SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
• Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.
• 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 Letter to the press.
• Pay particular attention to format, language, register and audience.
• Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.
2.1 LETTER TO THE PRESS
You have had many electricity and water disruptions in your area.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper expressing your views and feelings about this. [30]
2.2 OBITUARY
Your beloved grandparent has passed away. Write an obituary to inform others of his/her death. Also pay tribute to him/her. [30]
2.3 PERSONAL RECOUNT/INFORMAL REPORT
Recently you witnessed an incident of shoplifting at your local store.
The owner of the store has asked you to submit your personal recount/informal report of the incident.
Write out your personal recount/informal report. [30]
2.4 DIALOGUE
Your parent does not approve of one of your friends. You have decided to convince him/her that this friend is not a bad influence on you.
Write out the dialogue that takes place between you and your parent. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30