Writing tasks
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This document provides useful language for writing articles, essays, and reviews. For articles, it suggests using rhetorical questions and directly addressing the reader. For essays, it offers language for discussing commonly held views, what other people think, and expressing opinions. For reviews, it includes words for commenting critically on works and encouraging or discouraging others from reading/watching them.
Writing tasks
- 1. Writing Tasks Useful language for: •Articles •Essays •Reviews
- 2. Useful language for articles Rhetorical questions Addressing the reader directly We are all supposed to hate advertising, but do we really? I’m fairly sure you will all agree with me when I say that... What’s (Barcelona) got to offer the tourist? We all hate it when someone keeps us waiting. So what are we really talking about? Why not give it a try? You’ve got nothing to lose. So is this really true? Is this really the answer for all of us?
- 3. 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...
- 4. Useful language for essays Commonly held views It is widely believed that... No one would dispute the fact that... Few people would contest / dispute that... It is generally agreed that... Saying what other people think There are those who argue that... It has been suggested that... It is often claimed that... Opponents / Supporters / of (hunting) argue that...
- 5. Useful language for essays Expressing an opinion The first point to bear in mind is that... Referring to sources All the evidence suggests that... It is probably true to say that... A recent survey has proved that... There can be no doubt that... Judging by the comments made by... It is simply not the case that... Interviews with (students) have revealed that...
- 6. Useful language for reviews Commenting critically ... provides a fascinating / valuable / revealing insight into... I found the plot rather predictable / disappointing. The acting is very impressive / convincing. She gives a compelling / memorable performance as ... One particular strength / weakness of the film / book is... The design / characterization / production is second to none / is not its best feature.
- 7. Useful language for reviews Encouraging others (not) to read / watch / listen Don’t be put off by the title / critics / cover. It will have you roaring with laughter / rushing out to buy the sequel. It is a definite must-see. I would definitely give it a miss. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in ... I would strongly advise you (not) to go out and buy / see it.
- 8. Sources: CAE Gold plus, Ready for CAE
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