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=ISE I — PORTFOLIO TASKS __ 2014 __=

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SECTION 1: Choose one!
ISE I — Correspondence (word length range: 70–80 words)

people __were doing__ when you arrived at the party and __why it was so good__. Tell your friend about a party you are having __next week__ (invite him/her).
 * 1. You went to a great party last weekend. ** Write **an email to a friend** saying what

building. Give your __opinion__ of the famous building.
 * 2. You have just visited a famous building in a well-known city. ** Write **a letter to a**
 * friend** saying __how long__ you have been in the city and __why__ you chose to visit the

you __preferred__ and explain __why__ (opinion).
 * 3. Your friend wants to know how to get fit and healthy. ** Write **an email to your**
 * friend** telling him/her about __two__ different ways you have tried. Say which one

journey will take. Tell your friend what he/she must __take__ on the journey.
 * 4. Your friend is planning a long journey around your country. ** Write **a letter to**
 * your friend** saying which __form of transport__ you think is best and __how long__ the

need to do __to improve__. Say if you __prefer__ the new language to English.
 * 5. You have just started learning a new language (not English). ** Write **an email to**
 * your friend** saying __why__ you started learning this language and what things you

SECTION 2 - Choose one!
ISE I — Factual writing (word length range: 110–130 words)

1. Write **an article for a travel magazine** with the title ** ‘The top three tourist ** visit and __give reasons__ for your choices. Say __how long__ they need to spend in each place.
 * attractions in my area’. ** Describe __three places__ in your area that tourists must

2. ** There is going to be a film festival in your area. ** Write **a report for the** popular. Say what the organisers __need to do to__ make sure lots of people attend the festival.
 * organisers** explaining __why the festival is a good idea__ and what __films__ might be

3. ** You have just visited a new cinema in your area, ** but you were disappointed with it. Write **a review for an entertainment guide** describing the __problems__ and giving your __opinion__ of the cinema. Say what you think __will happen__ if the cinema does not improve.

you think the concert will be. Say what the __regulations__ will be at the event.
 * 4. A popular band is performing in your area next week. ** Write **an article for a**
 * music magazine** giving your __opinion__ on their music and saying __how successful__

think they need to sell to help students be __healthy.__ Say __why__ it is important for students to be healthy.
 * 5. Your college canteen only sells unhealthy food. ** Write **a report for the head**
 * teacher** explaining __what food__ the canteen has offered recently and what you

SECTION 3 - Choose one!
ISE I — Creative and descriptive writing (word length range: 110–130 words)

saying what your relative had to do to __prepare__ for the wedding and describing __what happened__ on the day. Give your __opinion__ of the experience.
 * 1. You recently went to a relative’s wedding. ** Write a **description for a magazine**

2. Write **a story** **for a writing competition** with the title ** ‘The day I met my ** __opinion__ of him/her. Say if you think you will meet this person again in the __future.__
 * favourite film star’. ** Explain __how you met__ your favourite film star and give your

3. A fashion magazine has asked readers ** what fashions are popular **. Write a Explain __why__ you think people follow these fashions and which styles you __prefer.__
 * description for the magazine** of the different __fashions you see__ in your area.

4. Write **a story for a website** called www.winners.com about a time when you competition, describe what your __prize__ was and explain what you __intend to do__ with it.
 * won first prize in a competition ** you entered. Say what you __had to do__ to win the

5. Yesterday you made ** a new friend. Write your diary** saying what you __were doing__ when you met him/her and explaining __why you liked__ this person. Say what you think you will do __together in the future__.