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Test 1

Writing Part 1 FCE for Schools

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style on
the separate answer sheet.

1. In your English class you have been talking about e-mailing versus telephoning. Now your
English teacher has asked you to write an essay.

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

There’s no need to make phone calls any more.
E-mailing is a better way of communicating with people.
Do you agree?
Notes
Write about:

1. phone calls abroad are very expensive
2. phone calls more immediate and personal
easier to explain things in an e-mail
3. .....................................................................(your own idea)

General advice: PROPOSED ESSAY PLAN:
Do not forget to address Introduction: (Introduce the topic and your USEFUL VOCABULARY
the points in the notes argument by answering the question): Expressing opinions
including your own idea. It depends on the situation. • I believe / feel / think that ...
Explain what you think Body: • In my view / opinion ...
• It seems to me that ...
and why you think it. Second Paragraph: All the advantages of • I (do not) agree / disagree ...
Your own idea must be e-mailing over telephoning: • I am for / against the idea ...
a separate point and not Too expensive to call abroad. E–mailing: say • The way I see it / As I see it ...
the conclusion of the everything, less personal, it is better to write • As far as I am concerned ...
essay. down important things and things that are • Personally, ...
difficult to explain esp. involving figures, can Putting your arguments in a logical order /
Give your essay a clear read it many times, keep a record. supporting your argument
and logical structure. Third Paragraph: All the disadvantages of • In the first place, ... / First of all, ...
• Introduce the topic e-mailing over telephoning: less immediate, • Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, ...
(state your opinion less personal, not for emergencies. • To begin / start with ...
clearly and briefly). Conclusion: (Summarise your argument and • Finally, / Lastly, ...
• Deal with one aspect give a balanced personal opinion.) • Last but not least, ...
of the topic at a time It depends on the situation. Linking Points / Adding Information
(one idea in each • Furthermore, / What’s more, / Moreover, /
paragraph). Opinion Essay Essential Tips and In addition,
• Give supporting Vocabulary • Not only ... but also ... / Both ... and
evidence. ESSENTIAL TIPS Introducing Opposing Viewpoints
• Consider the opposite 1. First write down the arguments supporting • Some people argue / claim / say / feel that
point of view. your opinion. • On the one /other hand, ...
• Consider a response 2. State your opinion in the opening • However, there are also a number of
disadvantages.
to the opposite point paragraph (using the expressions given). • Although it is true that ...
or view. 3. Begin each paragraph with a clearly stated
• Conclude the topic reason/idea and follow it with two or more Introducing Examples
(restate introduction in supporting statements. • For example / instance,
different words). 4. Use appropriate linking words to link • In other words,
paragraphs and sentences within •... such as ...
paragraphs. • Take, for example, someone who ...
5. Conclude by restating your original opinion Concluding
using different words.
• In conclusion, / To sum up, / To conclude,
/ In short, / All in all, ...
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