SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
- Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing texts.
- The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length.
- Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example
2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER. - Pay particular attention to format, language and register.
- Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.
2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER
Your mother/father/parent is celebrating his/her 50th birthday. You and your
siblings are planning a surprise celebration, but you are not sure how to make
the occasion really memorable.
Write a letter to your best friend, whose mother is very good at planning, and
ask for advice. [30]
2.2 OBITUARY
A young man/woman whom you knew very well has died tragically during a
protest march in your community. His/Her family has asked you to write his/her
obituary.
Write out the obituary. You must also pay tribute to him/her. [30]
2.3
A new fast food restaurant has opened for business at your local garage. You
and a few friends have visited the restaurant and have enjoyed a meal there.
Write a review of your visit to the fast food restaurant. [30]
2.4 DIALOGUE
Your parent’s friend visited your home. Your father asked you to take him/her
home in his car. On your way back home, you had a minor accident. You had
to inform your father about the accident.
Write out the conversation that took place between yourself and your father.
NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30