CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH Writing ∗ SAMPLE TEST 4 Time 1 hour 30 minutes INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are not already there. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Answer the Part 1 question and one question from Part 2. Write your answers on the answer sheet. Write clearly in pen, not pencil. You may make alterations, but make sure your work is easy to read. You must complete the answer sheet within the time limit. At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Each question in this paper carries equal marks. * © UCLES 2015 500/2598/3 Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International 2 Part 1 Answer the question below. Write 220 – 260 words in an appropriate style. 1 Your class has watched a television documentary on the impact of global tourism. You have made the notes below: Areas affected by global tourism • the environment • local economies • international understanding Some opinions expressed in the documentary: “Increased travel can have major effects on wildlife and nature.” “The survival of local economies depends on tourism.” “Travel helps us understand others better.” Write an essay discussing two of the areas affected in your notes. You should explain which area has been more affected by global tourism, giving reasons in support of your answer. You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the documentary, but you should use your own words as far as possible. 3 Part 2 Answer one of the questions 2 – 4 in this part. Write 220 – 260 words in an appropriate style. 2 Your town recently held its first ‘Sport for All’ day, with both adults and children competing in different sporting events. The aim of the day was to encourage more people to participate in sport. You have been asked to write a review of this day for your college magazine. In your review you should briefly describe the day, say whether its aim was achieved and outline any improvements for the next ‘Sport for All’ day. Write your review. 3 You have read an article in your college magazine about the effects of the internet on studying. The article focuses on the negative effects, in particular the influence of social-networking sites and email. You feel the article has too negative a view of the way students use the internet, and decide to write a letter to the editor explaining your opinion. Write your letter. 4 The place where you work has opened an office in another group from that office is coming for a three-day visit to to learn more about the business. Your manager has asked proposal outlining training activities you think would be as social events after work. Write your proposal. country, and a your workplace you to write a useful as well 4 BLANK PAGE