FCE Writing

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FCE Writing

What comes to your mind when you hear the word essay?

Writing

1 hour 20 minutes

2 parts

40 minutes each part

140-190 words each (you cannot go above or below)

Part 1 - Essay

You write an essay. The purpose of an essay is for you to discuss a subject, express your opinion and give reasons for your opinion.

Two types of essays:

• An essay in which you are asked to discuss a statement and give your opinion: e.g. Private cars should be banned from city centres. Do you agree?
  
• An essay in which you are asked to discuss which of two things is better, e.g. Is it better for students to study something they really enjoy when they leave school or something which will give them a good job?

Part 1 - Essay

You are given an essay title and some notes. You must write an essay answering the essay questions and using ALL the notes. 

The task will tell you e.g.: 

• In your English class, you have been talking about/discussing……….. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
• The notes outline three areas you must cover. The final note will always be your own idea.
  
• Your essay must be between 140 and 190 words. 

Requirements

• You should cover the two points you are given in the notes as well as your own idea in the third point
  
• Organise your answer in a logical way using paragraphs and linking sentences and paragraphs appropriately.
  
• Express your opinion clearly on the subject of the essay.
  
• Give reasons and example to support your ideas.
  
• Use a style appropriate for the situation (a formal style).
  
• Write grammatically correct sentences.
  
• Use accurate spelling and punctuation. 

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What object/thing should we write our essay on?

It is better to read the book first then watch the movie/series. Do you agree?

Task 1

Make a plan for your essay. 

Paragraph 1 Intro. The situation now.

Paragraph 2 

paragraph 3 

Paragraph 4 ________________. Write own idea

Pagragraph 5 ________________. Write own conclusion. (Basicaly do you agree or disagree with the question)

Task 2

Continue this introduction to complete your own (Max 35 words):

Nowadays more people want....

 

Task 3

Write your 3 main body paragraphs

Task 4

Continue :

To sum up, there are strong arguments on both sides. I believe that living alone is better for older people who have more money and like privacy, but not for young people who need to share the costs