Matching headings test 1

 
 
 
Q5.
Use the first paragraph to state your reason for writing. If you are replying to an advertisement you should 
mention where you saw it. In the second paragraph draw attention to what makes you a particularly 
suitable person for the post. Use present tenses to highlight your present situation and skills. Use the 
present perfect to describe relevant recent experience. Use the past tense to describe relevant achievements 
in the past. Don’t use informal expressions. 
Q6.
The best way of improving is to get as much practice in listening as possible. Some of this may be “real” 
English on television and radio. Use your knowledge of the world to help you predict or guess what people 
are talking about. Never stop listening too early, because quite a lot of what is said may be repeated. Don’t 
worry if you cannot understand every word. We rarely follow everything we hear, even in our own 
language. 
Q7.
It is important to have a good strong opening if your writing is aimed at persuading people to change their 
views. You can start by presenting the opposite point of view to your own, using expressions like “Some 
people argue ...” etc. This is usually followed by linking words which serve to introduce the other side of 
the argument. You can personalise the argument by using real examples. Group what you want to say into 
main topic areas.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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