Unit 6: Writing Assignment 6 - The Review

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Review

In the writing part of the CAE (Cambridge C1) exam there are two tasks that need to be completed in 90 minutes. 

 The first task is always an essay  and is compulsory. The second task is a choice of three options (letter/email, proposal, report, review). The word count for each task is 220-260 words.

You are going to hear a review of Mrs Corrigan's favourite website. 

Answer the following: On this website you can ........

This website works by ......

Name a few good features of this website....

The reviewer mentions a less favourable feature...

What is the downside mentioned by the reviewer?

What was the reviewers tip to beat the system?

Page 78 in the Student Book

Ex: 1 

Think about your favourite website:

 Consider the ease of use, the design and appeal of the website

and products, how it compares to similar sites, etc. 

Discuss in pairs: 

Useful language:

In my opinion, …

In my eyes, …

To my mind, …

As far as I am concerned, …

Speaking personally, …

From my point of view, …

As for me / As to me, …

My view / opinion / belief / impression / conviction is that …

I hold the view that …

I would say that …

It seems to me that …

I am of the opinion that …

My impression is that …

I am under the impression that …

It is my impression that …

I have the feeling that …

It seems to me that …

I am of the opinion that …

My impression is that …

I am under the impression that …

It is my impression that …

I have the feeling that …

My own feeling on the subject is that …

I have no doubt that …

I am sure / I am certain that …

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(Ex. 2)How to write a review 

Is it formal? 

• No.
• Should I use headings or bullet points? 
• You can use headings if you like.
• How should it start? 
• You want to capture the readers’ interest. Use a good title and an exciting opening sentence.
• How should it finish? 
• Clearly state your opinion in the conclusion.

Look at exercise 3

READ THE MODEL ANSWER TO THE TASK IN EXERCISE 3.

In pairs, work out the answers. 

• A: YES
  

Check your suggested answers for B

a) any information from the review

b) so how does it work?/ there's even a get out of jail option

c) find, type, want, works, etc

d) go blank/ boringly predictable/, present/gift/product/purchase, etc

e)  there's even a get out of jail option in the form of a next day delivery service for last minute purchases/ fancy wrapping. 

f) any sentence at the start of a paragraph

i) paragraph 1

j) paragraph 4

Make a note in your notebook of:

How your favourite website works using the words in the purple box in exercise 5 on page 79

Now discuss with your partner.

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Writing Assignment 6 - Not for a grade

In rough, make a plan of four paragraphs for a review of the website you have used. (This doesn't need to be handed in) 

Your written review should have the following: 

• Introduction
• How the site works
• Why the site is better than other sites/ extra features
• Conclusion 

Assignment 6

QUESTION 8 ON PAGE 79

sample review

Find your way on the best website

I am certainly not alone in finding Google Maps my first choice of favourite websites. In fact, in 2016 it won Best Website of the year award and is one of the most frequently visited websites. 

PARAGRAPH 1 - How the site works

PARAGRAPH 2 - Why it is better etc

It doesn't  surprise me at all that this website is so popular, I think that it will remain to be one of the most used sites and with the development of new technology, it will just get better and better.

Tip

Use page 161 in the writing guide

REMEMBER TO UPLOAD YOUR REVIEW ON TO ELO BEFORE TUESDAY MORNING the 29TH OF MAY . Please bring a printed example to the class with you.