C1 Which Writing Task?

Candidates are required to write a/an _____, between 220 and 260 words, based on two points given in the input text. They will be asked to explain which of the two points is more important and to give reasons for their opinion.

Using the correct s_____ (register) is critical to scoring high in Communicative Achievement.

Evaluate your experience. Summarise information. Make a recommendation based on your evaluation.

A relaxed style with a very light tone. -Mimic your style of speaking. -Use exclamation marks and informal punctuation. -Keep it fun/light-hearted if appropriate. -Write in the first person.

A /A____ In the C1 Advanced Writing paper does not merely ask for a general description of the thing reviewed, but requires an evaluation of its suitability for a particular purpose or audience.

Effective planning and paragraphing is important in _____ writing, as is the appropriate use of linking words and phrases. Students also need practice in writing appropriate opening and concluding paragraphs.

Candidates will be expected to make one or more suggestions, supported by factual information and evaluation, in order to persuade the reader of a course of action.

A ____ ____ ____ (for a job etc.) is one of the most formal of all writing styles, with very strict conventions in its opening and closing sentences

To determine the style, you first need to decide: To whom you are writing and what your p_____ is.

In Writing Part 2, candidates have a choice of task. The tasks provide candidates with a clear context, topic, purpose and target reader for their writing. The output text types are.... (NAME 4)

A/An _____ should be well organised, with an introduction, clear development and an appropriate conclusion.

Candidates should make use of appropriate adjectives, and how to describe and explain. They also need to know how to give an opinion, positive or negative, and make a recommendation.

Make it enjoyable and interesting to read. Use exciting language to capture the reader’s interest. Use rhetorical questions

Use headings/bullet points to aid organisation for easy reference

_____ may include a narrative element which details personal experience, e.g. to a newspaper or magazine; others may be more concerned with giving factual information.

A/An _____ should be well organised, with an introduction, clear development and an appropriate conclusion. It should hold the target reader’s attention and communicate complex ideas using an appropriate range of vocabulary and structures.

_____ are often structured in a similar way to reports and should be clearly organised under headings. Students should be taught how to make polite recommendations and suggestions and how to use a range of persuasive language.