FCE 2 ESSAYS

In the exam the essay will always be written for the teacher. Your essay should answer the question given by addressing
two content points which are given, plus another content point of your own. The essay should be well organised, with an
introduction and a strong conclusion. It should be well written in a semi formal register. This means you can use
contractions, but not too many. In the introduction you should state the purpose of the essay and the points you are
going to consider. In the conclusion you should include a summary and express your opinion on the topic.

Below is some advice for writing essays. Complete the advice using the options below.

You should:
1. Keep all your ideas and opinions relevant to the question
2. Use connecting words and phrases
3. Use the essay question to help you plan
4. Only give your opinion in the final paragraph
5. Use longer versions of basic phrases (I strongly believe NOT I believe)
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You shouldn't:
1. Be very emotional
2. Use too many contractions
3. Worry about making small mistakes
4. Use words you don't know
5. Use exactly the same words in the summary that you used in the body of the essay
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A. Give the essay a title F. Use paragraph headings

B. Use only basic language to avoid making
mistakes
C. Express your ideas in a clear and logical way
D. Be ambitious with the language
E. Express your opinion in the first paragraph
G. Include arguments in the conclusion that you
haven't used in the body of the essay
H. Only have one idea in each paragraph
I. Read the essay question and prompts carefully
J. Support your opinions with reasons, examples
and personal experiences