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Writing Exam Guide

WRiTing Part Two Finally, think about the conclusion. You need to finish with
your own opinion. Do not introduce any new ideas here.

What is the task? Once you have decided on content, think how you will intro-
For this part, you can choose either to write a short article duce and link your ideas so they follow in a logical order and
make sense. You can use words such as firstly, secondly, finally
(Question 2) or a short story (Question 3). We will first look at
to sequence ideas and words like furthermore, moreover (not in
the task for Question 2. the B1 Preliminary Wordlist), to add information to something
you have already talked about. When you have a long list of
Question 2 examples, just choose one or two and introduce them with
You are given a short text (about 30 words) which is a notice the words for example, or such as. Words like therefore, as a
usually written on a website, or in a magazine/newspaper, result can be used to explain why something happens or is
asking for readers to write an article. The title of the article is true, and the words because and as can be used when you
already given in the notice. This is followed by 2 or 3 short are talking about the reason for something.
questions, relating to the topic of the title, all of which you
must answer; otherwise, you will lose marks. Look at the article below which is the answer to Question 2 in
the Practice section. Fill in the gaps using linking words from
What you need to do the vocabulary box.
Read the title and questions carefully. Then, for each question,
write down any ideas that you can think of that are related to firstly secondly as such as therefore
it. Don’t worry if you have 2 or 3 ideas, you can always choose
later which you want to use. It is always better to choose ideas
which you can write about because you know the vocabulary Everyone nowadays, especially young people, has a mobile
you need to use. Only write about what you are asked to, in phone. I know that I depend on my mobile. I can’t imagine not
the article. In your final version, make sure you have an intro- having it with me all the time. This is because mobiles have
duction (1st paragraph) and a main part (2 paragraphs) where become necessary in our everyday lives.
you develop your ideas, and include the information that is 1__________ I use them for so many things, 2_________ texting
required, followed by a conclusion (last paragraph). or chatting to friends on social media and for searches on the
internet.
3_________, if you want to call someone it is sometimes the only
Let’s practise!
You see this article in an English-speaking magazine. way to contact them 4__________ it is difficult to find a public
Write your answer in about 100 words. phone when you are away from home; 5__________, you need
to carry a mobile with you.
articles wanted! I think I probably use my phone too often, but I don’t think
I’m different from anyone else who’s my age.
young people and mobile phones
Could you live without your phone? answers: 1. Firstly 2. such as 3. Secondly 4. as 5. therefore
Why are phones so important?
Do you think you use your phone too much? exam PRacTice
You see this notice on an international English website for
The best articles answering these questions will be young people.
published on our website!
articles wanted!
First, read the questions/prompts. Now make some notes
on each idea, like the ones below. climate change
Do you think this is a real problem?
could you live without your phone?
What can we do about it?
No. Never tried. Use it daily/many hours a day.
Can everyone help?
Why are phones so important? The best articles answering these questions
Chatting to friends/social media sites - posting photos, will be published on our website!
contacting friends / internet searches / emailing / apps /
no/few public phone boxes Write your article.
do you think you use your phone too much?
Yes. Parents annoyed with me. Teachers tell me off for using model answer
it in class. Spend more time on phone than with friends. Climate change
Today, you hear about climate change very often in the news.
Now think about the introduction. You will need to refer to
the title of the article, here. Think about why young people Many people, including myself, worry about how this is
and mobile phones are mentioned e.g most young people affecting our world. We can see the damage that it is doing
have them/use them daily/everywhere. as the climate is changing and sea levels are rising. However,
we can try to stop it.
Next, think about what you will put in each paragraph. It’s a Firstly, we can reduce pollution by using public transport
good idea to discuss each question, in the order of the ques- more. Secondly, we can stop wasting energy, and also use
tions given, so you could talk about the first two questions in natural sources of energy, such as wind and water.
paragraph 2 and the last question, in paragraph 3. Try to I think that if everyone makes small changes to their life, we
avoid using exactly the same words as the questions them- can do something about climate change before it is too late!
selves, using new words, if possible, which mean the same.
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