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B2+, Pearson focus 5, unit 2 (article writing)

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To go through the roof = ...?

To increase dramatically (e.g.: The price of electricity has gone through the roof.)

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To be worth (someone's) while = ...?

Beneficial, interesting or useful enough to justify the amount of time, effort or money spent. (e.g.: Making notes is worth your while.)

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The world is (one's) oyster = ...?

You can go/do anything you want, your opportunities are endless

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character building (adj.) = ...?

Challenging in a way that makes someone stronger, more mature or better in character. (e.g.: Volunteer work is a character building experience.)

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saddled with = ...?

Stuck with something unwanted (e.g.: My parents are going away this weekend, so I'm saddled with looking after my little brother)

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To value (something) over (something else) = ...?

To think one thing is more important than another. (e.g.: I value my family over my job.)

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The odds of = ...?

The chances/probability of (e.g. The odds of me throwing 2 sixes are only 1 in 36)

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Should an article be formal, neutral or informal?

This depends on your target audience BUT SHOULD ALMOST ALWAYS BE INFORMAL in your exam.

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Which of these is NOT a good way to get your readers attention in an article?

Rhetorical questions (Why is it that so many of us...?)

Addressing the reader personally (You might find that...)

Passive voice (University is seen by many as...)

Exclamations (That's even more than in the 1970s!)

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How long is the writing part of the C1 exam?

90 minutes (for 2 texts, meaning 45 minutes per text)

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What is the structure of an article or review?

Title, introduction, 2-3 paragraphs in the body, conclusion

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Rewrite: Higher education is becoming increasingly expensive. --ROOF-- The cost of higher education ____________.

IS GOING THROUGH THE ROOF

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Rewrite: Volunteering or doing internships can help you to differentiate yourself from other candidates. --STAND-- Volunteer experience or internships can help you _______.

STAND OUT FROM OTHER CANDIDATES

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Rewrite: Graduates leave university owing a considerable amount of money. -- SADDLED -- Graduates leave university _______ debt.

SADDLED WITH A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF

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Rewrite: With a degree, you can find a job anywhere in the world. -- OYSTER -- Once you get a degree, the _______.

WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER

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Rewrite: The likelihood of finding a good job after graduating is uncertain. -- ODDS -- ________ a good job after you graduate are not certain.

THE ODDS OF FINDING

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