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WRITING PART 2: AN ARTICLE MODEL ANSWER

© Read about the article in Part 2 of ’ The thrill of the stage
the Writing paper. 2 I’IInever forget the first day I stepped onto a real theatre stage. I knew immediately
In Part 2 of the Writing paper, you that this was my hobby for life! I’m now a member of my local drama club. We put
choose a task from three possible on two shows every year and have a lot of fun while doing so!
ones. One of the tasks might be an
3 I first started acting by chance. A friend of mine was interested in joining a drama
article.The task will give details about
A
what you should write an article about club,and I agreed to go along with her, to give her a bit of support. \ loved it from
and what information you should the first day!
include. First,drama is incredibly challenging. Not only do you have to learn what you’re
1
You might be asked to write a going to say,but also understand the character you’re playing,their role in the play,
description, give examples or give and then communicate that to the audience.
your opinion about something.The Another thingI love about drama is how sociable it is. I’ve made so many good
task will also say where people will friends at the drama club, and spending time with them,workingtowards a shared
read your article, e.g. on a website or
in a magazine or newspaper. goal, is extremely rewarding. And in addition to all of this,Hwhat could beat the
thrill of appearingunder the lights,in front of a cheeringcrowd?
You should make sure you cover
all the points in the task, and you
should structure your article in 1 has an interestingtitle
a suitable way. You should use 2 has a first sentence which interests the reader and encourages them to read more
creative language to make the article 3 is organised into clear paragraphs, each with a topic sentence
interesting for your reader, and you 4 givesthe writer’s opinion
can ask the reader direct questions
5 uses creative language with strongmeanings
to engage them. You should write 6
140 - 190 words. givesexamples to support the ideas
r uses structures to add emphasis
© Read the exam task. What should you 8 try to end with a question or a lively final sentence
write an article about? What points PDF from sachtienganhhanoi.com
should you include? Where 0 Read the tips.
will people read your article?
Remember,to get a good mark for your article:
You see this notice in an English - • you must include all the points in the input
language magazine.
• you should choose an interestingtitle for your article
Articles wanted • your ideas should be organised into clear paragraphs,which each focus on a
clear topic
My hobby
• you should make the reader feel interested by askingthem questions
Write an article about your • you should use a wide range of creative language and language structures
hobby. Say what it is, how you • you should include your own opinion and experiences.
started doing it,and why you
enjoy it.
© It is important to choose a title and first sentence which will engage your reader
The best articles will appear in and encourage them to read more. Choose the best title and first sentence for an
our magazine next week. article about Nelson Mandela. Why is it the best?

Write your article. A Nelson Mandela
I really admire Nelson Mandela because of everything he achieved in South
Q Study the model answer and answer Africa.
the questions.
B A peaceful transformation
1 Does the article cover all the points Can you imagine one person bringingpeaceful change to a whole country?
in the task?
C An important figure in South Africa
2 How many paragraphs does it have? Nelson Mandela is a very important figure in the history of South Africa.
3 How many direct questions does it
ask the reader?
4 Is it written in a formal or an
informal style?