Writing

1. Imagine you study at one of the colleges from activity 4 (Speaking). Write a letter to your friend and share your impressions about the place and the course you are on.

2. Read the letter below and underline the following

· the name of the person who wrote the letter.

· the address of the person who wrote the letter.

· the language used to start and end the letter.

· the expression used to introduce the subject.

11 West Grove, London NW1 The University of Cambridge, 2 April Local Examinations Syndicate, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge CB1 2EU Dear Sir /Madam, I’m writing to you concerning the First Certificate in English examination which you offer to students of English. I know that it is an internationally recognized examination and if I took the exam and passed, it would help me in my work when I return to Italy. I am presently working in London and will remain in England for the next year. I would like to register for the examination and sit for it this summer, but I do not know how to go about this or how to find a school where I could take the exam. I wonder if you could advise me. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Nicola Fierari.

3. Write on one of the following:

· Write a letter to a university / college in England requesting information about their courses, qualifications, terms and conditions.

· Write a letter to an English Language school in England requesting information about their summer and exam courses.

4. Write an essay on one of the topics offered

· Is higher education a primary gateway to the privileged class?

· Are American methods of instruction really effective?

· Aims of university education.

· The problem of choosing a major.

· “Electives” – pros and cons.

· Academic freedom. Is it good for a university?

SUPPLEMENTARY READING

1. Read about two of the most famous and prestigious universities in the world.