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FCE Writing - Part 2
This document provides guidance on writing different types of essays for the FCE exam, including opening and closing paragraphs, structures, and registers. It discusses essays, articles, reviews, and reports. For each type, it outlines the key elements to include in the introduction, body, and conclusion as well as the appropriate register or tone. It also provides examples of possible writing prompts students could receive for each document type on the exam.
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FCE Writing - Part 2
- 1. FCE – WritingPart 2
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- 4. Closing Paragraph balanced personalcomment on the topic
- 5. Structure 1 •introduction •arguments for •argumentsagainst • conclusion
- 6. Structure 2 •introduction •one argumentfor •several arguments against • obvious conclusion
- 7. Structure 3 •introduction •arguments foror against only •conclusion
- 8. You have hada 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.
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- 11. Opening Paragraph Clearly defined,not too long and clearly linked
- 12. Closing Paragraph Summary, finalopinion, recommendation or comment
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- 17. Register •Compare / contrast •Describean event / experience / person / place •Present an opinion / argument •Provide information •Offer advice / suggestions Can:
- 18. You see thisannouncement 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
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- 20. Opening Paragraph general opinionof the film + factual details
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- 22. Structure •General opinion + factualdetails •Brief summary + comments on a given aspect •Other aspects + opinions • Recommendation with reasons
- 23. 1. Your teacherhas 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.
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- 25. Opening Paragraph General information+ data collection
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- 27. Structure •Introduction •Main body (threeor four headings with two or three points) •Conclusion •Impersonal opinions + recommendations
- 28. Register •be formal •be impersonal •notexpress personal opinions or feelings •not contain very definite statements must:
- 29. Your teacher hasasked 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.
- 30. 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/ KENIA SANTOS Contact: kenia_crissantos@hotmail.com