Week 8
Extra Writing Tasks

Sample answer · 74 words

Maria Santos is a nurse. She is 34 years old, and she is Spanish. She speaks Spanish and Portuguese, but she does not speak German. She is married. Her husband is Carlos, and he is a doctor. She has two sons. Diego is a student, and Pablo is in kindergarten. Maria has a cat as a pet. Its name is Chucky. Her hobby is dancing. She likes travelling, but she does not like sports.

Sample answer · 75 words

Japan is a beautiful country in Asia. It has a population of 126 million people. The currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen. People in Japan speak Japanese. The climate in Japan is interesting — spring is mild, summer is hot, and winter is cold and snowy. Japan has mountains and islands. There are many tourist attractions in Japan. Mount Fuji is very famous. Tokyo Tower and the Kyoto Temples are also very popular with tourists.

Sample answer · 79 words

James Miller is a chef. He is 42 years old, and he is British. He speaks English and Italian, but he does not speak Spanish. He is not married. He has a sister and a brother. His sister, Emma, is a nurse, and his brother, Tom, is a student. James has a parrot as a pet. His hobby is cycling, and he often rides his bike at the weekend. He likes cooking, but he does not like snowy weather.

Sample answer · 82 words

Brazil is a large country in South America. It has a population of 215 million people. The currency of Brazil is the Brazilian Real. The language of Brazil is Portuguese. The climate in Brazil is mostly tropical — it is hot and humid. In the south, the climate is mild. Brazil has rainforests and rivers. There are many famous tourist attractions. Christ the Redeemer is very famous. The Amazon Rainforest and Iguazu Falls are also popular with visitors from all over the world.

Sample answer · 103 words

My favourite park is Kültürpark. It is in the city centre, near the old railway station. The park is very large and beautiful. There is a café in the park. You can drink tea and eat snacks. There are also clean toilets and a playground for children. People do many activities in the park. You can go jogging or cycling, or have a picnic with your family. I also love the open-air concerts there in summer. The park is always clean, and there are many trees and flowers. I visit the park every weekend with my friends, and we feel very relaxed there.

Sample answer · 96 words

My favourite café is The Blue Door. It is in the city centre, near the university. The café is very cosy and modern. The walls are blue, and there is soft music playing. I love the atmosphere — it is quiet and relaxing. You can study or meet friends there. The food and drinks are delicious. They serve excellent coffee, fresh orange juice, homemade cake and sandwiches. The prices are very reasonable. My favourite thing about the café is the large windows — you can watch people walking outside. I go there every Tuesday after my morning classes.

Sample answer · 98 words

My favourite market is the Saturday Bazaar in the old town, near the sea. It is a very colourful and lively market. You can buy many different things there — fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade clothes, bags, jewellery and souvenirs for tourists. The market is open every Saturday and Sunday morning. It opens at eight o’clock and closes at two o’clock in the afternoon. It is always very busy and full of people. I love the smells and the sounds of the market. My favourite stall sells homemade jam and honey. I go there every Saturday with my mother.

Sample answer · 101 words

My favourite sports centre is Active Life. It is near my home, about ten minutes by bus from the city centre. The centre is modern and very clean. It has excellent facilities. There is a large swimming pool, a gym with new equipment and two basketball courts. There is also a café where you can have a healthy meal. You can do many activities there — swimming, yoga, basketball and fitness classes. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The prices are affordable for students. I go to the sports centre three times a week. I always feel energetic after my visit.