1. Creative writing
School-leaving exam

2. General information 2 parts 60 minutes altogether
you can use a dictionary (only paper book)
use blue or black pen
write in a readable way (illegible text won’t be evaluated)
you needn’t follow the order of the questions as given in the task but make sure your text is logical

3. General information What counts as one word? EVERYTHING
- articles (a, an, the), prepositions, conjunctions - names of sth. (Romeo and Juliet, the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,…)
- numbers (1,21,… = nothing/ one, twenty-one = 1 word)
- abbreviations (UK, EU,… = 1 word)
contractions are counted as two words (won’t, isn’t, can’t,…)

4. 2nd part 1st part Letter (invitation, apology,
60-70 words
Max 12 points
Letter (invitation, apology,
refusal,....)
Description
Message, notice ( ,…)
Instructions
1st part
words
Max 24 points
Letter (formal, semi-formal, informal, …)
Description (people, places,
events)
Essay (narration, opinion based,
argumentative,.…)
Article (review, report)
Message

5. Word order (don’t translate word after word!!!) Articles
Be careful about:
Word order (don’t translate word after word!!!)
Articles
Subject - verb concord
New words / using dictionary (e.g.: pelvis ≠ frying pan)
Repeating words
PTN (first, however, this one, him, ….)
Paragraphs (don’t forget)

6. Linking words
And
also, as well, too, in addition, besides, furthermore
But
however, still, nevertheless, on the other hand So
therefore, consequently, as a result, as a consequence

7. Linking words Time clauses
when, until, while/as, as soon as, after, before, since
Conditional clauses
if, unless
Clauses of contrast
but, although, in spite of (the fact that), despite (the fact that)
Clauses of reason/result
because, so
Clauses of purpose
to, in order to, so that

8. Linking words Rephrasing Correcting yourself Contradicting
Joe isn’t the most popular person around here. In other words, no one likes her.
Correcting yourself
We play basketball. I mean/ Or rather volleyball.
Contradicting
Sarah’s lazy. On the contrary, she works extremely hard.
Picking up a topic
I like Tina. I went on holiday with her. Talking of holidays, what are your plans for this year?
Supporting a statement
We don’t need to take a taxi do we? After all, it’s only 200 m.
Giving an example
Yes, I do think Harry’s rude. He shouts at waiters, for example / for instance.

9. Linking words Joining paragraphs
Firstly/To begin with/In the first place…..
What’s more/also/secondly/furthermore/besides/ apart from this…..
One point in favour of…/One of the advantages …..
In conclusion/To sum up/ All things considered…