Writing
| TIME ALLOWED: | 1 hour and 20 minutes (for Parts 1 and 2) |
| NUMBER OF PARTS: | 2 |
| TOTAL MARKS: | 40 |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL SCORE: | 20% |
General instructions for the Writing paper
In this paper you have to write two compositions. One composition (Part 1) is on a compulsory topic and for the other composition (Part 2) you have a choice of three titles.
After completing the two tasks you will send them to your tutor for marking and feedback.
Instructions for Part 1
This is Part 1, the compulsory topic. Do not spend more than 40 minutes on this first part.
In this part you are given an essay title and two ideas clearly linked to the title. The title is a subject of general interest. You have to think of a third idea linked to this title and then write an essay giving and justifying your opinion. In your essay you will need to use language functions such as expressing opinions, evaluating, justifying, persuading and hypothesising. Write between 140 and 190 words.
To get a real indication of your writing strengths and weaknesses, and for your own benefit, don't use dictionaries or spellcheckers when you do these tasks. You won't be able to do it in the real FCE exam.
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.
1 In your English class you have been talking about the collection of data via the Internet. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
The type of food that we eat and the way that we eat is changing.
How is this changing and how does it affect our quality of life?
1. health
2. food production
3. ................................................. (your own idea)
Send to your tutor
Start the timer and type your answer here. You can see your word count under the text window.
When you have completed your task, copy it into an email and send this completed task to your tutor. Your text will not be saved once you leave this page.
Instructions for Part 2
This is Part 2, the situationally based writing task. Do not spend more than 40 minutes on this second part.
In this part you select one task from a choice of three. You will have a choice of text types, for example, an article, an email or letter, a report, or a review. You will be given information about the context, the reason for writing and the target reader. Write between 140 and 190 words.
To get a real indication of your writing strengths and weaknesses, and for your own benefit, don't use dictionaries or spellcheckers when you do these tasks. You won't be able to do it in the real FCE exam.
After completing the two tasks send them to your tutor for marking and feedback.