Cover of the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter B1 Preliminary Training 1 for the textbook Performer B1 Phases, Vol. 1 with authors M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, E. Fiordiliso from Zanichelli

Question

In pairs read the texts in ex. 3 and answer the questions in the Strategies box.

Answer

1

  • Who is the text for? The text is for Mya. 
  • Who is the writer? The writer is Josh.
  • Which type of text is it? It's an informal invitation or message.
  • What is it about? Inviting Mya to hang out before doing homework, mentioning a few Math exercises and History book pages.

2

  • Who is the text for? The text doesn't specify.
  • Who is the writer? The writer is not mentioned.
  • Which type of text is it? It's a set of instructions.
  • What is it about? Instructions for keeping a drink refrigerated, heating before drinking, and serving with cream and biscuits.

3

  • Who is the text for? The text is for members of the debate club.
  • Who is the writer? The writer is not specified.
  • Which type of text is it? It's an announcement or notice.
  • What is it about? Informing about the debate competition on Monday at 11:30 in the lecture hall, with a request to arrive an hour and a half in advance for registration.

4

  • Who is the text for? The text is for Mary.
  • Who is the writer? The writer is not mentioned.
  • Which type of text is it? It's a casual note or message.
  • What is it about? Informing Mary about going to the shops, asking to feed the cat, and put water in the kettle for tea.

5

  • Who is the text for? The text is for Ms Steel.
  • Who is the writer? The writer is Lucy Warren.
  • Which type of text is it? It's a formal email.
  • What is it about? Requesting information about a yoga course for beginners, expressing a desire to attend lessons twice a week for six months to learn the basics.