Writing EOI B2, 5

Duración: 90 minutos.

1. WRITTEN PRODUCTION. Write a text between 120 and 140 words on ONE of the following topics. 

            OPTION A 

You have recently heard politicians talking about limiting tourism to historical cities and towns. You totally agree with this point of view and decide to send a short essay supporting it to your school magazine. Use at least two of the following points: 

Imbalance between tourism and local citizens’ needs Effects of tourism on traditional cultures  Disappearance of traditional small retail shops  Environmental damage to the city/town 

OPTION B  

To polish up your oral skills, you have decided to work in a coffee shop in Dublin next summer. You have found the name and address of several cafés you may be interested in and decided to write a letter to them together with your CV. Write your cover letter using at least two of the following points: 

Positions you would be interested in  Relevant skills  Previous experience  Why you are a suitable candidate

2. WRITTEN INTERACTION. Write a text between 220 and 250 words. 

One of your neighbours, Brandon Price, shows antisocial tendencies. You tried to persuade him to change his ways but to no effect, so you decided to write to his landlady, Ms Sherman. In her reply, Ms Sherman has written: 

You mention that “Mr Price makes an awful lot of noise at night during weekdays and all day at weekends.”  Could you please be more specific about it? 

Write your answer to Ms Sherman using at least two of the following points: 

TV on till dawn  Loud music early in the morning  Parties all day at the weekend  House repairs at night.

Dear Ms. Sherman,

I am writing in connection with your letter asking for information about my neighbor, Brandon Price.  The situation is unsustainable, and I am desperate. 

First of all, the noise is horrible during the weekend. His TV is switched on early in the morning until late all night and uses a high volume. As well as he puts on heavy metal music at 6 a.m. until the wee hours of the morning. 

Moreover, in the house, there are parties during the weekend. They don’t respect our rest with loud music and sometimes singing or arguing.  Sometimes we hear furniture shatter, in other words, parties that can not be controlled. Furthermore, we listen to machines and other instruments when they are repairing damages. On top of that, they get dirty common areas and the rubbish is disturbing because the smell is nauseating. 

What is more grave of this situation is the noise at night because I wake up early in the morning and my child too and we can not sleep well.  I asked him several times but he didn’t listen to me and was annoyed. 

I hope that this situation can be resolved in a few days and that communal living gets better. If it isn’t possible, the community will take legal action

Yours sincerely,

Laura