- 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, e.g. 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER.
- Pay particular attention to format, language and register.
- Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.
2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER
Your brother/sister will be celebrating his/her sixteenth birthday soon and you
would like your favorite cousin to deliver a speech at the birthday party.
Write a letter to your cousin requesting that he/she delivers a speech at this
birthday party. [30]
2.2 LETTER TO THE PRESS
The roads that learners use to get to school in your area are in a poor
condition.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper expressing your views
about this matter. Suggest ways in which these road conditions could be
improved. [30]
2.3 DIALOGUE
Your grandmother has been in hospital for a very long time and has become
very depressed. You have decided to visit her and cheer her up.
Write the dialogue that takes place between you and your grandmother. [30]
2.4 OBITUARY
Your best friend’s mother has passed away after a long illness. Your friend
has asked you to prepare an obituary, which you will deliver at the funeral
service. You must also pay tribute to your friend’s mother.
Write the obituary. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30