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MEETING IN THE MIDDLE
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2 Read the model answer and complete the notes in the writer’s plan.

Plan To the editor,
It was with great interest that I read the recent feature, ‘Have our relationships moved
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online?’ The article is a welcome look at an issue that many of us in middle age are
– Disagree with still getting to grips with. That said, I’m disappointed by the author’s efforts to belittle
online relationships, limiting her analysis to a litany of flaws and potential pitfalls. A more
arguments made in
fair-minded article would have examined the upsides as well.
feature – there are
‘Have our relationships moved online?’ triggered memories of one of my own friendships
also benefits
that began online. An avid fan of sustainable interior design, I follow a number of designers
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on social media. One of my favourites is Maria Suarez, who builds furniture incorporating
reclaimed wood and traditional Spanish tiles. Last year, I reached out to Maria and she kindly
agreed to custom build a shelving unit for the nook beside my kitchen. Since then, what
started as a business transaction has blossomed into a genuine friendship. Maria and I have
even met up in person a few times when she’s come to Berlin for design-related events.
This example illustrates clear benefits to meeting people through the internet. Firstly, it’s
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undoubtedly easier to break the ice online. Even the shyest of individuals, such as myself, is
unafraid of commenting on a social media post. Secondly, the internet facilitates meeting
people with mutual interests. Thanks to social media, I’ve joined a flock of like-minded
people, many of whom organise in-person events that I’ve been lucky enough to attend.
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Too often to count, the brief, albeit superficial, online communication I had with people
prior to meeting with them in person acted as a useful – and, for me, necessary – stepping
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stone to successful face-to-face interaction.
To conclude, I believe this topic is worthy of further exploration in your magazine and
I would encourage you to examine it from a variety of different angles.
Best regards,
Hannah Schulz

3 Read the sample answer again and assess it with the following scale. https://english0905.com/private/

2 = s a t i s f a c t o r y 3 = excellent
1 = needs improvement
Does the writer … 1 2 3
1 address the points from the task instructions?
2 begin and end the letter appropriately?
3 use an appropriately formal style?
4 organise the letter using a logical structure?
5 back up arguments with supporting examples and reasons?
6 use a variety of sophisticated vocabulary and grammar?

4 S P E A K Work with a partner. Compare your assessments. Justify the marks you chose.

5 You are going to write your own answer to the Writing Part 2 task in Exercise 1. Before
you start, brainstorm ideas and organise them into a plan similar to the one in Exercise 2.
6 S P E A K Work in pairs. Discuss your plans. Can you help your partner improve their plan?

7 Write your own letter in response to the Writing Part 2 task in Exercise 1. Before handing
it in to your teacher, use the chart in Exercise 3 to assess your writing.

H o w t o g o a b o u t i t
Read the instructions carefully. Identify and underline the 2–3 points that you need to
•
address. Think about the purpose of your letter – what are you trying to achieve?
• Plan your letter thoroughly before putting pen to paper. Well planned answers are
likely to get better marks for both organisation and communicative achievement.
In your answer, use a wide variety of sophisticated lexis and grammar. You also have to
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demonstrate you have a good command of the conventions of letter writing.
For more information on writing letters, see page 193 .
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