CV stands for curriculum vitae also known as a resumé.

WRITING TEST 2 Accuracy Read the text for gist and then complete it by writing one word in each gap. Most overseas students who come to study a . . . . . . . . . . . English-speaking countries find that their first b . . . . . . . . . . . is listening. Understanding c . . . . . . . . . . . many forms of spoken English is more d . . . . . . . . . . . than they expected. e . . . . . . . . . . . , after a month f . . . . . . . . . . . two, the majority find that their listening g . . . . . . . . . . . , and their next concern is speaking. This skill is more difficult to practise, so improvement h . . . . . . . . . . . to be slower. But i . . . . . . . . . . . three or four months most students find that j . . . . . . . . . . . can function quite k . . . . . . . . . . . in terms of shopping and travelling. A l . . . . . . . . . . . area of difficulty is writing, which is possibly the m . . . . . . . . . . . difficult skill to master, n . . . . . . . . . . . it is more impersonal than oral aural skills and depends o . . . . . . . . . . . the student learning a complex series of conventions. This explains p ………. many students find it q . . . . . . . . . . . to attend r . . . . . . . . . . . intensive course in academic English s . . . . . . . . . . . they begin t . . . . . . . . . . . university studies. WRITING TEST 3 Accuracy Read the text for gist and then complete it by writing one word in each gap. All students need a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to live, so finding a suitable place is likely to be a priority when they arrive to start a new course. Apart b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the minority c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . live with their parents, there are only two d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of accommodation which are generally affordable. e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all universities provide f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of residence, which can help new students g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . friends and develop a social life. They can be a h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . choice, usually being close to other university facilities, i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . some may find that they are noisy, expensive and have j . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . small rooms. The alternative is to rent k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . house or flat from a private landlord with a group of other students. l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kind of shared accommodation m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . offer greater independence and privacy, and can n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . be more economical. However, it does mean taking o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . more responsibility, p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bills need paying and the rooms have to q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cleaned. Wherever students choose to live, several things are r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A quiet place to work, a sense of security and s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . environment that allows t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to sleep properly all contribute to academic success. WRITING TEST 4 Comparison Study the information in the table comparing two cities, which both have good universities. Use it to write a report on which would be the more suitable location for an overseas student planning a one-year course about 200 words. Borchester Rowborough population 220,000 1,560,000 summer climate warm and wet cool and quite dry winter climate cool and windy cold and wet city type old cathedral city with 19th century industrial city modern service industries with modern mixed industries terrain flat, lots of parks hilly with several lakes cost of accommodation quite high medium public transport bus service not very good buses and trams, both good main advantages relaxed atmosphere good range of shops and sports facilities main drawbacks university campus is 6 km high rates of crime in from city centre some areas distance from capital 230 km 125 km Providing answers for a writing course is less clear cut than for other language areas. In some exercises there is only one possible answer, but in other cases several possibilities exist. Teachers need to exercise common sense, and accept any reasonable answer. In the case of exercises where students can choose their own topic and it is therefore impossible to provide an answer, students still appreciate having a model answer, and so some have been included. Part 1: The Writing Process

1. Background to Writing

1 notes to record reading or lectures report to describe something a student has 1000–2000 conducted, e.g. an experimenta survey project research conducted either individually or in 1000–3000 a group on subject chosen by students essay piece of writing used to assess coursework 1000–5000 subject chosen by teacher thesisdissertation long piece of writing on subject chosen by 30,000–70,000 student for final assessment in Master’s PhD course articlepaper writing published in academic journal 5000–10,000 2bi abstract 2bii acknowledgements 2biii appendix 2biv bibliography 2bv case study 2bvi preface 2bvii index 4a title 4b sub-heading 4c phrase 4d sentence 4e paragraph Answers 5 Texts are divided into paragraphs to separate the main points and make them easier to read. Paragraphs usually vary in length from three to eight sentences. para 2 begins: The first issue to … para 3 begins: Diversification must also … para 4 begins: A further consideration …

2. Developing Plans from Titles

1a Define give a definition Outline describe the main features 1b Compare examine the similarities Contrast look at the differences 1c Evaluate consider the value 1d Trace describe the main features Illustrate give examples 2 Describe give a detailed account Examine divide into sections and discuss each critically State give a clear and simple account Suggest make a proposal and support it Summarise deal with a complex subject by giving the main points 4 Sample plan: title Evaluate the effects of mergers in the motor industry in the last ten years introduction definition of merger background to motor industry outline of essay main body case studies of two mergers discussion of benefits of each merger conclusion summary of findings: value of mergers depends on quality of management in merged firm 5 The following sections are the most important: 5a An analysis of candidates for membership before 2010An outline of the enlargement of the EU between 1975 and the present. 5b A study of major privatisations in the UKA discussion of the benefits achieved by privatisation.