The essay for CAE and CPE
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Items in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
How many questions do you get in the writing exam?
A
three
B
two
C
four
D
one
Slide 2 - Quiz
For the CPE essay, you can write about any topic you want.
A
True, as long as it is argumentative.
B
True, as long as you compare two issues.
C
False, you will get one text that you will have to argue about.
D
False, you will get two texts that you will have to summarise and evaluate.
Slide 3 - Quiz
The essay is always compulsory?
A
Not true it could be a letter as well.
B
Not true I can choose my own format for both questions.
C
True, the first question is always compulsory and an essay.
D
Not true, the rapport is always compulsory.
Slide 4 - Quiz
What do you still know
about writing an essay?
about writing an essay?
Slide 5 - Mind map
Slide 6 - Video
How many paragraphs do you have in an essay?
A
3
B
5
C
2
D
1
Slide 7 - Quiz
Your own point of view is given in paragraph:
A
1
B
2
C
4
D
3
Slide 8 - Quiz
Slide 9 - Video
Your content must be relevant to the task:
A
yes, if I write an essay I need to have four paragraphs.
B
No, it shouldn't be relevant.
C
yes, I have to address the question and not use my own creativity.
D
No, I can ignore the question and write the essay I've memorised.
Slide 10 - Quiz
Communicative achievement means that:
A
I have to use short sentences.
B
I have to have a mix of simple and complex ideas.
C
I have to use easy words.
D
I have to use a lot of slang.
Slide 11 - Quiz
Organisational skills mean:
A
That I use linking words to create flow between paragraphs.
B
That I number the paragraphs in my essay.
C
That I have the same amount or words in each paragraph.
D
That I underline important ideas in my essay.
Slide 12 - Quiz
It is important that I show a range of vocabulary?
A
True
B
False
