NEW HYBRID TASKS

1. You see this quote in a blogpost by Melanie McDonagh. Write a comment on the blog , explaining your point of view .

1.1. "It’s not often you can blame celebrities for a social trend that blights the job prospects of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of men and women, but it’s out there. Getting tattoed is not a good idea." Melanie McDonagh

2. You have witnessed the following crime (click on the picture) . Write a report for your local neighbours' association describing what happened and making recommendations to further the safety of local residents .

2.1. crime

3. You have seen the following short story competition advertised . You consult the rules and they say : "Narrate a childhood memory and explain how the event of the childhood memory has helped make you what you are today" . Write about a childhood memory for the competition.

3.1. competition

4. You read the following excerpt from an article in The Economist magazine . Write a post in your blog , offering your opinion .

4.1. "THAT Barcelona is one of the great cities on Earth is something on which most people can agree. The architecture, the fiestas, the food—it is a city with vibrancy and soul. But it is on the horns of a tourism dilemma. The city’s mayor-elect, Ada Colau Ballano, is looking at ways to stop the influx of visitors because, she thinks, it is in danger of becoming overrun and turning into little more than a theme park."

4.2. CHARACTERISTICS

4.2.1. TEXT TYPE

4.2.1.1. BLOGPOST

4.2.2. READERS

4.2.2.1. LOCAL WEB SURFERS / TOURISTS...

4.2.3. LANGUAGE

4.2.3.1. Register : a mixture of formal and less formal . Tone : relaxed or maybe humorous or maybe passionate. Strategy : like in an article , try to 'hook' your readers with interesting facts or anecdotes .

4.2.4. CONTENT

4.2.4.1. You have to decide whether you support or oppose restrictions on tourists . Is there a danger of xenophobia? What solutions do you propose?

5. You have read the following in an article in the Guardian newspaper . Write a letter to the editor expressing your opinion

5.1. "Prosecutions for begging have rocketed across England and Wales over the past year with dramatic increases recorded in many police force areas.The number of cases brought to court has surged by 70%, prompting concerns that cuts to support services and benefits are pushing more people to resort to begging. "

6. Breaking Up on Valentine’s Day : You've finally decided it's time to break up with your significant other. Write your girl/boyfriend a 'Valentine's' letter explaining why you wish to break up on that day.

6.1. Breaking Up