[Tomare O] Writing Practice Test 1013659

Task 1

Question

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.

Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter

describe a news story in your country

explain why people are interested in it

say how the story personally relates to you

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ...,

You should write at least 150 words.

Answer

Dear Mary,

how are you? I was really surprised when you asked me about the opening of the first Primark store in Italy. It is the only one built in the country at the moment and it was long awaited.

As a famous store overseas, everyone is curious about its products, especially for their cheap prices while still mantaining a good quality. You cannot find many others shops who sell the same things with equal prices, therefore it was crowded as soon as it officially opened to the public.

I as well am excited about the store since I applied to work there as a cashier and it will be my first full-time job, it makes me a little nervous.

If you happen to come to Italy on holidays, come by to say hi, I will personally serve you!

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best wishes,

X X

Task 2

Question

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets plenty of exercise and avoids stress.

What should people do to stay healthy in your country?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

You should write at least 250 words.

Answer

Maintaing a balanced diet while keeping fit and relaxed defines a person as healthy. In this essay I will discuss what it is possible to do in Italy in order to keep a good health.

First of all, as a country covered in nature, it is ideal to spend the weekend by reaching the mountains. Not only the air is much cleaner, but its also possible to take long walks deep into the woods avoiding cars or crowded city centres, enjoying beautiful sceneries. The north of Italy is known for its landscapes, such as Asiago or Cortina which attract tourists every time of the year.

If people prefer to remain in their towns, spending some time per week at the gym helps both the body and the mind. Especially during the winter as the weather gets colder, people can exercise their muscles and burn calories by training using professional equiments, together with other people. It helps to socialize and is a good way for elderly people to spend some time outside the house instead of being sit all day.

Italy is mostly famous for its delicious food, as low calories dishes maintain a good taste while keeping the body healthy. Having a balanced diet is essential to keep the body from gaining weight and convert it to muscles, otherwise training every day will not bring results.

In conclusion, in this essay I described different activities people can do in Italy to keep fit, although a good diet plays an important role as training but eating fast-foods will only waste a person's efforts.

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