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REAL WRITING EXAMPLES
Written by GRADE A candidates

GRADE A: 80% and above

There are minor mistakes.

FCE
ESSAY

ARTICLE

REVIEW

FORMAL LETTER

EMAIL / INFORMAL LETTER

REPORT

CAE
ESSAY

REPORT

REVIEW

PROPOSAL

FORMAL LETTER

INFORMAL LETTER

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While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this
book, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the
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FCE & CAE REAL WRITING EXAMPLES

First edition. January 3, 2017.

Copyright © 2016 D.Méndez.

Written by D.Méndez.

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CONTENTS
5. WHAT IS AN ESSAY?
6. WHAT IS A REPORT?
7. WHAT IS A REVIEW?
8. WHAT IS A PROPOSAL?
9. WHAT IS AN ARTICLE?
10. WHAT IS AN INFORMAL LETTER?
11. HOW TO WRITE FORMAL LETTERS.
12. STRUCTURE OF ESSAYS, REPORTS, REVIEWS & PROPOSALS.
13. STRUCTURE OF ARTICLES, FORMAL & INFORMAL LETTERS.
14. FCE ESSAYS
17. FCE ARTICLES
20. FCE REVIEWS
23. FCE FORMAL LETTERS
25. FCE INFORMAL LETTERS
28. FCE REPORTS
31. CAE ESSAYS
34. CAE REPORTS
37. CAE REVIEWS
40. CAE PROPOSALS
43. CAE FORMAL LETTERS
47. CAE INFORMAL LETTERS

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FCE – ESSAY 1
Essay FCE
Essay: Should smoking be made illegal?

You have listened to a radio programme about the impact of smoking on people’s health. Now,
your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

Smoking is responsible for many health problems throughout the world .

Do you think it should be made illegal?
Notes
1. Write about:
2. lung cancer
3. passive smoking
4. …………..(your own idea)

FCE - Do you think smoking should be made illegal?

Isn´t it shocking to see young people smoking even before they are 18 years of age?
Smoking during teenage years is very dangerous. Not only will it affect their health, but it might
also create a lifelong dependency.

On the one hand, the most dangerous disease caused by tobacco is lung cancer. Someone who has
been smoking for a long time has a high probability of contracting lung cancer, much higher than
that of a person who has never smoked before. However, certainly, not every person who smokes
dies of lung cancer.

On the other hand, we have the situation of passive smokers. They have decided not to smoke.
Still, they are suffering the negative effects of having to breathe the smoke coming from cigarettes.
To make matters worse, not only adults are exposed to passive smoking, but children as well. For
this reason, they can be affected by diseases caused by tobacco, such asthma, chronic cough, etc.

In conclusion, I believe that it is not necessary to make tobacco illegal because,

in the end, each person will decide what to do with their life. However, under no circumstances
should we allow active smokers to smoke anywhere near non-smokers.

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FCE – ARTICLE 1
Article FCE
Performing in public

Tell us about your experience of performing or speaking in public.

• What did you do and where?

• How did it go?

• Was it a success or a disaster?

• How did you feel?

Write your article.

FCE - Article – Performing in public

Performing in the street – Success or disaster?

I am not sure which my first performance experience was, because as a child I would always signed
up for any activity where I had to dance or perform.
I think I had my first experience when I was around sixteen years of age.

My friends and I signed up to a local theatre group, which was ran by an expert teacher who
approached performing in a whole new way. All the plays were based on physical expression.

The first play I took part in was performed in the street. Our goal was to provoke people to have a
reaction. While it was hard to express with the body what you were feeling, it was an amazing
experience. At the beginning, performing would make me feel the same as if I had to take my
clothes off in the middle of the street. Also, we didn´t know how the people could react to our
provocation.

That first play was a total success. Although some people didn’t know how to react, the majority
were very responsive and interacted a lot with us.

To conclude, I would highly recommend having an experience of performing in public because it is

like becoming another person for a while. You will be surprised what it can bring out of you.

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FCE – FORMAL LETTER 2
Formal letter FCE
SUMMER CAMP ASSISTANTS Wanted!
Summer Fun Ltd. is looking to recruit six Camp Assistants to work with children
aged 18-24 from a number of nationalities. Priority will be given to applicants who:

. have a special interest in Drama, Sports, or Arts and Craft

. are responsible and can cope in a crisis
. can speak at least two languages
If you would like to be considered for the post please apply in writing.
(References are essential.)

Dear Sir / Madam

From July 4th Galway Advertiser newspaper, I learned about your need for Summer camp
assistants for your school located in Renmore, Co Galway. I am very interested in this position and
truly believe that my education and employment background are appropriate for it.

I have an extensive experience in sport environments, having worked in various Gyms and training
in soccer, bodybuilding, fitness, martial arts ( Judo & Kick Boxing). I’m used to dealing with people
of all ages.
I have shown my ability to adapt to new situations and to work under pressure throughout my
working experience , having many times to prioritise tasks and having been exposed to varying
situations, that have really improved and developed my team working and communication skills.
I speak fluent English, Spanish and a little Chinese.

Thank you for your consideration of my CV. I am hoping to hear from you soon to schedule an
interview at your convenience.

Please, find attached a copy of my CV and my reference details as requested.

Best Regards.
John Smithson

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FCE – INFORMAL LETTER 2
Informal letter FCE
Your pen friend wants to throw a party for her twelve-year-old sister's birthday,
but she is not sure what to do.
Write a letter giving her advice about where to have the party and
what sort of activities they could do.
Write your letter.

Dear John
How are you?
I’m glad to hear that you are preparing a birthday party. I'm sure that you and your family will
have a great time.
Since you told me you are not sure what to do, I’m going to give you some advice.
Have you heard about the “Blue farm”? It is a place where many people go to celebrate their
birthday with friends. There are many organized activities available.
I’m going to describe a typical day in this farm. Firstly, your sister and her friends could ride
horses; they should make sure to wear comfortable clothes. Secondly, they could cook their own
food, for example, sausages, paella, cakes, etc. I'm sure they will enjoy themselves.
If they are adventurous enough, they can have a good time doing activities like rafting and bungee
jumping. Don’t worry, the right equipment is always on hand.
Personally, I believe that a day on a farm is a different way to spend a birthday.
I hope I have been helpful.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Mike

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CAE – REVIEW 3
Review CAE
You are the arts review writer for a magazine. Your editor has asked you to review a film.
Choose a film that you have seen. Describe the plot and the characters involved. Say who the film is
suitable for and why. Mention any special effects or aspects of the film that stood out in some way.
Would you recommend the film? Why, why not?
Write your review.

THE LAST HUMAN

A week ago, I was very lucky to be invited to watch Michael Johnson’s new movie, “The last human”
which won´t be in cinemas until next winter. The film is set in an imaginary planet in the year 2030
and both, reality and fiction, are beautifully mixed throughout the whole film.
I was not expecting too much from it, due to the unpopularity with the general public of this
director’s last two films. But I must admit, I fell in love with “The last human” in no time.
The best points about the film are the plot and the characters. On the one hand, the plot is really
interesting and unexpected, it definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat all the time. On the other
hand, the main character shows intriguing and credible aspects of human behaviour, which makes
him believable and easy to emphasize with.
Regardless of the fact that this movie is a master piece, a few things could have been better. For
instance, Joanna Grin, who plays the hero´s mum, appears two times on two nonsensical scenes.
Nevertheless, her magnificent acting makes up for this negative point. Another forgivable mistake
is the sometimes unbelievable make up the characters wore, as you can hardly expect a hero to be
clean and look nice, after an interplanetary war.

To put it briefly, “The last human” is truly suitable for everybody who wants to enjoy a nice story
and be made to think about their own life.

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CAE – PROPOSAL 3
Proposal CAE
You work at an international company, and you and your colleagues would like to attend a
language course. You decide to write a proposal to your Director suggesting that the company help
with the cost of the course.

In your proposal, you should provide information about the time and costs involved and explain
the relevance of the course to you and your colleagues' work.

Write your proposal in 220 - 260 words in an appropriate style.

ADVANCED LANGUAGE COURSE FOR ACTIVE WORKERS

Introduction
The aim of this proposal is to evaluate the benefits of an advanced language course for some of the
workers of the international company I work for, and to give reasons why the company should help
us with the payment of the course.
Main conditions
It is a German course focused on industrial engineering for those who have passed the intermediate
level given last year. The duration is five months, from February to June, with four hours of classes
in the office every Monday afternoon, and the rest of the programme online. Although it is a quite
specialized course, its price is only nine hundred pounds and it can be paid in five monthly
instalments. Nevertheless, it is an important amount to cope with on the salary of the employees
without any help from the company.
Benefits for the company
The attendance to the course will provide the staff of my department with the required level to
understand German engineering law. If we were able to achieve this level, our company would have
the opportunity to begin to work in Germany. This would mean, not only an exceptional increase in
the company’s annual average turnover, but also an increase in the number of staff working for the
company.
Conclusion
Taking all these points into consideration, from my viewpoint, this course could be an amazing tool
to help the company enter the German market. Besides, it is of central importance for the personal
development of the workers. Those are the reasons why we are asking the company to help every
worker with, at least, one third of the payment.

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CAE – FORMAL LETTER 1
Complaint letter 1 CAE
You recently took a holiday organised by a travel agent, but the standard of the accommodation was
very poor. You feel misled by your travel agent because their advertisements made false or
misleading claims about the hotel, the location, the city, etc.
Write a letter to the company outlining the problems you experienced with the accommodation and
the action you want them to take.

Three star hotel

Dear Sir/madam,

I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction with a holiday organised by FTN Funscapes.

First and foremost, your advertisement promised a "quiet three star hotel" whereas in fact it was of
poor quality. Not only was it noisy, but also far from the city centre. I had to walk half an hour to
get to the closest shopping area. To make matters worse, your advertisement mentioned that
Niteghntown "has so much to offer", yet I was not able to see the museums and art galleries, due to
the fact that they were only open on one day. Moreover, all the shops were disappointing since they
all sold the same things.

You also claimed that area had the cheapest price on souvenirs. That was not the case. The
cheapest item they had was a lighter at €15. If that’s cheap for you, I dread to think want you
consider to be expensive.

Last but not least, you stated the journey would be "quiet and easy". However, to be honest, it was
a complete disaster as we arrived home five hours later than was expected.

I had been looking forward to my holiday for months. However, it was completely ruined by these
problems. Therefore, I demand a refund of at least half of the cost of the holiday in compensation
for all my trouble and disappointment.

I hope this matter will receive your immediate attention.

Yours sincerely,

John

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 CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH
When it comes to doing any piece of writing , it is always
helpful to have some examples so that you can get an idea of
what you need to do. This is what you will find in this book.
This book contains 36 examples of different texts, such as
reports, proposals, articles, etc., written by real students who
took either the FCE or the CAE writing examinations.
These texts achieved a pass at grade A, which means that
they scored over 80% .
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