How to approach Writing Test Part One ?Part One counts for one third of the total marks in the Writing Test. ?You should spend no more than 15 minutes on Part One. ?You will be asked to write a note, memo, email or message to one or more people in your company ?The first bullet point of the instructions outlines the situation. ?The second bullet point tells you what you should write, who you are writing it for, and the points that must be included. ?It is best to follow the order of the points that are required, as you will lose marks if you leave out any of them. Planning ?Read the instructions carefully so that you know what to do, and underline the key words. Writing ?Express yourself briefly and clearly ?For a memo or email you don't need to include to, from, date or subject. ?Try to use a range of appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures. ?Make the language suitable for the reader(s). Checking ?After writing, read what you have written, correct mistakes and make improvements. If you want to add anything, use a sign, e.g. *. Put a line through anything you want to omit. Don't rewrite the whole of your answer; ?Make sure the examiner will be able to read your answer. Use a pen and your normal handwriting (do not write in capital letters). ?Check that you have written your answer in 40-50 words. ?You are a manager in a large retail company. The directors have recently decided to introduce a staff suggestion scheme. You have been asked to organise the introduction of the scheme. ?Write a note to your assistant: ?saying when the scheme will begin ?explaining the purpose of the scheme ?asking him to inform. staff about the scheme. ?Write 40 - 50 words.