English B HL REVISIOn

Which of these texts is never persuasive?

• blog

• leaflet

• review

• diary

Which of these texts is always formal?

• diary

• cover letter / personal statement

• speech

• email

In which of these text types would you be the most persuasive?

• proposal

• speech

• opinion column

You recently attended a youth conference on the future of bionic humans and bionic body parts to extend people's lifespans, and you want to share your experience with your peers. Write a text in which you explain what you learned, what people need to be mindful of, and whether you think this is a viable idea.

• News Report

• Speech

• Blog

A recent article in a national newspaper highlighted the fact that more and more young people are having health problems because they spend many hours on the computer. Write a text in which you express your opinion about this issue and how it can be rectified.

• Speech

• Letter to the editor

• Blog

Which of these text types have a formal audience?

• email

• blog

• proposal

• diary

Which of these text types are NOT written for entertainment?

• blog

• article

• review

• news report

Which of these would begin with 'Dear Sir or Madam' or 'To Whom it May Concern'?

• Email

• Personal Letter

• Formal Letter

When writing an interview, how much conversation should you write?

• All of it: a transcript of the conversation

• Just one or two quotations

• One or two quotations per paragraph

• No quotations needed; just write about the person

You have visited an information technology fair and you were impressed by the recent advances in this field. Write a text in which you encourage your peers to attend the fair

• Review

• Article

• Blog