibitions C presences D entrances media has made life less dificult for celebrities
7 A slight B small C short D low (6) revealing their lives on social media

8 A end B quit C inish D retire can be a very easy way to get free publicity.

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