fce writing - part 2
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FCE – Writing Part 2
Essays
Opening Paragraph
general topic
Closing Paragraph
balanced personal comment on the topic
Structure 1
•introduction
•arguments for
•arguments against
• conclusion
Structure 2
•introduction
•one argument for
•several arguments against
• obvious conclusion
Structure 3
•introduction
•arguments for or against only
•conclusion
You have had a discussion on the media's treatment of famous people in your English class.
Your teacher has asked you to write an essay, giving your opinions on the following statement. Famous
people such as footballers, film stars and politicians, deserve to have a private life without journalists
constantly following them.
Write between 140 and 190 words.
Articles
Title
Informative and attractive
Opening Paragraph
Clearly defined, not too long and clearly linked
Closing Paragraph
Summary, final opinion, recommendation or comment
Structure
•Title
•Introduction
•Main body
(2 paragraphs)
•Conclusion
Register
•Amusing stories
•Reported speech
•Descriptions
May include:
Register
•Formal
•Informal
Can be:
Register
•Opinions
•Thoughts
•Facts
Should give:
Register
•Compare / contrast
•Describe an event / experience / person / place
•Present an opinion / argument
•Provide information
•Offer advice / suggestions
Can:
You see this announcement in a magazine. We invite you to write an article on ‘The City of the Future’. In
what ways will Cities be different in the future? In what ways will they be the same? The writer of the
best article will receive a prize.
Write between 140 and 190 words
Reviews
Opening Paragraph
general opinion of the film + factual details
Closing Paragraph
Recommendations with reason
Structure
•General opinion + factual details
•Brief summary + comments on a given aspect
•Other aspects + opinions
• Recommendation with reasons
1. Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a book you have read recently. The best reviews will go in the school
magazine. Review the book giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.
2. Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a film you have seen recently on DVD or at the cinema. The best reviews will go in the school magazine. Review the book giving your
opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.
3. At school you are building a tourist website in English. Your teacher has asked you to write a review of a restaurant you
have eaten at in your town. Review the restaurant giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.
Write between 140 and 190 words.
Reports
Opening Paragraph
General information + data collection
Closing Paragraph
Impersonal opinions/recommendations
Structure
•Introduction
•Main body (three or four headings with two or three points)
•Conclusion
•Impersonal opinions + recommendations
Register
•be formal
•be impersonal
•not express personal opinions or feelings
•not contain very definite statements
must:
Your teacher has asked you for a report on transport in your local area. Mention the main means of
transport used and suggest how transport facilities could be improved.
Write between 140 and 190 words.
Images credit
Slides 1-2, 9, 19, 24 http://www.flickr.com/photos/un_photo/Slide 3,11, 20, 25 http://www.flickr.com/photos/loop_oh/
Slide 4, 12, 21, 26 http://www.flickr.com/photos/iguanajo/ Slides 5-7, 13, 22, 27 http://www.flickr.com/photos/didmyself/Slide 10, 14-17, 28 http://www.flickr.com/photos/s-t-r-a-n-g-e/
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