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CAE Writing Paper
Part 1
You may be asked to write any of the following:

•
•
•
•

an article
a letter
a report
a proposal

Number of words: 180-220
Useful language for articles
Rhetorical questions
We are all supposed to hate
advertising, but do we really?
What’s (Barcelona) got to
offer the tourist?
So what are we really talking
about?
So is this really true?

Addressing the reader
directly
I’m fairly sure you will all
agree with me when I say
that...
We all hate it when someone
keeps us waiting.
Why not give it a try? You’ve
got nothing to lose.
Is this really the answer for
all of us?
Useful language for articles
Informal language
Let’s look at the problem
from two different points
of view.
So, the government
should really clear up this
mess as soon as possible.
It seems to me that what
is important here is
that...

Finishing with a punch
line
On a personal note, I’d
like to say that ...
How fantastic would that
be?
So all in all, that is why...
Useful language for reports
Stating the purpose of
the report
The aim/purpose of this report
is to describe / evaluate /
present …
In this report, I will describe...
This report provides a
description...

Describing how you got
your information
I spoke to / interviewed
several members of staff...
Members of the local police
force answered a
questionnaire...
I visited three hotels: the
Maritima...
I conducted a survey among
college graduates...
Car owners were invited to
attend a focus group...
Useful language for reports
Reporting your results
Most people said / expressed
the opinion that...
According to ...
A high / small / significant
proportion of those surveyed
/ respondents said that...
25% of the students...
A small number felt that...

Presenting a list
The points in favour/ against
introducing ... can be summarised
as follows: ...
1...
2...
The following reasons were given
for (lack of attendance) firstly ...,
secondly, ...
Arguments put forward in favour
of / against (the introduction of a
local television channel) were:
1...
2...
There are a number of ways in
which facilities could be improved:
1...
2...
Useful language for reports
Making recommendations

In the light of the results of the survey /
questionnaire, the introduction of a small fee would
seem to be the best choice / option / solution.
I would recommend, therefore, the purchase of...
My recommendations are as follows...
Proposal vs. Report
The layout and format of a proposal can be very
similar to a report.

A report is usually
based on an event or
situation that has
happened or already
exists.

A proposal tends to be
based on a future
situation or plan and
is more forward
looking. The
recommendations
section is the most
important part of a
proposal.
Useful language for proposals
Stating the purpose of
the proposal

In this proposal, I will
describe / evaluate /
present / assess...
This proposal is for...

Background information
Feedback from students’
questionnaires suggests...
Following a survey among
college graduates...
Interested parties were
invited to attend...
There were several issues
arising from the last event,
which was not a success...
Useful language for proposals
Making recommendations and
suggestions

A focus group should be set
up by...
There should be an
investigation into...

I recommend that a new
centre be established...

Final recommendation

In the light of the results of the
survey / questionnaire, the
introduction of a small fee would
seem to be the best choice /
option / solution.
If these recommendations are
followed, then the situation will be
greatly improved.
If these suggestions are
implemented, there will be a
marked improvement in the
situation.
Useful language for informal letters
Beginning the letter

Referring to a previous letter

Thanks so much for your letter.
It was really great to hear from
you.

Do you remember that sports
centre you mentioned in your
last letter?

Sorry not to have written/ been
in touch for so long/ such a
long time. I’ve been really busy
lately.

You said in your letter that
you were thinking of ...

Thought I’d better drop you a
line / write to let you know...

Last time you wrote you
asked...
You know that course I told
you I had applied for? Well...
Useful language for informal letters
Apologising

Responding to an invitation
I’m terribly/ awfully sorry about...
Sorry I couldn’t /didn’t manage to...

Inviting
How about meeting up for ...some
time?
Why don’t we try to get together
some time soon?
I was wondering if you’d like to get
together with the rest of us the
next time you are in town.

Thanks very much for inviting
us to your party. We’re really
looking forward to it.
I was really excited when I got
your invitation. Unfortunately,
I’ve realised it’s the same
weekend as my cousin’s
wedding so I won’t be able to
make it / it doesn’t look as if
I’m going to make it.
Useful language for informal letters
Making a request

I was wondering if you
happened to know anywhere
we could stay.
If you’ve got a spare moment,
do you think you could find
out when the music festival is
on this year?

Ending the letter
I think that’s all my news for the
moment. Do write soon and let me
know what you’ve been doing.
Once again, thanks very much for
being so nice to ...
Can’t wait to see you on ... in...
Don’t forget to say ‘hi’ to ... from
me.
Give my love to...
Speak to you soon.
Useful language for formal letters
Stating the circumstance

Introducing points

I am writing with regard/ with
reference to...

Firstly/To begin with/Moreover/
Furthermore/In addition

I am writing to express my
concern about/ disappointment
with/ disapproval of / apologies
for...

Finally (I feel) I must also
(dis)agree with...

I would like to draw your
attention to/ point out certain
inaccuracies...

I should also like to point out
that...
According to your article / Your
article states that...However, ...
Useful language for formal letters
Listing complaints

My most serious complaint
is...
Not only ... but also...
If this were not enough...

Request for action
I would appreciate it/be
grateful if you would...
It seems only fair that you
should...
Unless you..., I have no choice
but to...
Otherwise, I will be forced to...
I trust/very much hope that
you will...
Sources: CAE Gold plus, Ready for CAE, Spotlight on CAE

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Useful language for Cae WT Paper Part1

  • 2. You may be asked to write any of the following: • • • • an article a letter a report a proposal Number of words: 180-220
  • 3. Useful language for articles Rhetorical questions We are all supposed to hate advertising, but do we really? What’s (Barcelona) got to offer the tourist? So what are we really talking about? So is this really true? Addressing the reader directly I’m fairly sure you will all agree with me when I say that... We all hate it when someone keeps us waiting. Why not give it a try? You’ve got nothing to lose. Is this really the answer for all of us?
  • 4. Useful language for articles Informal language Let’s look at the problem from two different points of view. So, the government should really clear up this mess as soon as possible. It seems to me that what is important here is that... Finishing with a punch line On a personal note, I’d like to say that ... How fantastic would that be? So all in all, that is why...
  • 5. Useful language for reports Stating the purpose of the report The aim/purpose of this report is to describe / evaluate / present … In this report, I will describe... This report provides a description... Describing how you got your information I spoke to / interviewed several members of staff... Members of the local police force answered a questionnaire... I visited three hotels: the Maritima... I conducted a survey among college graduates... Car owners were invited to attend a focus group...
  • 6. Useful language for reports Reporting your results Most people said / expressed the opinion that... According to ... A high / small / significant proportion of those surveyed / respondents said that... 25% of the students... A small number felt that... Presenting a list The points in favour/ against introducing ... can be summarised as follows: ... 1... 2... The following reasons were given for (lack of attendance) firstly ..., secondly, ... Arguments put forward in favour of / against (the introduction of a local television channel) were: 1... 2... There are a number of ways in which facilities could be improved: 1... 2...
  • 7. Useful language for reports Making recommendations In the light of the results of the survey / questionnaire, the introduction of a small fee would seem to be the best choice / option / solution. I would recommend, therefore, the purchase of... My recommendations are as follows...
  • 8. Proposal vs. Report The layout and format of a proposal can be very similar to a report. A report is usually based on an event or situation that has happened or already exists. A proposal tends to be based on a future situation or plan and is more forward looking. The recommendations section is the most important part of a proposal.
  • 9. Useful language for proposals Stating the purpose of the proposal In this proposal, I will describe / evaluate / present / assess... This proposal is for... Background information Feedback from students’ questionnaires suggests... Following a survey among college graduates... Interested parties were invited to attend... There were several issues arising from the last event, which was not a success...
  • 10. Useful language for proposals Making recommendations and suggestions A focus group should be set up by... There should be an investigation into... I recommend that a new centre be established... Final recommendation In the light of the results of the survey / questionnaire, the introduction of a small fee would seem to be the best choice / option / solution. If these recommendations are followed, then the situation will be greatly improved. If these suggestions are implemented, there will be a marked improvement in the situation.
  • 11. Useful language for informal letters Beginning the letter Referring to a previous letter Thanks so much for your letter. It was really great to hear from you. Do you remember that sports centre you mentioned in your last letter? Sorry not to have written/ been in touch for so long/ such a long time. I’ve been really busy lately. You said in your letter that you were thinking of ... Thought I’d better drop you a line / write to let you know... Last time you wrote you asked... You know that course I told you I had applied for? Well...
  • 12. Useful language for informal letters Apologising Responding to an invitation I’m terribly/ awfully sorry about... Sorry I couldn’t /didn’t manage to... Inviting How about meeting up for ...some time? Why don’t we try to get together some time soon? I was wondering if you’d like to get together with the rest of us the next time you are in town. Thanks very much for inviting us to your party. We’re really looking forward to it. I was really excited when I got your invitation. Unfortunately, I’ve realised it’s the same weekend as my cousin’s wedding so I won’t be able to make it / it doesn’t look as if I’m going to make it.
  • 13. Useful language for informal letters Making a request I was wondering if you happened to know anywhere we could stay. If you’ve got a spare moment, do you think you could find out when the music festival is on this year? Ending the letter I think that’s all my news for the moment. Do write soon and let me know what you’ve been doing. Once again, thanks very much for being so nice to ... Can’t wait to see you on ... in... Don’t forget to say ‘hi’ to ... from me. Give my love to... Speak to you soon.
  • 14. Useful language for formal letters Stating the circumstance Introducing points I am writing with regard/ with reference to... Firstly/To begin with/Moreover/ Furthermore/In addition I am writing to express my concern about/ disappointment with/ disapproval of / apologies for... Finally (I feel) I must also (dis)agree with... I would like to draw your attention to/ point out certain inaccuracies... I should also like to point out that... According to your article / Your article states that...However, ...
  • 15. Useful language for formal letters Listing complaints My most serious complaint is... Not only ... but also... If this were not enough... Request for action I would appreciate it/be grateful if you would... It seems only fair that you should... Unless you..., I have no choice but to... Otherwise, I will be forced to... I trust/very much hope that you will...
  • 16. Sources: CAE Gold plus, Ready for CAE, Spotlight on CAE