How To Write an FCE Essay
- 1. FCE Essay
- 2. 40 minutes Part 1: An essay question with prompts. Skills: agreeing or disagreeing, giving opinions, giving information or explanations, comparing and contrasting ideas and opinions, exemplifying, giving reasons and drawing conclusions. ^
- 3. plan write review 3 steps to success
- 6. Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do you think these problems can be solved? Notes Write about: 1. transport 2. rivers and seas 3. ……………..(your own idea) Underline key words
- 7. Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do you think these problems can be solved? Notes Write about: 1. transport 2. rivers and seas 3. ……………..(your own idea) Underline key words
- 8. Synonyms & topic vocabulary problems pollution damage environme nt solved transport rivers & seas
- 9. problems issue, caused by, responsible for, concerned about pollution pollute, contaminate, poison, toxic, dangerous damage harm, destruction, contamination environme nt environmental, atmosphere, greenhouse effect solved solution, deal with, act transport vehicle, car, lorry, drive rivers & seas stream, ocean, marine, coastal, aquatic Synonyms & topic vocabulary
- 10. Select ideas Introduction Paragraph 2 Problem: Solution: Paragraph 3 Problem: Solution: Paragraph 4 Problem: Solution: Conclusion
- 11. Useful phrases , Linkers Introduction Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Conclusion
- 12. Introduction Linker: …is one of the biggest problems the world faces today – people are concerned about environmental pollution Paragraph 2 Problem: air pollution – cars – drive short distances Solution: drive less – cycle or walk Linkers: Firstly, nowadays, by doing this, therefore Paragraph 3 Problem: factories – toxic waste – dangerous for marine life Solution: strict laws & fines – factories treat waste Linkers: Secondly, according to, for instance, in addition Paragraph 4 Problem: fossil fuels – energy for factories Solution: renewable energy - cleaner Linkers: Finally, for example, furthermore Conclusion Linker: In conclusion, I believe that these actions are solutions Plan
- 13. Writing Steps
- 14. Pay close attention to plan Vary length of sentences Vary grammatical structures Use topic vocabulary Keep within word limit
- 15. Your introduction should consist of 3 sentences: 1st sentence– introduce the theme or give some background information about it. It’s a sentence showing a bigger picture of a problem 2nd sentence– restate your topic questions using synonyms 3rd sentence– rhetorical question, will give you a great link between introduction and main body Introduction Rephrase question
- 16. Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems the world faces today. Many people are concerned about the harmful effects transport and factories cause to the atmosphere. But what can we do to solve these problems? Introduction Rephrase question
- 17. Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air. Paragraph 2 Problem Solution
- 18. Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air. Paragraph 2 Problem Solution
- 19. Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined. Paragraph 3 Topic vocabulary
- 20. Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined. Paragraph 3 Topic vocabulary
- 21. Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined. Paragraph 3 Vary grammatical structures
- 22. Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined. Paragraph 3 Vary grammatical structures
- 23. Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way. Paragraph 4 Useful phrases
- 24. Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way. Paragraph 4 Useful phrases
- 25. Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way. Paragraph 4 Vary length of sentences
- 26. Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way. Paragraph 4 Vary length of sentences
- 27. In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment. Conclusion Your opinion
- 28. In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment. Conclusion Your opinion
- 29. In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment. Conclusion Topic vocabulary
- 30. In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment. Conclusion Topic vocabulary
- 31. Review Steps
- 33. The examiner will always give credit for attempting to use complex language as long as any mistakes do not impede communication.
- 34. Make sure you haven’t repeated the same words or phrases several times in your the answer.
- 35. Although spelling and punctuation errors are not specifically penalised, they can sometimes impede communication.
- 36. The End