FCE ESSAY: Because cars are so convenient public transport has no future In today´s world, due to the fact the great comfortability of cars, public transport is likely to disappear. Firstly, is it true that cars are the faster way of transport. After all, there are many people who can´t afford a car. Furthermore, car is one of the most popular transport not only because its quickness but also because public transport´s fees increase each year. From my point of view, many people use cars owe to the awful quality of some buses, trains… We should also consider the fact that nowadays life is so busy that we can´t waste our time taking public transport. However, cars can cause some problems like traffic jams and accidents that could be avoided using public transport. To conclude, it seems to me that it is fine to use cars sometimes but whether the quality of public transport was better, the amount of pollution and accidents would decrease.

Let´s try with a FCE formal letter! Dear Mr Webster Thanks for writing to me. I am pretty sure my students will do their best in Manchester. I really look forward their English level improves in a really significant way. Nowadays is more important than ever because of the globalize world that with live in. Regarding to the accommodation, what I feel is that it would be better to stay with local families not only because of the prize but also due to the students will be able to meet local people in a closer way. I wonder if you would mind telling me first of all what the fees of both kinds of accommodation are. Taking into account that most students are below sixteen, I would not mind going either to the countryside or to a theme park. Added to this I would also ask what type of clothes should we bring. I look forward to receiving your reply. Yours faithfully. María López

Practising with an application letter Dear Mrs Connors, I am writing to apply for the post of monitor, which was advertised in The Morning Post last Friday. I am 25 and I have just graduated from university. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and learning new things. Moreover, during the course I spend four months in the UK so I have an appropriate level of English. Although I haven´t worked as a monitor, I have worked as a lifeguard during the university vacations, therefore I gained experienced attending children. I believe that I have the appropriate qualifications for this post due to I am a really sporty person. I have played in different team sports and I am collaborative and social. Furthermore, since I was 18, I have lived by my own for studies so I am a great chef. I love trying new ingredients and I am really good at preparing dessert. I would be pleased to attend an interview at any time convenient to you. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Amaya Lerín