WRITING PART 1 - QUESTIONS 36-45
1. Hi Tom,
How are you? I’m really bored (36)_______ everything! My mum is (37)_______ in her shop and my dad (38)_______ out.
He’s visiting my aunt. My bother is (39)_______ games on his Xbox! I like computer games, (40)_______ not all the time! It’s
my birthday on Friday (41)_______ I’m planning my party.
At the momment I’m (42)_______ down the guests I want to invite. My mum always (43)_______ a cake for me. I’m going to
(44)_______ some jokes at the party! I hope you (45)_______ come.
Love, Sarah
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C. making
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B. plays
C. to play
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C. to
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C. because
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A. reading
B. looking
C. writing*
D. calling
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B. makes*
C. cook
D. made
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A. speak
B. talk
C. tell*
D. say
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B. can*
C. go
D. be
2. Hi Tania,
We’re going on holiday (36)_______ Russia, but we (37)_______ going to fly, we’re going to go on a cruise! We’re leaving
early (38)_______ Friday morning so we’re getting up at 4 a.m. I’m really (39)_______ forward to it.
We ‘re going to (40)_______ our friends in Dover and get (41)_______ the ship there. The ship (42)_______ really cool – I’ll
send you a photo. There are (43)_______ of things to do – I’m going to go to the swimming pool everyday, but I won’t go to the
climbing wall (44)_______ it looks really scary!
I’m going to take my mobile phone with me because I can’t live (45)_______ it! I’ll text you everyday.
See you soon,
Alex
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B. in
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3. Dear Becky and family,
I have (36)_______ arrived back in Poland. It’s lovely to see my family again (37)_______ I miss you and all my friends in
Brighton. I (38)_______ a wonderful time with you and your family. I enjoyed myself very much indeed. Also, it was very kind of
you to show me so much of England. I loved (39)_______ to London, and I’ll never forget visiting Buckingham Palace and Big
Ben.
I think that my English (40)_______ improved quite a lot. At first I was so worried because I (41)_______ understand a word.
You all spoke so (42)_______, but soon I began to understand more and more.
My brother, Jacek, is (43)_______ to England next month. Can he come to see you? He’d (44)_______ to see you very much. I
hope that one day you can (45)_______ me in Poland. I would love to show you Warsaw.
Love to you all. Danka
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D. gone
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B. are
C. have
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A. can
B. can’t
C. could
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A. slow
B. slowly
C. quick
D. quickly*
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A. go
B. going*
C. went
D. gone
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A. like*
B. liking
C. liked
D. want
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B. saw
C. visit*
D. visited
4. Dear Tiago,
Thank you (36)_______ your address in Brazil! My name’s Becky (37)_______. I’m nineteen years old. I’m a language student
(38)_______ Brighton University. I live in a house (39)_______ the centre of Brighton with my mother and father, my brother
Jame, and my Polish friend Danka. I speak French, Spanish and a (40)_______ German, but I don’t speak Portuguese. Sorry!
My favourite subject at university is Spanish but I (41)_______ like German.
I like (42)_______ to music and swimming. At weekends I go (43)_______ with my friends. Sometimes we go to the cinema and
sometimes we go to a café or a night club. What about you? (44)_______ do you do in Brazil? Please (45)_______ to me.
Best wishes, Becky
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C. lot
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A. do
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C. can
D. must
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A. listen
B. hear
C. listening*
D. hearing
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B. out*
C. off
D. in
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A. What*
B. Which
C. Why
D. How
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A. say
B. saying
C. write*
D. writing
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5. Dear Ricky,
I am (36)_______ holiday in New Zealand, and you will not believe how beautiful (37)_______ is.
I’ve been here (38)_______ a couple of weeks, and the weather (39)_______ fantastic, although it rained the day we arrived.
Before coming here, we had a couple (40)_______ weeks (41)_______ Australia, and visited the Great Barrier Reef. The water
(42)_______ really warm and I swam (43)_______ these beautiful fish. I (44)_______to fly home tomorrow, and I can’t say I’m
looking forward to it. I could stay here forever. Anyway, write and tell (45)_______ what you are up to.
Best wishes,
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B. in
C. at
D. up
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B. her
C. me*
D. them
6.
Dear Emma
I (Example: am) having a lovely time on holiday. Mummy, Daddy and I (36)_______ to a castle yesterday. In the gardens we
(37)_______ some beautiful flowers, (38)_______ we wanted to look inside the castle, too. Dad told me (39)_______ the flag
on the castle. This always flies (40)_______ the Queen is in (41)_______ castle. We waited (42)_______ a long time but we
never saw (43)_______. I (44)_______very sad. See you (45)_______.
Love, Jane
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B. gone
C. went*
D. visited
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A. looked
B. saw*
C. see
D. look
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B. if
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B. to
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C. why
D. how
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D. hers
44
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B. was*
C. were
D. become
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A. now
B. early
C. often
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7. Last Saturday afternoon, I went to the cinema (36)______ my father. On the wall outside the cinema, (37)______ was a big
picture of the film. We went inside. Dad (38)______ our tickets and an ice cream for me, then we (39)______ down. The film
was about a famous pirate. His (40)______ was Jim and he had a curly, brown moustache! He sailed on a boat (41)______ an
island with some friends. They ate (42)______ coconuts which they found on the beach there, then they went (43)______. After
that, Jim went for a walk and (44)______ a big box between some rocks. He opened it and inside there was a (45)______ of
treasure! Jim shouted to his friends. They all laughed and danced when they saw inside the box.
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C. to
D. and
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B. he
C. there*
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A. bought*
B. saw
C. watched
D. sold
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C. put
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B. face
C. boat
D. name*
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B. on
C. to*
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B. some*
C. much
D. lot
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A. fishes
B. to fishing
C. to fish
D. fishing*
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A. found*
B. heard
C. looked
D. watched
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A. little
B. few
C. lot*
D. lots
8.
Dear Rob,
I feel really (0)__bad__ because I couldn't come (36)_______ your birthday (37)_______ last weekend. We had a bit of a
family emergency because my little brother hurt himself playing football. We had (38)_______ take him to the hospital, but
luckily nothing (39)_______ broken and all is well now. I hope it was a great part and that everyone had a lot (40)_______ fun.
Best wishes, Maggy
Dear Maggy,
It was nice of you to write (41)_______ note and I am sorry you couldn't come to the party. Everybody had a great
(42)_______. I am happy that your little brother wasn't badly hurt. We are all going (43)_______ the cinema next week. If you
would like to come, let (44)_______ know and I will get you (45)_______ tickets.
Write back soon,
Rob to, party, to, was, of, a, time, to, me, some
9. Dear Maria,
I went (Example: to) the town centre yesterday and I bought (36)_______ new clothes. Let (37)_______ tell you what I found.
(38)_______ was a sale in one shop and I got two pairs of jeans (39)_______ the price of one! Then I decided to look in the
market (40)_______ they sell clothes and other things very cheaply. I saw a beautiful leather belt and (41)_______ was only 10
euros.
You know I like T-shirts very (42)_______. Well, I found a great one yesterday. The picture (43)_______ the front is the Mona
Lisa, but the colours (44)_______ orange and green! This is now (45)_______ favourite T-shirt.
What clothes have you bought?
Love, Giulia
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10.
Dear Helen, Thanks (Example: for) your long letter from England. I really (36)_______ music, too!. I saw Basement Jaxx last
year when I went (37)_______ a music festival here in Japan. (38)_______ is called the Fuji Rock Festival. A man called
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Masahiro Hidaka started this festival. Nearly twenty years (39)_______ he visited the Glastonbury Festival in your country and
then decided to have (40)_______ like that in Japan.
The first festival in 1997 (41)_______ in an amazing place – at the bottom of Mount Fuji – but now the festival is in Naeba Ski
Resort, in Nugata. (42)_______are over 100,000 people at the festival (43)_______ year.
(44)_______ don’t you visit me in Japan next summer? We (45)_______ go to the festival together!
Love, Tomoko
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11.
Dear Maria,
It’s good to (Example: be) back home in my country but I still think (36)_______ all the friends I made in our English class,
especially you. I cried (37)_______ I left England because my visit (38)_______ too short. I would (39)_______ to return to
England but (40)_______ time I will stay in a different city.
I have started English classes again here. I learnt a (41)_______ of things in England but I know I (42)_______ to study even
harder.
(43)_______ about you? (44)_______ you still looking for a job? I hope you find (45)_______ soon.
Love, Sophie
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30, Main Road, Bolton
14th June
Dear Mark,
Thank you (Example: for) the postcard from Italy. I (36)_______ pleased that you had lots of fun. (37)_______ you get my
postcard from France? We had a great time, too.
We stayed (38)_______ Paris for a week. I went shopping every day and now (39)_______ haven’t got any money left but I
(40)_______ got lots of lovely clothes. Of course, I also went to (41)_______ Eiffel Tower. I went up (42)_______ the top. The
view from (43)_______ was fantastic. Paris is a beautiful city. I want to (44)_______ back here next year.
Write soon and tell (45)_______ all your news.
Best wishes, Sandra
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28 Long Road, Brighton
22nd March
Dear Pat,
I arrived (Example: here) three weeks ago. I'm studying at a language school (36)_______ Brighton. The students come
(37)_______ many different countries and I (38)_______ made a lot of new friends.
There (39)_______ classes for five hours every day. I like (40)_______ teacher very much. (41)_______ name is John and he
helps me (42)_______ I make a mistake.
I want (43)_______ visit London next weekend because I (44)_______ going back to my country on Monday. Can I see you
there? Please write to (45)_______ soon.
With best wishes from Maria
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23 Oak Avenue Manchester
Dear Sir or Madam,
I (Example: would) like a room at your hotel (36)_______ three nights from September 15th (37)_______ 17th.
I'd like a single room (38)_______ a shower. I also need (39)_______ telephone in my room. Please can I (40)_______ a
quiet room on (41)_______ ground floor?
I am going to drive to the hotel. Is (42)_______ a hotel car park?
I (43)_______ arrive at about 10.30 pm. What (44)_______ does the restaurant close in the evening? If possible, I would like
a meal (45)_______ I arrive.
Thank you for your help.
Yours faithfully, Mark Jones
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My name (0)_______ Elisa Valdez. I’m twelve and I live in Mexico City. I (36)_______ two brothers, Emilio and Miguel. Both
of (37)_______ are a few years older (38)_______ me.
My sister, Maria, is (39)_______ youngest in my family and it was her tenth birthday (40)_______ week.
I love spending time (41)_______ my friends. We often (42)_______ shopping or play volleyball together. I really enjoy
dancing too. I joined a dance school five years (43)_______ and I go there twice (44)_______ week to practise. I’ve learned a
(45)_______ of interesting things about my country’s musiand dancing.
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16.
Dear Aunt Fabienne,
Mum asked (Example: me) to let you know that I arrived home okay. I enjoyed travelling back (36)_______ train, and I was
surprised that (37)_______ only took me three hours to get home. Thank you very (38)_______ for looking after me
(39)_______ I was in France.
I’m going back to school (40)_______ week. My French is a lot better (41)_______ it was before, so I hope my marks will
improve!
I (42)_______ like to keep practising French and I’m looking (43)_______ a pen friend. I thought of your friend’s son Elian.
We can send emails once a week. Let me know (44)_______ you think.
I (45)_______ we can see each other soon.
Daniel
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Dear Greg,
I (0)_______ writing because I am coming (36)_______ your country with some friends next month. We don't have
(37)_______ dea where to stay and I was hoping you could give me (38)_______ good ideas. We would preferably like to
stay somewhere near the centre, but money (39)_______ quite tight. Do you think you will (40)_______ able to help?
Barry
Dear Barry,
It was great to hear (41)_______ you again. I would love to help, and have phoned around, but the hotels in (42)_______
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centre are all very expensive. My aunt has a big house around there and I had (43)_______ word with her. If you like, she
would be very happy for you to stay (44)_______ her. There is a lot of room because the house is very big. Let me know
(45)_______ you are interested.
Best wishes, Greg.
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From: Conny To: Marcia
Hi Marcia,
Do you remember I wanted (Example: to) invite you, Sasha and John to my new house? Well, (36)_______ about next
Saturday evening? We (37)_______ a beautiful garden with lots (38)_______ trees. We may have a barbeque outside
(39)_______ it doesn’t rain. My mother is (40)_______ really good cook and I (41)_______ going to help her make the food.
Afterwards, (42)_______ don’t we watch a film? (43)_______ you bring a DVD with you as I haven’t got many here?
John’s coming (44)_______ bike and Sasha is getting a lift (45)_______ her father. I hope you’ll be able to come too.
Let me know soon! Conny
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Dear Sally,
I’m lying (Example: in/under) the sun on the beach. The weather is great. I’m (36)_______ to play beach volleyball later. It
(37)_______ really nice here. The hotel is big (38)_______ it (39)_______ got a large swimming pool (40)._______ are lots of
things to do here Tomorrow (41)_______ are going to a museum. I have taken (42)_______ of photographs which I will show
you when I (43)_______ home. It’s (44)_______ shame you couldn’t come.
Wish you were (45)_______.
Love, John
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It’s my birthday (Example: on) Saturday, and I am having (36)_______ funny hat party. A (37)_______ of my friends are
invited. Would you like (38)_______ come? My (39)_______ is 12 Moor Road, Gateshead. (40)_______ telephone number is
0113 4743812 (41)_______ my mobile number is 07746 457492.
Can you (42)_______ my DVD with (43)_______ as well? Also, do (44)_______ forget your funny hat!
I (45)_______ you can come.
See you soon,
Love, Mark
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Dear Richard,
It is very cold (Example: here). It has been snowing for two days. The weather is perfect (36)_______ skiing. We are going to
(37)_______ skiing this afternoon. It is very nice here, the hotel is nice and the food (38)_______ great! There are
(39)_______ of things to do, there is even a cinema in the town.
Tomorrow I will (40)_______ on a dog sledge ride through (41)_______ mountains. On Saturday I (42)_______ go to the
cinema.
I wish (43)_______ were here, you (44)_______ really like it!
See you (45)_______
Love, Tom
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Dear Amber,
The weather is great! We spent the whole day (0)___on__ the beach swimming in the sea. We arrived here two days
(36)_______. Tomorrow (37)_______ are all going to an island (38)_______ the day. I’m very excited. We (39)_______
already visited the Acropolis; (40)_______ was very beautiful. (41)_______ are many interesting sights in Athens. Last night
we walked (42)_______ a tavern and had dinner; it (43)_______ very busy.
I have (44)_______ lots of photographs, It’s (45)_______ pity you couldn’t come with us.
Katie
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Dear Christina,
Thank you for the letter (Example: and) the present. Your new house looks really nice. I can’t wait to (36)_______ and visit. My
family is going on (37)_______ for two weeks (38)_______ July. We are going to rent a house (39)_______ an island. There
are lots of places to swim and sunbathe and we are near a small town. My mum and I are going to (40)_______ a lot of
shopping (41)_______ we are there. My dad and my brother don’t like shopping, but they will take a boat out and go fishing!
Would you (42)_______ to come with (43)_______? We could go to the beach and swim in the sea, (44)_______ shopping or
we could even go (45)_______ the cinema.
Please write soon.
Love Jenny
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Dear Rachel,
Thank you very much (Example: for) telling me about this hotel. I am having a wonderful holiday here. My room is very big and
(36)_______ a view of the sea. (37)_______ morning I went swimming in the sea. Then I had lunch at the hotel café. They
serve fresh fish (38)_______ they catch near here. I had a nice big piece (39)_______ cake too.
Yesterday I (40)_______ shopping and I bought a beautiful pink dress and a silver ring. I also found a present to (41)_______
to my sister. It’s a painting of the island and I’m sure she (42)_______ love it. I also visited the museum (43)_______ they
keep the Island Treasure. The woman at the museum told me (44)_______ it was stolen by pirates and hidden on the island
250 years ago.
I hope you and your family are well. Wish you (45)_______ here!
Love, Alexis
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