Vit Opinion Essay thi FCE (How to write an Opinion Essay - FCE Writing)

An opinion essay is a formal piece of writing which presents the author' s point of view on a particular subject supported by examples and reasons. In the writing for FCE exam, you may be asked to write an opinion essay. For example "Write an article and give your opinion on the following statement: "modern technology has given us more leisure time than before." Here is what you need to keep in mind in order to write a good opinion essay: + Decide your opinion as for the topic discussed. + Make a list of examples, viewpoints and reasons to support your opinion. + Write well-developed paragraphs + Use linking words and phrases to join the sentences and the paragraphs within the text. + Write in a formal style, introduce the topic clearly and state convincing arguments. Normally, an opinion essay should be divided into 3 parts Part 1: Open In this part you should introduce the topic and state opinion clearly. You may want to use some of these expressions. + Some people claim/believe/say.... + It is sometimes said that..... + The question is.... + We often read/hear that..... + In my opinion..., I strongly believe that..., I am in favor of..., it seems to me that.... + From my point of view, as far as I can see, as I see it.... Part 2: body In this part you use examples and reasons to support your viewpoint (at least 2 paragraphs).You can also include a paragraph presenting the opposing point of view and reason why you think it is an unconvincing idea.

Some useful expressions - Making extra points + What's more... + In addition... + Furthermore, moreover.... - Introducing a contradictory point + Although, even though.... + Despite... + Despite the fact that.... + However.. - Contrasting views for and against + On the one hand/side....on the other... + While it's true that..... + You could also argue that........ + Nevertheless..../ However...

+ One advantage..../ Another disadvantage is that.... Part 3: Conclusion In this part you should summarize the main points of the essay and restate your opinion in other words. You may think of using some of these + On balance..., + I feel../I believe that.... + Summarizing..., + To sum up.../in conclusion../ + All in all, I believe that.... + Given this, it can be concluded that.....

Vit complaint letter (FCE Writing - a complaint letter)

Open: This first part is to describe the situation, or introduce to the problem that you may want to complain about. + I am writing to inform you of my dissatisfaction with... + I am writing to complain about............. + I wish to express my dissatisfaction with........ + I am writing to bring to your attention a serious issue I had..... Body: this part may contain at least 3 paragraphs. You may want to clearly identify the problem, the causes and effects of the problem, you can also want to ask for responses (solutions) and some warning (optional). Now, let's look at it for details: - Causes: + On 17 September 2013 we ordered 200 books from your firm, but I just got only 100 books... + I have found 20 errors in the software I bought from your company..... - Effects: + We cannot deliver books to poor students on time and that makes us feel bad about.... + The huge number of errors make it impossible for us to access and use the software.... - Solutions + I am writing to ask you please make up immediately and to ensure that such thing will not happen again.... + I want you to look into this matter.... - Warning (optional) + Otherwise, we may look elsewhere for our suppliers.. + I am afraid that if these conditions are not met, we may think of another way... Close: + I look forward to hearing from you... + I look forward to receiving your explanation of these matters...

Cch vit Article thi FCE (How to write an article for FCE)

Open: Give a title You should open your writing article by giving it a title to let readers know what you are going to write about. Example: THREE WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY AROUND THE HOUSE Introduction: you may want to introduce the subject by restating the question There are some ways in which you may begin your article: + a question: Example: Have you ever thought about improving your skills for FCE? I bet you do. But you think it is impossible for you to find a reliable web site to find out information and learn from to make your skills far better. Here you are wrong. All you need to do is just go to ilearnisharei.blogspot.com...... + a quotation or saying: Example There is a saying that goes "preparation is the key to success". I, personally believe that is true. So in order to pass the FCE exam, we may need to think of a way to prepare well.... Body: the body itself may contain one or two paragraphs. You should use clear paragraphs to catch part of your article. Conclusion: don't forget this part. Good ending is very crucial. It may be the summary of the points made in the article, the rhetorical question or the paraphrase of the statement made before. Some useful expressions that you may consider using in your article: - Let's..., how about?, what about? - I hope you can imagine... - What would you do if.... - The conclusion is... - I think you agree that... - To sum up... Remember: Don't use very formal language. Use questions and question tags Address your reader directly. Try to get her/him involve in what you are writing. Be careful with tenses Try to avoid just using one sentence to introduce or end the article Vit mt report (FCE writing)

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Body: the body your report has to be clearly divided into sections + Introduction: you may start like this: - The aim/purpose of this report is to show/illustrate/depict... - This report is concerned with/intended to/written to analyze... - This report deals with/relates to... - The following report outlines... - The report is based on.... + Present your opinion/ideas - The first/Another idea is to.... - One possibility is to.... - Our final idea/plan/suggestion is to.... - The advantages/disadvantages are as follow.... - The most convincing arguments in favor of ... are... - I would mention....as the most discouraging feature of... - Here is the list of benefits.... + Evaluation/Recommendation (if it is required by the question) - I would recommend ... because.... - I would not hesitate to recommend.... - I would suggest... - In my opinion, it would be worth.... - As result of....we/I think... - This is a good idea because.... + Contrasting and alternatives - On the one hand....on the other... - One problem is.../However... - In contrast... + Generalizing - In general... - On the whole... Concluding and summing up - In conclusion...... - To sum up.... - Our final recommendation is that... - It is a fact that... - There is no doubt that.... - Given this, it can be concluded that... - It appears to/ seems to/ tends to.... - Having proved/ presented this, I would like to...

Vit short Story (How to write a short story)

1. Th no l mt bi vit Story tt: A short story should just be written around between 120 and 180 words. A story needs paragraphing Contain the varieties of tenses, structures. Rich vocabulary, good grammar, detail and idiomatic expressions.

2. Mo vit mt Story tt Use three different tenses: - Past Simple: S dng th qu kh + Describe simple facts and states. Example: She opened his book and began to read. + Describe events that follow each other. He left the building, went to the supermarket where he realized that he did not have enough money and returned home. - Past Continuous: + To set the scene. + To show that the continuity of one action is interrupt by another action. - Past Perfect + To indicate that something happened earlier than the action describe + To indicate that what happened earlier was a long activity. Useful expressions - Background and atmosphere + It was raining with flashes of lighting outside... + The house was quite and I sat all alone... + It all began in a day when I had... + We were very and had been travelling all day... - Contrasting time and event + After.... + As soon as I.... + By the time..., At the same time..., While I was...,they were.. + Meanwhile.... + suddenly, out of the sudden, slowly, step by step, gradually... + A second later.... - The climax/ending + Just then.... + In the end.... + Eventually, finally... + That was the last time I'd ever....

You can also use reported speech or quote some words from characters to make it more vivid. How to write a less formal letter/email

Open: Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Ms Mai, Dear Mr Ba... Hi Saral, Give reason for writing Just to let you know that..... I am emailing you to.... Apologize I really sorry but.... I am afraid that.....

Offer/Request Would you like to....? Can I...?/Could you...? Would you mind if....? Recommend and Suggest You should/ought to... Why don't you....? How about...? Give bad news/good news I am so happy because.... Unfortunately,... The good/bad news is that..... Say when and where give details There is/are.... It is at/starts at.... You can get there by... Thank Thanks for.... I am really grateful for.... Close Look forward to seeing you/See you soon. Bye for now. All the best/Best wishes.

Example Hi Ngoc, I am really sorry about last week. I was really ill so I have to cancel my own party. Anyway, this is just to let you know that I'm now having my birthday party next Sunday. So the good news is that I can invite you again! Would you like to come? The party will be at my house and start at 7 pm. You can get to my house on the number 8 bus. Ask the driver to stop at Hoang Van Thu street and call me then. By the way thanks for the birthday present you sent. The shirt was a great fit! I'll wear it at the party. Look forward to seeing you on Sunday. Best wishes Write a formal letter/email

Open: Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Ms Trang, Dear Mr Nam... Reason for writing I am writing to ...(request/inform/complain about...) I am writing in connection to....

I am writing in response to... Referring to previous contact Thank you for your email/letter... Further to your letter dated... With regard to your letter dated... Give good/bad news We would be happy to... I would be delighted to... Unfortunately,... Refer to further contact I look forward to hearing from you. If you have any further questions, please to not hesitate to contact me. If you require any further information, please to not hesitate to contact me. Close Yours sincerely/ Best Regards Yours faithfully Best wishes

Example Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in response to your advertisement for "The New Year In Viet Nam" in the December edition of the Young Student newspaper. I have just finished my studies at school and have a place at University. Before I start my degree in Business and then pursue my career, I would like to take a gap year in order to increase my experience of the world. I would love to come to visit Viet Nam in this holiday to enjoy meeting friendly Vietnamese people and understand more about Vietnamese New Year customs. I would be grateful if you could send me information about your organization and details how I can join Your faithfully, Michel Vit bi REVIEW FCE cho ngi mi bt u Nhn chung ni dung bi vit chia thnh 3 phn: + Introduction + Explain + Opinion 1.Introduction: say what you are reviewing. - Phn ny l gii thiu tiu v ni dung tng qut ca film, book.. m bn xem hay c. (1 on) - C nhiu cch m bi, gii thiu khc nhau, nhng sau y l mt s cu trc m bn c th dng: + The (film, booketc) I would like to review is.. +The last Film I saw / book I read was. + Ta phim hay sch, c tc gi no vit, ni v ci g. V d: An art of the deal, written by Donald Trump is a wonderful book.

2. Explain: give details of what you reviewing - Trong phn ny, bn nn a chi tit ni dung v film hay sch m bn xem hay c (1-2 on) . Nhng ngn ng m bn c th xem xt dng: - Its set in. - its divided into.. - The story is based on (a book..) .. - Its about.. - There are many memorable characters including . - The main theme of the film is.. - What the film is saying is.. 3. Opinion: give your own opinion of what you are reviewing. - Phn cui ny l phn quan trng khng km, ti y bn a ra suy ngh ca mnh v film, sch m mnh xem ,c. (1 on) - Bn c th dng nhng cch sau: - I would recommend this film to anyone. - Although I enjoyed it, I would not recommend it for. - Its one of the best (shows) Ive ever seen. - Although I am not normally keen on (musicals), I am glad that I decided to go. - The (film) lifts you out of your everyday life.

ng thi lm tt c phn thi ny cc bn cn ch nhng vn sau:

DO`s - DO say what it is about, but not in too much detail. - DO remember to mention important or memorable characters, but DON`T spend too much time just describing them. - DO try to use a range of interesting vocabulary to bring the film to life for the reader. - DO remember to link ideas clearly, and to link paragraphs together. - DO remember to give your opinion clearly, as this is the purpose of a review, but not until the end