Developing speaking
Developing writing
A presentation
A formal letter of application 1 A scholarship is money that an organisation gives you so that you can study at a particular school, college or university. Look at the advert for a scholarship and find the qualities of an ideal candidate. ENGLISH COLLEGE
3 Look again at the letter in 2 and complete the information in the Writing bank. Writing bank Useful expressions and conventions in a formal letter ● If we know the name of the person we are writing to, we begin Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms and their surname. Finish with Yours sincerely, followed by your name . ● If we don’t know the name of the person we are writing to, we begin Dear or . Finish with Yours , followed by your name . ● In formal letters, we do not use , e.g. we write I would, not I’d. ● We often use more formal words and expressions, e.g. instead of I’d be really happy for the chance. ● We often start formal letters with I am writing to … and then explain why we are writing. ● We often end formal letters with expressions like I to receiving your reply. Practice makes perfect 4a Read the information below about a scholarship and make a note of the qualities they are looking for. Write a letter of application using expressions and conventions in the Writing bank to help you. Include information to show why you are the ideal candidate. COMBINED ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP We have two scholarships for students who are 4b When you finish your letter, use the Writing checklist on page 141 to check it. 4c Exchange letters with other students and choose the best candidate for the scholarship. interested in combining their chosen subject (any subjects are possible) with an English Studies programme. Applicants must have good academic marks and should be interested in extra-curricular activities such as music, theatre or literature. Active participation in a sport is also an advantage. Send your letter of application to this address. APPLY SAVE Lorem ipsum
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A number of annual scholarships are given to students of English who have a special interest in English literature and/or would like to study in England. Applicants must have good grades, especially in English and literature, and should be active in extra-curricular activities such as drama and debating and also have an interest in travel. Please send a letter of application to this address.
1a speaking Look at this statement. Do you agree or disagree with it? ‘Students don’t need to learn to write by hand anymore because in the 21 st century it’s not really necessary.’ 1b speaking What do you think are good reasons for and against learning to write by hand? Make notes of your ideas.
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presentation in the correct order. a During your talk, use your notes to remember what comes next, but don’t just read things aloud. b Organise your notes in a logical way. c Finish your presentation with a clear final point. d Look carefully at the question which you have to talk about. e Make notes with your ideas and arguments. f Begin your presentation and look up at the audience. g Think of a short introduction and a conclusion. What other advice would you give to somebody who is about to give a presentation to the class in English? Think about your voice, the position of your body, visuals and the language you use. Exam tip
38 Listen to a student giving a presentation on the subject of learning handwriting. Is she in favour of or against it? Does she use any of the ideas in your notes? 38 Listen again. Which expressions in the Speaking bank do you hear in the presentation? Speaking bank Useful expressions in presentations
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2 Read the letter of application for this scholarship. Do you think Ana is a good candidate? List reasons for your answer. Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the scholarship which I saw advertised on your website. I believe I would be perfect for this scholarship for the following reasons. Firstly, my best subjects at school are English and literature and my ambition is to study one day in the United Kingdom, to discover more about the people, places and traditions. My grades this year have been very high, with an average mark of 80% in my exams. I also love drama. I have worked on different school plays, both acting and directing. We have even travelled to other towns to perform the plays. I would be very grateful for the opportunity to study at your college with a scholarship and I am sure that I could make a really positive contribution to the English department. I look forward to receiving your reply. Yours faithfully, Ana Martín
Beginning a presentation ● I’d like to begin by saying … ● I’m going to talk about … Introducing arguments ● Firstly, ● First of all, ● Secondly, ● Another thing is that … ● It’s also true that …
Giving examples ● For example, ● For instance, ● Look at the case of … ● Take … Concluding ● In conclusion, ● Finally, ● To sum up, ● Last but not least, ● The point I’m trying to make is … ● In short,
5 Choose one of these topics and prepare a presentation. Use the relevant advice in 4 to help you. 1 Should PE be obligatory for all secondary students? 2 Should exams exist? 3 Should the use of smartphones be permitted in class? 4 Are school uniforms a good idea? 5 Are single-sex schools better for students? 6 Should the summer school holidays be shorter? Practice makes perfect 6a speaking Give your presentation to the class. Use the advice in 4 and expressions from the Speaking bank.
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Who are you writing to in this task? What style (formal or informal) should you use? Why is it important to know this in an exam? Exam tip
When everybody has finished their presentation, work with a partner and discuss what you did well in your presentations and what you could improve in the future.
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