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How To Write A CAE Proposal

The document provides guidance on how to write a proposal for the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) exam. It explains that a proposal makes suggestions supported by facts to persuade the reader of a course of action. It then outlines the typical structure of a proposal, including an introduction stating the purpose, body paragraphs focusing on the topic and answering questions, and a concluding section with recommendations and a summary. It also provides useful phrases for each section, such as stating the purpose and making recommendations. Finally, it notes some key aspects that are evaluated in a CAE proposal, such as organization, language use, communication, and fulfilling the task requirements.

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How To Write A CAE Proposal

The document provides guidance on how to write a proposal for the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) exam. It explains that a proposal makes suggestions supported by facts to persuade the reader of a course of action. It then outlines the typical structure of a proposal, including an introduction stating the purpose, body paragraphs focusing on the topic and answering questions, and a concluding section with recommendations and a summary. It also provides useful phrases for each section, such as stating the purpose and making recommendations. Finally, it notes some key aspects that are evaluated in a CAE proposal, such as organization, language use, communication, and fulfilling the task requirements.

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A proposal may be written for a peer group (such as colleagues or club members), or

for a supervisor (such as a boss or a college principal).

You will be expected to make one or more suggestions, supported by factual


information and evaluation, in order to persuade the reader of a course of action.

How to write a CAE proposal?


Proposals are often structured in a similar way to reports and should be clearly
organised under headings.The main difference between a report and a proposal is that
in the latter we have to give recommendations on improving the situation.

1. Start the proposal with an introduction and a clear sentence that states the
purpose/aim:

The aims of this proposal are to…

2. Then you can focus on body paragraphs and tasks in the topic.

Group your ideas under headings for each section of your proposal.

Remember to answer all the questions that you were asked

Write in a formal and impersonal style


3. Express opinions and make recommendations in the last section/paragraph of
your proposal

Include a final sentence summarising your opinion.

You should practice how to make polite recommendations and suggestions and how to
use a range of persuasive language.

CAE Proposal: Useful phrases


We will finish it with some useful vocabulary mostly used to organize information.
Although it is taking a shortcut, if you learn several expressions for each paragraph in
each type of text that could be on your exam, you will certainly be able to create a very
consistent and well-organized text.
Stating the purpose of the proposal
The principal objectives of this proposal are to

The objective of this proposal is to…

The purpose of this proposal is to examine / evaluate / explain / describe / analyse /


present…

This proposal aims to…

Background information
At the present moment,…

Comments made at the end of the questionnaires suggest…

Following a survey among…

Concerned members of the local community were invited to attend…

A number of concerns with regard to XYZ were expressed by…

The following areas for improvement can be highlighted


Making recommendations and suggestions
A working group should be set up by…

There should be an enquiry into…

It would be advantageous to…

It is recommended that…

I recommend that a larger survey should be conducted before a final decision is


reached…

Final recommendations
Implementation of the above ideas would result in…

A working group should be set up by…

There should be an enquiry into…

I recommend that a larger survey should be conducted before a final decision is


reached…

The following actions ought to be performed with a view to (improving the quality of…)
CAE Proposal: Mark scheme

Language Communication
It is necessary to properly and precisely The text should be easy to understand for
use a wide array of words and the target reader. You must use
expressions, including rarely used ones. appropriate language whether it be formal
To get a good grade with regards to or informal. Each type of text has its own
vocabulary you should try to incorporate requirements.
idioms.
Organization Content
The text must be easy to follow but also Focuses on how well the candidate has
include complex grammatical structures fulfilled the task. Do not include irrelevant
and vocabulary. information. You should answer the points
in the task to the best of your ability.
Focus on what they ask you to do.
Do not over complicate the text. The use
of adequate cohesive devices is
essential.

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