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1. Deltion College Engels B2 Schrijven [Edu/001] thema: What makes a friend? can-do : kan gedetailleerde, samenhangende tekst schrijven waarin argumenten worden uitgewerkt en onderbouwd.

2. Tijd opdracht: 2 SBU 30 minuten idioom oefening 90 minuten maken eigen opgave; Eindprodukt: a. artikel van 300 – 350 woorden b. antwoorden idioom oefeningNodig: woordenboek+ (evt.) tekstverwerker

3. Je hebt deze opdracht naar behoren uitgevoerd als je redelijk correct Engels hebt gebruikt, met spelling en grammatica die mogelijk een enkele maal invloed van de moedertaal vertoont.

4. Situation An international magazine is planning to publish a special edition for international Friendship Week* and has invited readers to contribute an article for this. You are planning on improving your English because you would like to study abroad for one year. You decide to try and write a contribution. ____________________________________________________ * Based on Cambridge Proficiency Practice Tests, 2002, Text 1, paper 2, no. 2

5. Vocabulary exercise: teamwork 2 or 3 students Writing assignment for 1 studentno roleplay Tip: first do the vocabulary exercise on the next page.

6. Introductory exercise • Words describing character: the adjectives listed as pejorative are used to describe someone’s negative characteristics. Choose suitable opposites from among the words listed under complimentary. Check, if necessary, in an • online dictionary such as http://dictionary.Cambridge.org • Example: bad-tempered – good-natured. • N.B. Not all words are used in the exercise! Consult your teacher for the correct answers.Pejorative: • ______________________________________________________ • This exercise comes from: New Progress to Proficiency, Self-study, Leo Jones, p. 42 • Conceited – deceitful – fussy – lazy – malicious – mean – • narrow-minded – neurotic – pretentious – secretive • – solitary – sullen – touchy • Complimentary • Cheerful – easy-going – frank – generous – good-natured • – gregarious– hard-working – imaginative – kindhearted – • laid back – modest – nonchalant – open – perceptive - sociable • – talkative – trustworthy – truthful - unassuming

7. Writing assignment • Write an article explaining what you feel are the most important qualities in a friend and giving reasons for your views. Illustrate at least one of the qualities by relating a story about friendship from your own experience. • The article may be formal or semi-formal but whichever style you choose, make sure that you stick to it throughout.