1. Writing Part 2 (article) Test 1 Exam practice

2. Article (140-190 words) In Part 2 there may be a question asking you to write an article. In an article you:  write in a lively and engaging style, as the article is usually aimed at teenagers  include some of your own opinions in your writing  write between 140 and 190 words

3. Follow the instructions below. Write your answer in 140 - 190 words in an appropriate style on your answer sheet. You have seen the following announcement in an international magazine for young people. Tip! Remeber to answer all the questions or include all the points in the task. Articles wanted! We're looking for articles about who helped you in your life. Which person do you think has helped you the most? How? We'll publish the best article next month.

4. Check! Have you: □ developed your points as fully as you can? □ used expressions to make your writing engaging to the reader? □ checked through your work for the kind of mistakes you often make? □ written 140 - 190 words? Write your article. People who've helped There are many people who've helped me a lot in my life, so I think I'm very lucky. For example, my parents have always given me lots of good advice - even though I haven't always taken it! But there's one person who's always been there whenever I had a problem and that's my best friend, Marta. I met her on the first day we both started school, and we've been friends ever since. She's been there for me when I've had difficulties at school and in my personal life, too, as I know I can talk to her about anything. What's more, she always makes me feel great when I've been successful. When I won first prize in a competition, she bought me a huge ice cream! Of course, I have other friends who help me too, but not like Marta. All I can say is life would be very different without her. (157 words)