Situational Writing

All these responses appeared on an online resource for Situational Writing. However none of them are as appropriate as they appear. Choose any one and change it to suit the 2020 Situational Writing Task.

In a blink of an eye

It was lovely to meet you.

How are things? 

What is going on? 

It has been a while. 

You have 3 minutes to complete this activity.

All of these responses appeared on the same website but were given no context. Can you imagine a context where using any of them would fit the same situation entirely?

Thanks for your letter, it´s great to hear from you.

Long time, no see! What a surprise to receive your email.

It was great to receive your email

Thanks for the email,

What I think/reckon is (that)

You have 1 minute to complete this activity

The 2020 Situational Writing has you recommend a holiday destination for your brother and sister-in-law. However, you need to establish a PAC with your Aunt and Uncle who have asked you for this recommendation. Choose the best starting point from the following and change it slightly to suit your needs.

Listen, did I tell you about …?

You’ll never believe what …

Oh, and another thing …

This is just to let you know that …

I thought you might be interested to hear about/know that …

By the way, have you heard about/did you know that …

Without using the word 'glad' or 'happy', how might you rephrase and extend upon one of the following statements to improve your 2020 Situational Writing response?

Glad to hear about.

I’m really glad to hear about

I’m very happy to hear about

I was very happy to read about

You have 5 minutes to complete this activity.

The 2020 Situational Writing task asks you to make a recommendations for holiday destination or type that you perhaps have never visited or experienced yourself? How might this starting point help you communicate your ideas?

I’m told that … People say that …

Before you make your recommendation about the overseas trip, it is only polite that you 'catch up' with your Aunt and Uncle. Which one of the following might you change slightly to provide an update on yourself or a fellow family member?

Listen, did I tell you about …?

You’ll never believe what …

Oh, and another thing …

This is just to let you know that …

I thought you might be interested to hear about/know that …

By the way, have you heard about/did you know that …

This is the 2020 Situational Writing Question. Using the online drawing function pick out the important parts that you must remember before you start writing.

Your brother and sister-in-law will celebrate

an important wedding anniversary next

year, and your aunt and uncle would like to

pay for an overseas trip as a gift for them.

They have seen a travel website and have

asked you to advise them about which trip

your brother and sister-in-law would like

best.

Write an email to your aunt and uncle to

explain your views. In it you should:

thank your aunt and uncle and say

which option you have chosen

state which type of holiday would be

most suitable for your brother and

sister-in-law and why

explain which of the activities and

excursions offered your brother and

sister-in-law would enjoy

say how this trip would make their

anniversary special.

You may add any other details you think

will be helpful. Use your own words as

much as possible.

Which overseas holiday destination would you like to recommend?

• A7-night luxury cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong!

• A 7-night city adventure exploring Beijing!

• A week in Bali at a luxury beach resort!

In your own words as much as possible please.

A 7-night luxury cruise from Singapore to Hong Kong!

Your cruise ship offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as first-class dining

Two swimming pools and spa facilities, plus a theatre with nightly dance performances.

This package includes:

two days at sea

unlimited access to our superb fitness centre

a day on the gorgeous beaches of Koh Samui island in Thailand

a day exploring sites in Cambodia

a day shopping and sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

two days exploring Hong Kong, including a cable car ride to The Peak.

In your own words as much as possible please.

A 7-night city adventure exploring Beijing!

Your city-centre 5-star hotel has a choice of restaurants, including a roof-top buffet serving Asian

and European cuisines.

This package includes:

return flights to Beijing

a guided tour of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

relaxation at the Temple of Heaven

a trip to Beijing Zoo, including the famous Panda House

a visit to the Bird's Nest Stadium and the Olympic Park.