You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money and you want to share this good news with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● explain where the money came from ● say what you intend to do with the money ● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.

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Ashling, I’m writing to let you know about the incredible surprise that Derek and I got when we won close to half a million euros

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night. We won the money with a lottery ticket that had five out of the six numbers correct. The funny thing is that I didn’t even know Derek had bought the ticket until I heard his shouting coming from the sitting room and I ran in to find out what was wrong with him. It really is a lot of money, but we nearly have it all accounted for already. We still owe a bit of money to the bank from the loan we took out to put Shane through college and we want to pay off the rest of his mortgage for him as well. It’ll be easy to spend what’s left after that. Anyway, it would be great to have a little

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to mark the occasion. I was thinking that we could go somewhere a bit fancier than normal and I remember you talking about that new Indian place in town with all the good reviews, how about we meet there for dinner on Saturday? All the best, Fionnula

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Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

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Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

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You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money and you want to share this good news with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● explain where the money came from ● say what you intend to do with the money ● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

More and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television, microwave ovens and rice cookers. Is it positive or negative?

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Genetic engineering is an important issue in society today. Some people think that it will improve people’s lives in many ways. Others fell that it may be a threat to life on earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Many criminals commit further crimes as soon as they are released from prison. What do you think are the causes of this? What effects will this have on society?

Globalization has brought about more positive economic impacts than negative ones. To what extent do you agree with this statement?