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FCE Writing Summary

Ø PLAN: underline key words & think of synonyms – brainstorm ideas + reasons/explanations & examples

Ø WRITE: fully answer question – organize & link ideas – wide use of grammatical structures - keep within word limit

Ø REVISE: no repetition of vocabulary - no grammar & spelling mistakes

Part 1: Obligatory - allow 40 minutes (140-190 words)

Introduction: Rephrase the question in your own words

Useful Expressions

making a general statement about the topic.

Introducing the topic: It is sometimes/often said that - It could be argued that - Some

State your intention or ask rhetorical question.

people believe/argue that – Many people think – Most people would agree that – Nowadays,

Main body: Divided into 3 paragraphs

________________ is a hotly debated topic

Ø 2 arguments in favour of your opinion (using 2 of

Stating Intention: In this essay I will examine the arguments that address this statement

the notes)

/issue– In this essay I will put forward three reasons to support my opinion – for three main

Ø 1 argument against your opinion (using the

reasons

remaining note)

Sequence: To begin with - Firstly, from many people’s/students point of view - The first point

I would like to make is –– Secondly, it is certainly true that – Finally, it is important to

Essay

Ø 3 arguments in favour of your opinion

remember that

Don’t forget to explain your arguments/opinions with

Expressing a contrast: While that may be true - Having said that – Although it may be said

Formal

reasons or examples.

that – Although – However - Whereas - Nevertheless – On the other hand

Conclusion: Restate your opinion - based on what you

Adding more arguments: Furthermore – Moreover – In addition – What is more – Another

have written.

important point to consider

Reasons or Results: It is certainly true that – That’s especially true if – That’s why – As a

consequence/result of – Thanks to – Due/owing to (the fact) – As a result – For this reason -

Consequently

Giving Examples: For example – For instance – On example of ….is – such as - like - since

Conclusion: To conclude/In conclusion, I believe that – Overall, my personal opinion is – To

sum up, it seems to me that - I (firmly) believe that

Part 2: Choose one of questions 2-4 - allow 40 minutes (140-190 words)

Interesting title

Useful Expressions

Introduction: Introduce topic & ask a rhetorical question

Engaging the reader: Have you ever…? – Can you imagine….? – You may not believe it, but

to catch the reader’s attention

– Strange as it might seem – What would you do if…?

Main Body: Answer all parts of the question using

Introducing/developing your points: Let’s start with - On top of that – To make matters

Article

descriptive language, to make you article lively &

worse – Believe it or not, - Funnily enough – You’ll never believe that – I’m sure you’ll agree

Informal

interesting. Include: your opinion, and descriptions,

that

interesting facts, comments and/or personal experience.

Giving your opinion: Personally, I think that – I really do believe that – As far as I’m

Conclusion: Refer back to the rhetorical question you

concerned - It seems to me that

asked in the introduction – giving the reader something to

think about.

Proff’s English

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