SUMMIT 2

INTERMEDIATE 9
1ST WRITING TASK
PAGE 12

WRITING: A BIOGRAPHY OF A LIVING PERSON YOU ADMIRE

(150-200 words)
DO organize it First paragraph
in a clear and should introduce
logical way. the person you
Barack Obama is a famous politician, who became the 44th President of the admire in a
United States in 2009, becoming the first African American to serve in that general way.
office.

Obama was born in Honolulu in 1961, as the son of a white American mother
and a black Kenyan father. Obama grew up in Hawaii; however, he left the
state to attend college inland. As a result, he earned degrees from Columbia DO include
University and Harvard Law School. relevant
information.
While Obama was working as a community organizer in Chicago, he met and
later married Michelle LaVaughn Robinson in 1992. They have two daughters
together. After this work, in 2004, he was elected by a record majority to the
U.S. Senate from Illinois and, in February 2007, announced his candidacy for
President. It was a tough campaign, but he succeeded and became the first
African American President.
DO include
DO include
Although he was very popular, Obama faced very significant challenges as a Coordinating
Subordinating
President. Whenever he tried to accomplish a particular goal, he faced conjunctions.
conjunctions.
prejudice for his color, and strong opposition from the Republicans.

But the reason why I admire him is that, while in power for 8 years, he DO end with a
always maintained a balanced and responsible attitude towards problems, final and
always trying to do the very best for his country. concluding
idea.

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INTERMEDIATE 9
2ND WRITING TASK
PAGE 24

WRITING: AN EXPERIENCE THAT TAUGHT YOU A LESSON

(150-200 words)

DO introduce
DO include I was an outstanding student at university; unfortunately there was a course the topic in a
adjective about which people were really worried. It was statistics. general way in
clauses the first
After failing exams, I was desperate since I needed sixteen to pass; luckily, paragraph.
all was not lost, the professor, who was compassionate, gave students a last
chance, which was the presentation of a project. So, I asked Marco, who
was my best friend, for help. He had decided to present the project,
DO include
DO organize it because he desired to obtain extra points and increase his grade.
vocabulary
in a clear and learnt in this
It was Sunday and helped me out with my project, but he could not go to
logical way. UNIT
university the following day, so he asked me to do him a favor, which was
to hand in his project. When I was going to my class I was checking his
project, which was much better than mine, and I totally understood I was
DO include not going to get a grade as good as his. Because of this, I decided to erase
relevant his name from his project and present it as it was mine. I did it, also
information because the professor said that he was not going to return us the projects.

However, the professor decided to give back the projects, and when my
friend noticed that his work was mine, he immediately told the professor
DO end with a
about it, and I had to take the blame.
final
After this, I learned that I shouldn’t cheat to obtain a benefit, even though concluding
I am in a difficult position. idea.

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INTERMEDIATE 10
1ST WRITING TASK
PAGE 36

WRITING: A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE

Narrate past events logically
(150-200 words)

DO include an It was during my senior year at high school when I was about to die.
introduction It was my school kermesse where I was having the time of my life with
sentence my friends, playing some fair games and mocking around at each
other.

I cannot say that the food was the best representative of our Peruvian
cuisine and we did not particularly enjoy the food taste. After this DO include
unpleasant experience, we made up our minds about eating in a Adverbial
restaurant we usually went. Clauses and
At 3:00 p.m. approximately, we decided to return because there was Phrases
going to be a concert at 5. We had to cross Brazil Avenue in order to
get to school. Unfortunately, while crossing I had not paid attention to
the traffic lights, which were in red. While I was crossing my friends
screamed, ‘Victor!’ and I turned my head to the left and before I
could react, out of the blue a van appeared and hit me. Due to the DO include
impact, I was launched some meters in the air. Miraculously, I was not relevant
hurt, only one little part of my jeans were torn. information
I stood up and wanted to head school, but before leaving, a police
officer approached me about accompanying him to the police station,
but I was not willing to do it and opted to run away.

Be concise and clear I never mentioned this frightening experience to my parents, but now
I am more cautious when crossing avenues and streets.

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INTERMEDIATE 10
2ND WRITING TASK
PAGE 48

WRITING: PROVIDE TIPS FOR SOLVING A PROBLEM

(150-200 words)

The internet is a wonderful tool with obvious benefits for its users. First paragraph
However, it has also originated serious problems, such as the ease paraphrases the
with which children can access potentially dangerous sites. Another topic
DO include major problem is the growth of online fraud and hacking. How can statement, to
vocabulary these problems be tackled? introduce the
learnt in this
problem.
UNIT About the first point, governments should not claim people are
making an issue out of this. On the contrary, they must ensure that
adequate legislation and controls are in place to prevent young
people from accessing dangerous sites. Parents also have a part to
DO include play, so it’s crucial to closely monitor what their children do, and DO include
supporting restrict their access to certain sites, which can now be done through transitional
sentences for various computer programs. topic
relevant sentences
In addition to the ideas presented above, and about the second
information,
issue, companies must also improve their onsite IT security systems.
examples, etc. As a consequence, fraud and hacking would be much more difficult
to perform, thanks to the implementation of thorough reviews.

To conclude, browsing online is an amazing technological innovation DO end with a

DO organize it that has made a change in people’s lives, but not without negative final concluding
impacts. Nevertheless, with the right actions by individuals, idea.
in a clear and
governments and businesses, it can become a safe place for
logical way.
everyone.

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ADVANCED 1
1ST WRITING TASK
PAGE 72

WRITING: COMPARE AND CONTRAST TWO CITIES

(220-260 words)

1stpart:
Both Washington DC and London are capital cities of English-speaking countries, and yet DO
they offer vastly different experiences to their visitors. Throughout the next lines, we
Do introduce organize it
will discover how similar or different these two cities are in terms of their history, their
the topic to in a clear
culture and their residents.
the reader. and logical
Like Washington DC, London offers a varied selection of museums that harbor many of way.
the world’s most valued treasures. While Washington DC has the National Gallery of Art
and several other Smithsonian galleries, London’s art scene and galleries have a definite
edge in this category. From the Tate Modern to the British National Gallery, London’s art
Do use
2nd part: ranks among the world’s best.
Do With regard to places for entertainment like restaurants, pubs, and bars, both cities connectors
emphasize have a wide selection of expensive and elegant restaurants, as well as a similar amount to link your
the of global and national chains. However, while London may be better known for its pubs ideas.
similarities and taste in beer, DC offers a different bar-going experience with clubs and pubs that
tend to stay open, later than their British counterparts.
Economically and culturally speaking, not only Washington DC but also London, continue
to hold significant influence in both global spheres. Do use
language
On the other hand, there are many differences between the two. To begin with, both according
3rd part: cities developed on very different time lines. First, London has a history that dates back to the level.
Do over two thousand years, Washington DC, on the contrary, has only formally existed
emphasize since the late eighteenth century. Hence, when comparing Britain’s historical depth to
the that of the United States, London has a much richer past as opposed to Washington DC.
Do provide
differences Second, even though both cities share a very expensive cost of living—both in terms of
housing and shopping, a downtown one-bedroom apartment in DC can easily cost clear
$1,800 per month, while a similar “flat” in London may double that amount. examples
4th part:
Do develop your After comparing and contrasting both cities, we can conclude that even though
conclusion Washington DC and London are major capital cities of English-speaking countries in the
making Western world, I would choose to live in Washington DC based on the fact that the cost
reference to of living is not as expensive as in London and it offers a more up-to-date lifestyle.
what was
discussed in
your paragraphs

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ADVANCED 1
2ND WRITING TASK
PAGE 84

WRITING: DESCRIBE YOUR WEAKNESSES

(200-260 words)
1stparagraph:
Do state the
weakness and
My greatest weakness is my inability to articulate my thoughts when
summarize its
speaking. I do not seem to be able to effectively convey my ideas, which Do use
effects on your
has a negative effect on my oral performance at school. transitions to
life.
connect ideas
between
This weakness of mine has gotten me into serious problems in my school sentences or
life. For instance, when my teacher asks me to support my ideas, I am paragraphs.
2nd paragraph: unable to get my point across. I can´t think of any ideas, or even if I have
Do explain the interesting ones, they come all at once, and I just don´t know how to
weakness and express them. As result of this, all that I get to produce is an unintelligible
its effects with message that nobody understands. It gets worse during my oral
examples. presentations. For example, I lose track of where I am, I become anxious or Do use
even start stuttering. Because of this problem, my oral performance grades subordinating
are low, and I get frustrated as I feel I am unable to communicate. conjunctions to
connect ideas
within a
I have been looking for ways to overcome this weakness. A friend sentence.
suggested that I work on my self-esteem in order to speak more
3rd paragraph: confidently so that I do not get anxious when I speak in public. Since people
Do describe a enjoy order and clarity, another friend suggested that I take some time to
way you organize my thoughts which will allow my listeners to be on the same page.
might In this way, my audience will understand exactly what I say and what I
overcome the mean. Another important suggestion was to narrow the subject to key
weakness. points without overloading my listeners with unnecessary information. I
will take these suggestions into account and put them into practice for my
next discussion which will be held next month.

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 SUMMIT 2
ADVANCED 2
1ST WRITING TASK
PAGE 96

WRITING: WRITE A FUNNY STORY THAT INCLUDES A DIALOGUE

(220-260 words)
Do make a
new paragraph
Do put the For many years, an elderly gentleman had had bad hearing problems, hearing every time a
speaker slurred and mumbled voices. So, one day he decided to go to the doctor. new speaker is
before or introduced.
after the “ My problem is serious and I can’t go on like this. Certain sounds seem too loud, I
reporting have difficulty following conversations when two or more people are talking, I
verb when it have difficulty hearing in noisy areas and problems hearing when there is too
comes after a much background noise. Sometimes I feel off-balance and dizzy, I feel pressure in Do put a comma
quotation. my right ear and a buzzing sound. Can you help me?” asked the man. after the
reporting verb
Do use The doctor said, “Don’t worry, the solution is easy. I’ll have you fitted for a set of when it comes
reporting hearing aids that will allow you to hear 100%. A tinnitus, which is designed to before a
verbs such as: deliver relief from ringing in the ears and a Receiver-in-Canal, which is small, quotation.
say, reply,
discreet and quick to fit, is the most common hearing aid and perfect for first-time
add, claim,
announce, wearers. ”
answer,
assert,
When the
express, etc. “Thank you doctor,¨ the old gentleman replied, ¨I’ll be glad to try them,”
reporting verb
comes within a
After a month the elderly man went back to the doctor and the doctor said, "Your
When writing quotation, do
hearing is perfect now. Your family must be really pleased you can hear again."
indirect put quotation
speech, don´t marks around
To which the gentleman said, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around
use a comma each part of the
and listen in on their conversations.
after the quotation
reporting
verb.
He claimed that so far he has changed his will three times!! After reflecting on this,
the doctor wondered if at the end, anything good came out of it.

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1ST WRITING TASK
PAGE 96

WRITING: TECHNOLOGY IN THE FUTURE

(220-260 words)
First controlling
idea.

1stpart: Scientists and futurists have been trying for decades to predict the future of our Do include a
Do introduce
society. They argue that in the near future technological advances that relate to thesis statement
nano-scale devices will be implemented throughout the world. Furthermore, so the reader
the topic to the
many believe that the possibility of artificial intelligence has been brought to light know what to
reader.
in such a way as to excite many into believing that it will be phenomenal. expect with two
controlling ideas.
Nano-bots are being considered for their ability to carry out tasks that have been
pre-programmed in an automated fashion with no awareness on the host’s
2nd paragraph: behalf. Nano-devices could be used as controllable extensions of the human body Second
Do develop the which would give health professionals the ability to monitor and treat people in a controlling idea.
first controlling better way. These plans will of course need a few more years of development and
idea testing, assuming that this technology is indeed possible and that it can be
controlled to produce desired results. This being the case, a very bright future will
be faced by humanity. Do provide
examples and
3rd paragraph: In addition, the possibility of artificial intelligence makes us look toward the future facts to support
Do develop the with much excitement. Artificial intelligence could help scientists develop new your ideas.
second and exciting breakthroughs. Of course, neuroscientists will need the ability to
controlling idea unlock all the mysteries and secrets of the human brain and make it capable of
receiving manipulated abilities.
Do restate what
you have said
In conclusion, technology, unpredictable for scientists and futurists, is seen often
previously.
4 paragraph:
th as a consequence of science and engineering. It is the fastest growing and
advancing phenomenon in our economy today and how this may affect the future Do not include
Do write the
of our society remains to be seen. extra details.
conclusion.

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