Part C

Give your opinion.
Choose one of the following statements and write about 60 words.

Write a story.
Write a story with the following ending: ... And that is how we became friends. Write about 120 words.

Write an e-mail.
Write an e-mail of about 120 words to apply for the job.

Give your opinion.
Choose one of the following statements and write about 60 words. Note: These statements contain only some possible arguments. You can also use a different kind of argumentation. Using social media is a waste of time. I think this is correct because life on social media doesn’t generally mirror reality. People usually only post personal opinions, pictures, and details of their private life on social media.
One should rather spend their time with friends, discuss important news, and spend time outside. One should always ask oneself what is more important: posting a picture of good-looking food or enjoying the company one’s eating it with? OR I don’t think this is true because social media enables us to keep in touch with friends around the world and see how they spend their leisure time. Social media has become one of the most important ways of communicating and sharing information nowadays. Political parties and global and local companies, like Coca-Cola or Adidas, often use social media accounts to spread information. Young people should be more active in politics. I have a divided opinion on this statement.
On the one hand, I think it is important that young people participate in politics and help shape our future. On the other hand, I assume that young people can be easily influenced and manipulated. Nevertheless, I believe it is essential to be active and try to have a good influence on our politics, but also to question statements and decisions critically, especially those made by populist parties. There should be a veggie day at the school canteen once a week. I agree. A veggie day is both good for students' health and a nice change from the usual cafeteria menu. It's also worth remembering that we should all be more mindful of what we consume. Plus, giving up meat now and then is both healthier and good for nature. More regional and seasonal products would then be bought, which also helps fight climate change as well as factory farming. OR I do not agree. In my opinion, no one should be forced to only eat vegetarian meals. A school’s menu should offer a variety of dishes on a daily basis. I think it is important to serve both vegetarian and meat dishes to give everyone a choice of what to eat. It’s a good canteen’s duty to offer healthy, regional, and seasonal products.

Write a story.
Write a story with the following ending: ... And that is how we became friends. It is Wednesday evening. I’m sitting in my room, trying to concentrate on my homework. The window above my desk keeps drawing my attention because I could clearly see my neighbor’s driveway and there is a lot going on today.
A new family is moving in. I really hope they have children my age because it would be so cool to have a friend right next door! I gave up on my homework, stared out of the window and watched the scene. Although I didn’t see anyone my age, I kept on hoping. After a while, I heard the doorbell ringing and my mom calling out to me. There they were our new neighbors and their daughter. And she is my age. Our eyes meet, she smiles and that is how we became friends.

Write an e-mail.
Write an e-mail of about 120 words to apply for the job. To: watergatebeachhotel@wgbh.com
Application for the job as a KIDS’ ENTERTAINER Dear Madam and Sir, I am very interested in your job offer as a kids entertainer at your hotel. I am 16 years old and just finished school with good results. I speak German and English fluently and know how to speak Spanish and French at a medium level, which I’m currently improving by attending language classes. Due to internships in the past, I bring a lot of experience in working and entertaining children. At school, I used to help at the afternoon care for children aged seven to nine and participated at youth camps as a supervisor during my school holidays. I have no trouble blending into new teams and am always happy to gain new experiences.
I would love to join your team and hope to hear back from you soon. Best regards,
(Your Name)