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Use of English · Open Cloze
For questions 1–5, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Tap a gap to type your answer.
The Night Train
Last spring I decided to cross the country by night train (1) of flying. I had never slept on a train before, so I was really looking forward (2) the journey. The carriage was almost empty, (3) meant I had a whole compartment to myself. I read for an hour and fell asleep as (4) as I switched off the light. By the time we pulled into the station, I had made (5) my mind: no more short flights for me.
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Guide: Before we set off, a quick word about this morning's route.
Visitor: Will there be time to stop at the lighthouse?
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Essay
In your English class you have been talking about how people travel. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Is it better to travel slowly?
the environment
what you see on the way
(your own idea)
Your answer172 words · 140-190
Most people want to arrive as fast as possible, but I believe slow travel has more advantages that we think. First of all, a train pollutes far less than a plane. In addition, people who travels by land see how a country changes from one region to the next…
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172 words
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A clear essay that answers the question and covers both notes. Your paragraphs are well organised, and your own idea is developed with an example.
Grammar and Spelling Mistakes
more advantages that we thinkmore advantages than we think
people who travelspeople who travel
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Vary your linking words: try "what is more" or "on top of that" instead of repeating "in addition". End with a sentence that gives your opinion directly.
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