Interacción escrita C1
SEPTEMBER 2018
You receive the following email from a close friend who suspects that he/she is being a victim of identity theft, something that you went through only a couple of months ago.
Your friend writes:
1st June, 2018 at 2:37 am
Hello my dear friend,
I am contacting you because I’m really concerned about an issue that is keeping me awake at night. The thing is that I am convinced that my personal information has been compromised in a data breach. I can’t say for sure how, but I guess my email login was somehow accessed and through that they managed to reach my bank details and were then able to make online purchases. I know something of the kind happened to you very recently and I would appreciate it if you could give me some advice.
Kind regards,
Your friend
Write your reply (150-200 words) and advise him/her on this issue the best you can. Include possible steps to recover from identity theft.
Your answer here:
JUNE 2017
While surfing the web, you find this article from an online newspaper:
Should everyone become vegetarian?
With ethical diets on the increase among people, we want to know about what you eat and why it matters politically.
Abby Young-Powell and Natalie Gil
Monday 4 June 2018 10.25 BST
In our “Virgin vegan” series, we listen to what people and first-time voters have to say about the issues that matter most to them. With increasing numbers of citizens supporting the Green party and environmental causes, we want to ask you about your attitude towards meat. Is the consumption of meat sustainable in the long-term? Is it healthy? Should governments pass laws enforcing meat consumption regulations?
Mawy Murray wrote on June 4, 2018 1.26 BST
‘Everyone should cut down on meat – western meat-eating levels are unsustainable’
I’m 19 and a philosophy student at University College London (UCL). I am a vegan and my decision was an ethical one. I wanted to avoid killing animals just because I wanted – rather than needed – to eat them. I moved from being vegetarian to vegan as I realised that vegetarianism does little in terms of animal rights - people tend to up their dairy intake as vegetarians, and the dairy industry is filled with cruelty. It’s hard to justify the meat and dairy industries as they currently stand, because the animals are treated badly, and unless you have the money, it’s hard to obtain ethically sourced meat. Everyone should cut down on their meat consumption, as current western meat-eating levels are at an unsustainable level.
Adapted from: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/apr/10/should-everyone-become-vegetarian
Post your reply (150-200 words) answering the questions and replying to Mawy.
Your answer here:
SEPTEMBER 2017
Read the following forum post and write an entry giving your views on the topic. Use 150-200 words.
JUNE 2017
You read the article below in a local paper:
Book day – a bummer!
Are you one of those who think that the council wastes a lot of money when it comes to promote “cultural activities”? Keep reading and have a look at what happened some weeks ago! Last month’s book day didn’t get much attention from our neighbours, it didn’t manage to appeal to young people, and didn’t bring anything we could think as fascinating. In fact, most neighbours said it was deadly dull. I totally agree with them as it was the same old story, they bring poor talents that don’t put in much new or different. In a nutshell, I think it was a complete hoax! In my view, there are many other things the council could spend OUR money on, instead of wasting it on something that only benefits a small number of people. Don’t you agree with me?
You decide to write a letter to the editor, explaining your opinion on the topic (150 – 200 words).
SEPTEMBER 2016
You are a Brighton resident or a business owner. Write an email giving your view on the issue (150-200 words).
BRIGHTON OLD TOWN TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT PROPOSALS
The aim of this consultation is to seek the opinion of the people who live or own a business in picturesque Brighton Old Town. We have two different proposals for improving traffic management in the area.
1. RESTRICTIONS. During working hours, access will be restricted to residents and businesses, and controlled with barriers, CCTV cameras and permits. Through-traffic will decrease because all other vehicles will be limited to evenings and Sundays.
2. CHARGES. A Monday-Friday £10 congestion charge will guarantee access between 8am and 6pm, while reducing the volume of through-traffic. Residents’ permits will cost £100/year, while businesses will pay £500/year for parking permits.
If you are a business owner or a resident of Brighton Old Town, contact johncampbell@brighton-hove.gov.uk let us know which proposal you favour. We’d love to know what you think.
SEPTEMBER 2015
Embarrassed by personal data on the web you can ask Google to remove outdated or false information. You are Aaron Kosminski’s great grandson, and do not want your great grandfather’s name wrongly associated with a serial killer. Fill in the missing information in this Google’s “Search Removal Request” (125‐200 words).
By clicking ‘submit’ you are representing that the above statements are true, that you are requesting the removal of the search results have listed above, and that, if acting on behalf of another person, you have the legal authority to do so.
Submit
JUNE 2015
Choose ONE of these three online dating profiles and write a reply (125-200 words).
Running2U: Mildly intelligent, 52, self employed, enjoy weekends away, messing about in boats, good red wine, dinners in or out, socially presentable and looks that won’t scare your dog. No rush, no criminal record, not desperate, housetrained, can cook!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking for: Outgoing, possibly artistic, reasonably social, maybe a little crazy, good red wine, a little home entertainment with friends, weekends away.
Searching4U: I love to live an active life. I am very passionate about helping others and I am currently in the process of putting together a fundraiser to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis by climbing Mt. Rainier. The climb is also being dedicated to one of my patients that I have become very close to who loves adventure and mountains, although unfortunately his lung function prevents him from chasing his dreams due to the high altitude. I am attentive and passionate.
MomsLuvMe: I live by myself, I pay my own rent, I wear socks that match and I love my mom. I am a confident, attractive & comedic person. I do stunt work. Have you ever seen it in a movie when a hot actor has to reveal his naked ass? That’s my job. Oh, and I’m in the fitness biz, as well as back in school finishing up my pre-med requirements.
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SEPTEMBER 2014
Write an entry to post in this blog (200 words).
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