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Lifestyle in Italy and Abroad:
Sample writing tasks
Italian passions
Item 1
(Write approximately 150 words)
You have just eaten a fantastic meal in a new Italian restaurant. Write a review for your local paper.
You may wish to include:
- what you ate
- information about the quality of the service
- the ambience
- the price and whether it is value for money
- your recommendation
- opening hours
- how to make a reservation.
Item 2
(Write approximately 150 words)
You are oganising a dinner party and your guests are very fond of Italian food. As you have very little time to do the shopping you ask your father to help you. Leave a message for him explaining what you plan to cook, the ingredients you will need, who is coming to the dinner and their expected time of arrival.
Item 3
(Write approximately 150 words)
You have a part-time position in an Italian delicatessen. The owner asks you to write a short advertisement for "La Fiamma" outlining the specials for the week.
Item 4
(Write approximately 150 words)
Write a letter of complaint to a local restaurant detailing your dissatisfaction with the food and service. Make recommendations to the owners about the changes that they will need to make.
Al mercato. (Venezia)
Festivals and Traditions
Item 1
(Write approximately 150 words)
You have attended an Italian wedding for the first time. In a letter describe it to a friend.
You may wish to include:
- whether you enjoyed the wedding or not
- a description of the events
- an explanation of the use of confetti and bomboniere
- the music that was played at the reception.
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