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Writing Part 1 Essay Cae

The document provides instructions for writing an academic essay. It states that the essay should be 220-260 words and discuss two of three bullet points on a given topic. It outlines the paragraphs format, including an introduction stating what will be discussed, two body paragraphs expanding on the two chosen bullet points, and a conclusion summarizing the position and comparing the two points. Useful phrases are provided for each section, such as introducing the topic, expressing opinions, discussing pros and cons, adding arguments, giving examples, and concluding. Linking words and reference words to avoid repetition are also noted.

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Writing Part 1 Essay Cae

The document provides instructions for writing an academic essay. It states that the essay should be 220-260 words and discuss two of three bullet points on a given topic. It outlines the paragraphs format, including an introduction stating what will be discussed, two body paragraphs expanding on the two chosen bullet points, and a conclusion summarizing the position and comparing the two points. Useful phrases are provided for each section, such as introducing the topic, expressing opinions, discussing pros and cons, adding arguments, giving examples, and concluding. Linking words and reference words to avoid repetition are also noted.

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Group : CAE

WRITING : Essay ( part 1 Compulsory 220-260 words )

Essay : piece of academic writing , in which you have to discuss issues (


cuestiones , puntos ) connected with a topic .

 First , you have a statement of the topic


 Secondly, there are three bullet points relating to the topic ( you must
ONLY write about two of them )
 Finally, there are three opinions referring back to the bullet points.
You may use these opinions but ONLY if you express ( wtite / explain )
them using YOUR OWN WORDS

PARAGRAPHS FORMAT :

1. Introduction :
- States what is to be discussed and why.
- It needn´t be lengthy
2. Expand in detail your first main point . Give reasons
3. Expand your second key point. Support it with information
4. Used to summarise or conclude the essay :
- It must (re) state your position about the topic ( or initial position
from the introductory paragraph).
- It must show how the two key points you have presented compare
or relate to each other. Explain which of the two bullet points you
have chosen to write about , you consider to be more
important/effective / useful….

USEFUL PHRASES

INTRODUCTION

It is generally accepted that….

I will put forward….

There are two main points to discuss….

I am going to discuss the issue of….


I shall consider two of the ….( proposed methods )

MAIN BODY ( 2 paragrahs ) :

The most important point is…

Probably the most important action would be….

Looking at it from another point of view….

It has been suggested that ….

CONCLUSION :

In conclusion / to summarise,…..

In view of the above arguments , I believe….

Use :

1. Linking words and phrases : In addition ( to )…. / Whereas / Therefore/ But


/ Because / although….( remember the ones you used for FIRST essays )
2. Pronouns and other reference words to avoid repetition : this / they / their
/ it / these / them/ both…etc

**Don´t forget to use some of the words / expressions you used in the
essays for FCE last….they may be useful !!

a. Introduce the topic : Some people believe / claim that… , Most people
would agree that… / Nowadays, …..
b. Expressing opinions : In my opinion….,It is certainly true that….
c. Discussing pros and cons : On the one hand… / on the other hand…., /
First(ly) , Although , However, Whereas, Despite…
d. Adding more arguments for or against : In addition , Moreover ,
Besides,
e. Giving examples : For example/instance…., …such as …., ….like….
f. Conclusion : Overall ( en resumen ) , my personal opinion is …( I
personally feel that…), On balance , To conclude, In short , To sum
up…

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