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Questions testing students knowledge of CAE Essay

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How many topics do you need to write about?

2 topics

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How many paragraphs do you need to write?

4 paragraphs

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What should each of the paragraphs be about?

Introduction, 2 topic paragraphs, conclusion

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How many points is the essay marked out of?

20 points

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How many points do you need to get a pass?

12 points

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Should you write in formal or informal English?

Formal English

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How many words do you need to write?

Between 220-260

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Is it better to write in a subjective, personal style or an objective, impersonal style?

Objective personal style

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Can you think of another word/phrase that has the same or a similar meaning as ‘but’?

However, Although, In spite of, Despite...

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Can you think of another word/phrase that has the same or a similar meaning as ‘because’?

due to, owing to, as, since...

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Can you think of another word/phrase that has the same or a similar meaning as ‘and’?

additionally, also, in addition, as well as, furthermore, moreover...

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Can you think of another word/phrase that has the same or a similar meaning as ‘for example’?

such as, for instance, namely, like, in particular...

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