How long do you have to complete the writing session of the exam?
80'
10
How many pieces of writing will you have to do?
2
10
Name 4 things your evaluator will look at in your writing.
Content (did you write about the right thing?), how formal/informal it is, organization (sentences, paragraphs), language (vocabulary, sentence structure)
10
The first writing task will always be an...
essay where you have to give your opinion.
10
The second writing task will be...
an article, an email, a letter, a report/story, or a review.
10
Should you try to use linking words (however, whereas, firstly, secondly, etc.) in your writing? Why or why not?
Yes, because...
10
What are the parts you should include in an essay?
Title*, introduction, body of the essay, conclusion
15
What are the parts you should include in an article?
Title!!!, introduction, main body, conclusion
15
What are the parts you should include in an e-mail?
introduction, main body, conclusion
15
Give 5 examples of expressions saying what people think (general opinions)
some people feel that... others argue that.... another point of view is... It is widely believed that... It is generally agreed that...
20
Give 3 examples of phrases expressing your opinion (I think, In my opinion don't count!)
I personally feel that... I firmly believe that... I partly agree that... My personal view is that...
15
3 expressions: adding information
Another point is... What's more... In addition... Furthermore... Moreover....
15
3 expressions: conclusion
to conclude... to sum up... in conclusion... on balance... all in all... taking everything into account,...
15
3 expressions: contrast
on the one hand / on the other hand... on the negative/positive side... some people.../others, however,.... however.... Nevertheless... Although...
15
Give an example how to begin an e-mail
Thanks for your email. / It was great to hear from you. / ...sound amazing/horrible
10
Give an example how to end an email
I hope that's useful/helpful... Let me know... Hope to see you/hear from you soon
