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While writing the new CAE essay seems easier than the old one, I cannot say the same about the new FCE essay.To my mind, it's
more demanding than the CAE essay. Anyway, we have to cope with it.
INTRODUCTION:
Read your task carefully. Start the introduction with a general sentence,related to the topic. Add a second sentence that narrows
down the subject. TWO sentences are usually enough for your introduction but you can also have a third sentence-a rhetorical
question, related to your task(check our models).
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PARAGRAPH 2
Develop the first argument in the second paragraph. Remember ,you don't have too many words on the whole(190)3 sentences
should be enough.You can point out pros and cons(but not at any rate) and even give a short example.What you will
include,depends on the topic.
PARAGRAPH 3
PARAGRAPH 4
This you will find the most difficult one.Think carefully about YOUR argument and try to think of something that is TO THE POINT
and is at the same time SUBSTANTIAL-not just something related to the topic.Develop it like paragraphs 2 and 3.
I recommend 3 sentences for each of the arguments.Of course,you can have 4 for one of them and then 2 for the next one.Not that
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there are any formal requirements-it's just the very limited number of words that dictates it.But,again,the number of sentences
depends on their length.Avoid too long sentences.
You may ask where to include the given opinions.My advice is not to include them at all,since they are not mandatory.Otherwise you
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CONCLUSION:
And finally,the conclusion.My experience shows this is the most difficult part.It should follow naturally from what you have written up
to now 2, maximum 3 sentences should be enough.The concluding sentence is of particular importance.It should' put the full stop'
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and not open a new argument or lead into a new direction.Make it genral enough.On the whole ,in the conclusion you are expected
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Language: The language you use should be fairly neutral. Avoid contractions and colloquial words and phrases. It's very important
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third(ly)
moreover, furthermore(more formal)
in addition,besides(less formal)
on the other hand,conversely
to sum up
Recommendations:
1/After you have acquainted yourself with these notes,read as many good essays as you can.
2/Try to investigate their structure and argumentation ,identify the different paragraphs,pay attention to and underline interesting
phrases and linking devices
3/Copy useful language or even whole essays in a special Writing Notebook
4/Write as many essays as you can and have a good tutor to check them
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