Mae Exam Essentials 1 Essay >> Exam task — Part 1 ‘You must answor this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style, In your English class you have been talking about the internet. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. ‘Write an essay using all the notes and sive reasons for your point of view. Useful phrases Introducing the topic To begin with . The frst point | would ike to make ‘As some of us know, As we all know, ‘Most people believe Expressing opinions ie to me that with |.am in favour of / am against For me, the most important. Discussing pros and cons (On the one hand, .../On the other hand, However, Nevertheless, There are many argurients against /in favour of 18 Ccombrge nals: Fist Wetting bank Notes Write about people's lives? 1. communicating with friends 2. news and current affairs 3 Giving examples For example / instance, One example of. 15. ‘such a8... Conclusion. To sum up, | believe there are advantages ... In conclusion, . On balance, {your own idea) >> Approach > Make sure your writing is well ‘organised and clearly paragraphed, starting with an introduction and. tending with a conclusion summarising your opinion, » You need to write about the wo cloments in the notes, as well as ‘adding an idea of your own. This third idea must be different from the other two, and cannot simply be your conclusion at the end of the ‘essay. Think about what your own idea will be before you start writing. Fead the question carefully and write 2 bri plan so you know what to include in each paragraph. The register should be neutral or ‘semi-formal, and even if you have strong opinions on the topic, you should try to express them in an ‘objective way and look at both sides of the argument.>> Model answer Stato the general tori inthe first paragraps You can present the sisedvantoges of the ‘statement or situation in 18 separate paragrarhy ‘Sum up the mal points and say whether there art ‘more advantages than isadvantages. Show Cleary whether you ‘agree, disagree or partly agree with ths ‘stator ‘The use of the ern snow wdsspread sparc of most peo’ nes. and some belive thats overall cect areharmf to society One way of wring this kind of essay Isto present he sévantages ofthe Statement of situation inone paragraph. Use ‘the two points inthe notes and add one of ‘Aswe allknow the internet makes eaoy tokeep in ‘ouch wth frends or fay, for example by using social networking sites. You can ao find out about eventain ‘thewider word most as soon a6 theyhave happened Moreover, students use the intamet to find useful Information for hemswerk and colege projects. help with homework, On the other hand ther are deadvantages too For example people can spend comuch time chatting to ‘ends on thor computers that they rarely meet them es inking ware a ‘face-to-face Furthermore, the news tht people see an ceca ienrertet ‘he mame isnot aways accurate. Accuracy canal ‘or disdvantages) in bea protien for students useg the incerset for thelr ‘your paragraph. homework unless from a elale website may be On alance| think there are more advantages than lsadvantages to wing the inte. A lang. perp are carfuland donot autematcaly belle everything ‘they so eit, then the tert canbe a postive part oF thar hes, Cambridge Eneilsh: Fist Writing Banke 185;WRITING >» Exam task — Part 2 ‘You have received this email from your English-speaking friend, Adar. From: Adam ‘Subject: Exchange programme I've been offered the opportunity to come to your ‘town on an exchange student programme, How essy is it to find accommodatior? What is the transport lke? And what is life tke in your area? Do you think I should take up the offer? Write soon! Adam Write your email, >> Model answer 186 In te introduction ‘eet your fend TH equires yout ive information ‘bout your srea ‘and advice about ‘the exchange Exam Essentials Useful phrases Introduction Conclusion. ‘Thanks for your message /email. Well, thats all for now. Sorry | haven't written before. | hope this is helpful. ''m really glad /sorry /pleased Do keep in touch. tohear ‘Write soon. Body of ems In my view / opinion, Mtwould be a good i You should / shouldn't Don't forget to If were you, ! would /' Dear Adam 1 was really pleased to get your ema last weck and £0 earth you mightbe come on et exchange prgramme. ‘Sorry haven wren back before now, bt Ive been very busy working in my parents’ hop. Inyouremalyou asked me about accommadation. There _astudert residence not far fron our apartment ean fied ‘ut Fyaucouldgevarcomthere, andhow muchit wlcost, ‘The bus sores hare & very efficent and relate, The ‘alege Is within walking distance from the town centre, ‘and it woul ake you about 20 mates to wal there lenin oe exchange programme awendertlopportunity foryouta spend time anay from New York Lio reisvery retain. the pace of Weis low selthe people are Friendly twee yeu, woul thine Dre! Im realy king forward to seca you hre and showing {you arouse my faveurte places, Dwrte and el me what you decide, Lookatter yours Me CCombrikige oleh Pest Wetting Banke Look after yourself. Give my love / regards to is.on a aliferent tpl, Finish your email Inn Informal way. Send greetings and ask he reader to trite backMTL [ae >> Exam task— Part 2 You see this announcement in your college Englis magazine. language Everyone has a favourite film. What makes a certain film mean so much to us? Write @ review of your favourite film, and tells why ‘you like it so much. we publish your review, you will win fre film tickets for {wo people. Write your review. >> Model answer A review ie piece cof writing where you are asked to give ‘yur opinion ebout EV programme, @ film or play you have Decida how formal th beri you are writing Useful phrases Adjectives Film-related vocabulary exciting, amusing, gripping, ‘The story is set absorbing, excellent, The main characters outstanding, hilarious Itis produced / directed by ... fascinating The performance is... The pace is slow / fast. Adverbs ‘The message conveyed is. extremely, incredibly, The special effects are... awfully, terribly, amazingly, _—_‘low-budget film, script, surprisingly, particularly audiences, blockbuster Fim review Teale language can be at summary ofthe plot ‘and cormment an the ‘main charactors Moke the avourte fms Titanic, a wonderful story with Introduction Wate! eee deh interesting without Incredible special effects, tance rot ony commerc ‘ving dtals success bu also a goo fis, | Sou ne im In this fima rch young womanon the kaurcus Teale language should 2 oie meets a struggling artist and they alhelleoay in love. When the ship sinks he saves her ife bt drowns Theyoung woman never frgetshin or steps ling hs ‘normal memory The two main characters are fasting and hey have awonderfulon-seren chemistry Ty to make the Provide » brit review interesting by The fo very reaietc and the scenes when the ships eee Siking are extremely dramatic You can fa th pani of opttatcatedlonguage. ‘he pple tying to getaway, and this prt of he fim ‘Avoid ropeating simple is particularly arpingl Athough the fs succesis sdjeetives like good of partly based on to amazing spacial eects and action bade Use adjctves ko ‘Sequences, the director aloo focuses on how charactors fascinating, rpping {ct nthe crisis whch makes tan emtional fi £9 factored) List the things thot You tked most about ‘he film watch Tho sinking ofthe Titanic may be one of the most Important scons for humanity. The great ship was ‘thought to beuncinkable. People thou they haa The conclusion should conguered naire Its maiden wayage proved how wrong summarise what you they were hav sai in tho roviow fr focus on the main ‘message ofthe film. CCombridge Enilsh: First Writing bank 187Mth > Clue els Useful phrases in an English-language magazine. Ordering language Giving your opinion First of It seems to me thet. ‘We want your articles! Secondly, / Next, In my opinion .. ; Another point is. To my mind .. ising OF, Finally. As far as 'm concerned oe Pal Seen (Personally), | think / believe why eo you tink gng ite Involving the ender that is important? Do you think pecans the best gifts are the most Can you imagine ..? ‘expensive ones? "think you will agree that. What would you do if ..? We'll publish the best articles in ‘our magazine next month. Write your article. >> Model answer dn aril in pice oF ring on pareot ave you eer recevedarely tought gh Te est Gain tne oador's iow re neweporer fe eoer boo ghen aso peta fom ny tn ear trent nt io magazine, newsleter, niece, which she had drawn for my birthday. It waen't an - ard restate. hes ter ‘expensive gift, but it: was one of the most: thoughtful ve. ee coal the ableton treecced The cre wae decried hand dr selon stac images of the things love bests flamers ie cream and Use neutral langusge ve for your article (not 00 forma or informa. aa Porconlly| think i's portant to golf to show you Near earscrein ba cate about the people nyour life. Te picture my nlece ‘using you rmadewae sonice because demonstrated that she Undorstands the things that make me happy. AS ar as poet ee Imconcemed, you doit have to spend a fortune ona at: Se ‘something home-made and personals just as lovely 0 weed to bo objeniv. recdive ao.aciamona reg ora fast car And you dart need ‘to wat fora spacial aceasion such 9. bray; you can gre aif ay day ofthe year to show someone youve ‘An article exprossos Remember, ‘lant haw much you pendon aa that matters, but the thought yu pur into ging somethieg you think the other person lle. Conclude your arta ‘nth a summary of wnat you have sid, and give your opinion “t approprinte 198 camo! lope Enoilss First weiing BankMTL ts '5 Report for FIRST canciates oni >> Exam task Part 2 Your local tourist office is preparing a brochure for tourists. Write @ report suggesting a local tradiion that you think should be included in the brachurs. Include details about the tradition, such as what t ‘means to local people, and what people do to celebrate the tradition Write your report. >> Model answer You can uso paragraph headings, ‘numbering or ballet ‘oints to organi the informationin a ‘lear way ‘Tho purpose of this report is to ‘The im ofthis report is to Making suggestions / recommendations | would recommend ... | suggest that Conclusion Inconclusion, ... In my view, / opinion, The purpose ofthis report sto suggest 2 tadtonubich could beincudedin he rachure which ig be ofiterest to vistors to eur regi. | woud recommend ncuang the ‘radtionof Bone Nig nthe UK Whats Bonfre Nghe Bonfire Night is Eritsh celebration which tales place fon 5th November each year. Ong, the tration colbrated a historkcl event, although nowadays ef a Social occasion, ‘State the aim of. the report inthe intradoetion, In the conclusion ‘you should give our ‘pinion andlor make ‘recommendation, ‘depending onthe wording of the exam quesion, ‘Wha happens on Bonin: Night? Conf Night ls celaratad in the suture when goes dark cary inthe evening, Feworks are It and big fos fare made. many towns, ube fewer plays are organised ard bona parties ar held peoples gardens Special food is eaten, too, suchas toffee apples cr jacket potatoes, Bonfire Nght celebrations bring frends and famies ‘together in eer to share aright of fun ada sense of comma onc In conclusion, | suggost that the brochure for tourists ‘shoudl als ich photograph relating to Bote Night. In my vw, the local tradton mertiened in this report ‘would appeal ta wears The language should be formal and Impersonal fe. pessive forme Don't write your name at the and ofthe repor. English: First Wetting bank 189)Pi ituintrd Exam Essentic 6 Letter of application (for FIRST candidates only) this advertis ee your college English-language Introduction Conclusion magazine. | have soon your advertisement I would welcome the in our local newspaper .. ‘opportunity to ‘Summer jobs! |Lam writing in connection with Took forward to hearing from Could you be a auide for the job vacency you have ‘you /to your reply. visitors to your area? advertised fam writing about Excellent pay for parttime job ceased 1am writing to apply for. ‘guiding English-speaking visitors Body of lettor 1m. Years old and I. | have 8 good command of. Write your letter of aplication | have 2 good knowledge of to the manager of have worked Visitors Unlimited, Mr Sadler. | would be suitable forthe job. ‘You must be available to work ‘evenings and weekends. Write your letter of application. tn formal tote start | with Dose ie hes Dear ceed eae Lam wring in comectin with the job vacancy you hve | !noduation advertised for aque for visitors to this ein. wires Gia] Lam 19 years old ard have jst eished my frst year at ™ information uneraty, tadsng Economic | wad ve aval to work bout youset| fromthe epg of net he oof August ncn [Expat tye se | ering and wedi ved inLodn fra year wenl wa \ [information inthe anttnate [Seung ard am fuente inEngok aman outgory person exam question Pe ‘wena god songe of ume adam confident wend get | YOUF own ‘words. Dont copy onwithutsitons to this ran. pee Da Make sure ‘have traveled extonstely inthis part of the country, aed ae | eleveented | am familiar with several places that would be of interest en to vitor For ample the Fk Museum nthe cere of teen town hap fasting exibhiona the cathedral poplar cueston vith cghtsooe, and She old town has some. Wart ‘addtional restaurants. Finish by saving woud welcome the opportuni of eating youn person to thotyou ook WWyoutnow the] discuss th. leek formar you ely forward 19 poreor's rem | hearing rm the fend with vours|____Yourosincerey ther person. Sincerely. Wnot.| ara Barone ‘nd with Yours ‘ait 190. combrige nosh Fist Wetting Banke7 Story (for FIRST FOR SCHOOLS candidates oniy) Useful phrases ‘You have seen this announcement in an interna ‘Setting the scene Reaction to events magazine for ‘There were three of us. was petrified... My family had rented a cottage... was numb with fear Stories wanted It was a cold winter night | was shocked ‘Wa aia lacking for carey for ou Thad never been to... | stood there speachless . magazine for teenagers. Your story eee ecaeeee ‘must begin with this sentence: ‘There was no moon that night, and we were not expecting a storm. Your story must include: + aboat + a mobile phone. a Inthe end Write your story. >> Model answer ‘Tho exam question ks Vout w3e the sentence athe beginning ofthe stary. -——_ There was no moon at ight and we wer nt expecting er [Boat change what storm. Thote wore thre of us nthe baat: my uncle my intoreting way. Set the sentence says oF un and myst ft-rewvous ard excited |hadnever tho scene: explain ‘change its postion, 19¢ its poston. | been eang before who the narrators, When we lef the arbour the wn bagan to stronger. The boat was umpng up and down Ikea dog Try to use vocabulary | Deseribe the events pede pling at aad Then he ran stared and cold hardy and people's ‘motophors, vid thekghs ofthe houses | fot eseriptions of peo struggled against the howl wi ani [resctions to them. ‘and things. | Snel — Present ne main Suddenly, there was a terre cach Wehadit some events ofthe story in rocks andforaminite|thaughthebost waegong _| Chronological order. Use to sink The stom was getting worse andthe ra was Simple, past continuous, corns downin rents, Then reas thatthe boat past ofc ete nd had ot stuck between the racks. Making word hon, by 5 fe 1 sequence events Bring the story tea |___ Laci Unle ob had is mob pha. nt called a forhelp.But inthe ent was neatyanhour before the casotquane coud rescue us las lad tobe on dry lan againl Ccombridge Enatish: First Writing bank 1941