3
Most of the content is relevant and the target reader is informed.
There should be more of a balance of the arguments with a bit more focus on the nursery.
You are also over the word limit so I would suggest writing fewer points with more backing up. Perhaps you could shorten the introduction.
The target reader would be able to reach a decision following as a result of your arguments.
3
The conventions of essay writing have been used.
Some of your points could be strengthened with further examples and evidence. Fewer points with more justification would be good.
The tone of the essay is generally appropriate and the use of a title is also appropriate.
Although the essay is quite easy to follow, some of the language could be tailored more precisely towards the wording of the question. This would help to communicate your ideas more clearly.
4
The essay is well organised and quite coherent.
Each paragraph focusses on a separate argument. Within the paragraphs there are good organisational patterns used to emphasise certain points 'but, above all...' or to show contrast 'Unfortunately, on the other hand...'
2
There is a good range of vocabulary and grammatical structures used appropriately, 'Usually, it was the mother, who had to leave her job...'
However there are also quite a few errors where a more appropriate word could have been used. The choice of words at times detracts from how closely your answer ties to the question.
There are a range of linking devices used appropriately, 'furthermore', 'another solution could be', 'on the other hand'. There are also some errors 'advantages in this approach' but these do not impede communication.
Adding the marks together, the student has scored:
Content: 3/5
Communicative Achievement: 3/5
Organisation: 4/5
Language: 2/5
Total: 12/20.
If you can't remember what these scores mean, watch my CAE writing marking criteria video .
If this student got 12/20 for their part 2 writing in the exam, they would have 24/40 for the C1 Advanced writing paper.
The student would therefore pass this exam paper.
To understand how these marks are calculated, check out this page . I suggest using a table like this to mark your scores when you are practising for all the different exam papers.
This question has come from ' Cambridge English Advanced Practice Tests - Plus 2 ' by Nick Kenny and Jacky Newbrook.
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Here is the student's answer with my corrections and comments written in ( bold and italics).
Nowadays , many young people tend to ask themselves how valuable is the benefit of taking part in sport competitions in which they participate ( I don’t think these words add any extra to the sentence) . It is said that ‘ it’ ( after using the phrase ‘it is said/thought that’ you should repeat the subject) is worth y (you should use ‘worth’ here) for healthy people to hav ing a positive attitude and th is (the attitude) are also usually able to contribute s more to a the healthy mind.
But which point s can be highlighted as valuable from ‘ having’ healthy lifestyles? (Personally, I wouldn’t ask questions in an essay). Not only ‘ does’ physical condition ha ve a very important role to play, but also mental condition might be affected ‘ as a result’ . This (what starts at the beginning?) starts at the beginning (the beginning of what?) when the young child can learn about the value of exercise. Despite having a fit ness body, this (what is ‘this’?) should not only be aimed at sport s competition s . They need to have continuous ‘win nings and los ses ings ’ in order to understand the importance of being trained mentally ( I think the argument of the essay disappears a bit here). For instance, Usain Bolt is an excellent athlete thanks to ‘ his’ capability to accept to los s e s and train hard for the next sport competition.
Attitude alone, however, is not enough. Young athletes need to have easy access to resources which will enable them to learn in a better way. There is no point in having a great attitude to learn if they cannot find materials that other athletes can share as tips in order to make the difference. In this case, these materials refer s to personal experiences and train ing methods ed abilities which youngsters need to pay more attention ‘to’ . If cooperation is not performed (we don’t normally ‘perform cooperation’, it would be more common to say ‘if cooperation does not exist’ , young people are all too likely to slip into bad habits (this paragraph is well written) .
To sum up, of the two values outlined above, healthy lifestyles is the more effective one. lt is more far reaching in that it relates to all aspects of living healthily. In addition to this, after all, through (‘developing the right’) attitude , that a person will learn why it is better to go to a sport competition than to lie on a couch in front of the television. (I don’t think I understand this final sentence. Do you mean attitude will teach a person? I probably wouldn’t introduce a new idea into the final sentence of an essay).
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This student has scored:
Communicative Achievement: 2/5
Organisation: 3/5
Language: 3/5
Total: 11/20.
If this student got 11/20 for their part 2 writing in the exam, they would score 22 out of 40 and they would not pass the CAE writing exam at a C1 level.
The student might still pass the exam if he/she gets higher marks in the other exam papers, Reading , Use of English , Speaking and Listening .
Let's have a look at another example essay that a student sent to me. Similar to the first two, we'll have a look at the question, answer and my feedback.
Fantastic work if you've made it this far...you're really going to be helping yourself prepare for this tricky part of the exam. High five!
The following question can be found on this website .
While reading the next answer, you should complete the assessment scale. You can download the assessment template here or complete this online version .
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We live in a wor ’l’ d where there are so many options for travelling (Spelling mistakes are not a huge issue, but they are important if they disrupt the flow/meaning of your writing. This spelling mistake is in the first sentence and therefore might put negative thinking in the examiner’s mind) . According to a recent article, there has been an increase in international travelling. Since the article did not find the major causes of what is causing this new trend (can you think of a way to avoid saying ‘causes’ and ‘causing’ in the same sentence?) , I decided to raise two crucially important factors which could presumably contribute to this.
It cannot be denied that we take most means of transport for granted and flying on a plane is becoming more prevalent (Good sentence) . In comparison to the previous century, the cost of airline tickets has noticeably decreased. In other words, most airlines are now aiming at a wide ’r’ range of ‘people’ public . (We don’t often say ‘a range of public.’) Not only do they want to attract the affluent, but they also want to ensure that even the poorest citizens can afford to buy a ticket. Moreover, the convenience of aircraft also plays a vital role as flying is not so time-consuming. (Good paragraph).
Another potential factor is global business and trade. The majority of successful companies, such as Foxconn and Apple, are spread out into ‘across’ the whole world. If they did not do this, they would not be able to satisfy their customers. Therefore, they often have no other option, but to dispatch (‘dispatch’ is not often a word used for people but more for inanimate objects) their representatives , (remember the comma as this is a non-definite relative clause because the next part of the sentence is extra information) who always travel by plane. Secondly, the world economy has reached its peak, that is to say, our population is buying more cars. (I think this point would be made stronger by adding another sentence.)
To sum up, as far as I am concerned, global business plays a bigger role when it comes to the increase in travelling. Despite the fact that means of transport have changed, companies have a major impact. To make it clear, companies have the power to shape our society. We are under the influence of them. They set down the rules in terms of new trends in our society (I think you could combine the final two sentences and avoid repeating the words ‘our society’) .
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I have awarded the essay the following marks:
Content - 3 Communicative Achievement - 4 Organisation - 4 Language - 4
Total: 15/20
In my opinion, this is a good essay. Remember you only have 90 minutes to complete 2 writing tasks in the exam, but if you could write this and a similar part 2 answer in 35 minutes each, leaving time for planning and checking, I think you will stand a good chance of passing at a C1 level. The examiners tend to mark the writing paper quite strictly in my experience and so it’s possible that some of the marking criteria could be awarded a 3, but it’s also possible some could be awarded a 5. It depends a little bit on the individual examiner. Well done!
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Social trends are part of today’s society and they could be described as peculiar behaviours that become ‘a’ fundamental characteristic of a society. In the last few years there have been many changes such as the development of ‘the’ internet, mobile phones and cheaper flights that have had an important influence in ‘on’ social trends.
As far as I’m concerned, the factor which influence ‘s’ the most social trends ‘the most’ is the communication and especially the new communication via social network ‘s’ . As a matter of fact s , the way we communicate has been influenced a lot by the development of ‘the’ internet and technology. Therefore, internationally widespread social networks such as Twitter, Instagram and TikTok have created ways of communicating that make it very easy to spread a peculiar ‘specific’ social trend by imitat ‘ing’ e the trends of other countries.
Other people may say that advertising is shaping social trends because of its u ‘i’ nescapable influence on consumers. Although it surely plays an important role and everywhere we go we are surrounded by advertising, in my humble opinion , we are totally used to them and we know how to ignore them, so they don’t ‘ do not’ have such a big influence on social trends.
In conclusion , it ’s ‘i s evident that what influence ‘s’ ‘social trends’ the most social trends are the ways of communicating used by the people of today. They have the ‘ability’ peculiarity to make the world smaller and spread a new trend amazingly rapidly with the feature that it will affect a big amount ‘number’ of people in a small amount of time.
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| 3 | All parts of the question have been adequately addressed. The target reader can see which of the two points the writer is discussing in the essay. It is also clear which point the writer thinks has the biggest influence on social trends. The first main point about communication could be made slightly stronger. |
| 3 | The writing could be slightly easier to follow at times, for example in the conclusion. This would also help keep the target reader engaged. There are one or two places in the essay where the arguments could be expanded and strengthened to help the target reader follow and understand the main points. |
| 4 | Some words and phrases have been used to start new paragraphs but also to connect ideas within a paragraph, helping maintain a good structure and also to express your ideas and opinions, for example: ‘Therefore’ The whole essay has a good structure. |
| 2 | There is evidence of different and a variety of grammatical structures, for example, the present perfect. It would be good to see you attempting some more complex grammatical structures. There are some less common words and phrases used, for example: ‘Peculiar’ ‘Fundamental characteristic’ However, there is some repetition of certain words where there is opportunity to show more variety and a wider knowledge of the English language. There are a few small errors, for example, using an incorrect preposition or missing articles. Some of the language is slightly too informal for an essay. |
Content - 3
Communicative Achievement - 3
Organisation - 4
Language - 2
Total: 12/20
You need a minimum of 24 out of 40 possible marks to pass the CAE writing paper. Remember, there are 2 different writings to complete, so you need to average 12 out of 20 for each writing task.
Remember, you do not need to pass every exam paper in order to pass the C1 Advanced (CAE) exam and get a certificate.
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The Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) essay is a formal, academic writing. You’ll find it in Part 1 of the CAE writing exam and, just like at other levels, Part 1 is mandatory. That means whether you like it or not, you’ll be writing an essay for your C1 Cambridge exam. Considering that, it’s probably a good idea to practise. The good news is, the CAE essay can be quite formulaic. Once you’ve done it a few times, you’ll notice the structure and style are always pretty similar. Before you know it, you’ll be writing them in your sleep! In this post, you’ll find some useful CAE writing tips and three essay questions with sample answers.
If you’re looking for a complete overview of the CAE writing exam, with CAE writing tips and much more, check out Advanced Writing Plus , our complete self-study course.
At C1 level, you are expected to be able to write about pretty much any topic you can imagine. However, CAE essay topics are generally going to be quite formal. You’re not going to be asked about your plans for the weekend!
These are some of the topics which are most likely to come up in an Advanced essay question:
Make sure you’ve looked into these topics and studied relevant vocabulary. You can also read different articles and listen to radio broadcasts (or podcasts) related to the topics. Don’t forget to note down important vocabulary so you can remember it for your writings!
You’ve probably got plenty of experience writing in English if you’ve reached a C1 level. Students who prepare for this exam often need their skills focused in the right way rather than being taught brand new ideas.
Here are my top tips for preparing the CAE essay task.
Here are three Advanced (CAE) essay questions. They each use different CAE essay topics. Use them to practise and improve in preparation for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam. After completing your own essay, check the example answer and compare.
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As I’m sure you already know, Cambridge exams have several papers (Reading, Writing, Use of English, Speaking and Listening), and each of these components is divided into different parts. In this post, I want to focus on Writing Part 1 of the C1 Advanced, that is, how to write an Essay for the CAE . Because, remember, C1 Writing Part 1 will always be an essay 🙂
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The C1 Advanced (CAE) Writing, as we have already seen in another article, has 2 parts , and for each one you will have to write a text according to the exercise instructions. What you should know is that there is a limited range of text types that you may be asked to write in each part, so let’s see:
Each writing task you do should be between 220 and 260 words long, approximately, and, as they are different types of writing, you should take into account the peculiarities of each one in terms of structure, register, grammar and vocabulary, etc.
So let’s start with the one that concerns us in this article: Essays!
An Essay is a text of opinion in which we analyse a topic, a situation or a problem from different points of view or by considering several points or solutions to the problem. In each of the paragraphs, we deal with each point and express different facts, considerations and opinions.
Now that we know what an essay is, let’s look at how to write an essay and its characteristics.
Here are the main characteristics of a C1-level essay so that you can keep them in mind when writing:
Now that we are familiar with the main features of an essay for Cambridge Advanced (CAE) Writing, let’s look at a sample essay at C1 level, both the sample instructions and a possible answer.
In the picture below you can see an example from the Cambridge website.
From these instructions, we must always extract the essentials:
According to the task model outlined above, we can approach out writing with the following structure:
Although it is not set in stone, you will normally get 4 paragraphs. So now let’s look at an example Essay for CAE Writing:
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At first glance, we can see that this Essay for C1 has an introductory title and 4 paragraphs ( introduction , museums , sports , conclusion ). In addition, if we read the text carefully, we can see the following aspects:
In short, this is a good example of an Essay for CAE Writing. It should be noted, however, that this writing is written to simulate a strong C1 level, perhaps without necessarily going into a C2 level.
This is the most typical question in this part of the exam and the answer is: yes and no. Let me explain. The assessors won’t count the words and penalise you according to the number of words only. There is a rumour going around among students and teachers that for every 10 words they take away X points, but this is not true. However, if you have gone over 260 words by 50 or 100 words, or more, there is probably some content that is not relevant to the assignment, and that is penalised. Likewise, if you write less than 220 words, you are probably missing important information or you are not covering it in the detail required by the task instructions.
For this reason, I always recommend going over 20 words at most. That way you won’t lose points if your assignment covers the required topics and points. 🙂
Although I will be publishing more articles explaining how to do each type of task for C1 Advanced, the best thing you can do to get plenty of information and practice is to buy the official KSE Academy guide to CAE Writing. In this guide you will find the following:
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(220-260 words, 45 min approx.)
TASK: Your class has watched a panel discussion on the areas which have benefited from the internet. You have made the following notes:
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the areas in your notes. You should identify which area has benefited more from the internet, giving reasons for your choice.
Write your answer in 220 – 260 words in an appropriate style.
Task taken from Cambridge Write and Improve website. Link below.
https://writeandimprove.com/workbooks#/wi-workbooks/bdc648bc-b760-4bac-98bc-161a95deff5e/tasks/62602255-69f6-4369-8224-48fc6013bd1d
The first thing when reading the task is to identify what two areas from the notes you are going to write about and choose the one that (in this case) has benefited more . Then, brainstorm some arguments .
For the introduction, try to rephrase the task and be as general on the topic as you can. Make sure to mention the two areas you have chosen to write about.
When writing the paragraphs don’t forget to include a Topic sentence . This sentence serves as an introduction of the paragraph. Then follow it by your arguments and reasons. Here is a video explaining the whole process.
For the conclusion, repeat what you said before using other words and express your opinion clearly on which one area has benefited more from technology.
Introduction.
There is no doubt that the new technologies have changed our lives. Education and entertainment can be identified as two main areas that have experienced a positive impact.
First of all, schools have changed a lot since the Internet was introduced. They cater more to different learning styles using a wide range of media and tools such as interactive boards, tablets and Kahoot. Moreover, using technology in the classroom has proven to be more engaging than the old-fashioned blackboard. For instance, it results that students would readily write a text for a blog or a website rather than an essay. Last but not least, learners tend to do their homework more diligently if the task has to do with social media.
Another area that has changed for the better is entertainment. Streaming platforms such as Netflix have brought TV to our fingertips and made it incredibly cheap and easy to access. No more saving to go to the cinema or buy the latest DVD. Now you can Google almost anything and have it delivered or play it right away. What’s more, you can create your own content and monetise it as any aspiring You-tuber will tell you.
In conclusion, the Internet and new inventions such as smartphones and tablets are shaping the way we consume information whether it is for work, studies or just fun. However, as far as I am concerned the field which has benefited the most is entertainment. It has become even more widespread than before and more and more people are spending their time and attention watching such content.
You can use example essays to get a feel of the style. Compare your ideas and organisation. Learn some phrases to use in your own writing. But don’t forget that we all have different writing styles and there isn’t one correct way of doing it.
Check out my other articles:
How to write an essay using a template
How to write a B2 First essay
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Your class has attended a panel discussion on what role the government should play in keeping its country’s citizens healthy. You have made the notes below. The role the government should play in keeping its country’s citizens healthy Some opinions expressed in the discussion |
Write an essay discussing only two points . You should explain which point is more important , giving reasons in support of your answer.
Your class has watched a television documentary on the impact of global tourism. You have made the notes below. Areas affected by global tourism Some opinions expressed in the documentary. |
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Exam question:, type: essay.
You attended a lecture at a local business centre where the advantages of working from home were discussed. You have made the notes below: How can working from home be beneficial? Some opinions expressed during the lecture: |
Write an essay discussing only two points . You should explain which point is more important , giving reasons in support of your answer.
” Majority of people are of the opinion that working from home has a significant amount of advantages. However, some people believe that could be counterproductive. Could this idea be beneficial for the society?
It is an undeniable fact that a great number of cities are overcrouded by cars. In addition, this cities are plenty of noises and pollution. Apart from that, many people are suffering stress as a consequence of being into their cars too much time on the way to work. As a result, many companies are studying the possibility of implementing working from home with the aim of facilitating the worker conditions. Another point worth highlighting is the cost reduction in companies with this idea, not only in electricity and manteinance of buildings, but also in rentals.
On the other side of the coin, there are people who are convinced that the permomance of workers will decrease significantly working from home as a consequence of being without the pressure of any boss around. Additionally, only office companies could stablish this idea owing to huge number of works have to be done in person. Furthermore, it is undoubtedly that meetings are essential. Therefore, workers should commute to the company in some occasion.
Taking all these arguments into account, from my perspective, the deployment of working from home should be mandatory for companies which could afford this option. Mostly, with the target of helping the environment and facilitates the workers live.”
The majority of people are of the opinion that (appropriately formal beginning) working from home has a significant amount / number of advantages . However/ By contrast , (cohesive devices) some people believe that could be counterproductive . This essay will address the issue if this idea could be beneficial for society ? (avoid short/ independent sentences)
An appropriate introduction; informs the reader about the essence of the essay;
It is an undeniable fact that a (introductory phrases) great number of cities are overcrowded (spelling) by cars. In addition, (cohesive devices) these cities are plenty of noise and pollution . Apart from that, (linking words) many people are suffering stress as a consequence of being in their cars too much time on the way to work. As a result, (linking words) many companies are studying the possibility of implementing working from home / remote work with the aim of facilitating worker conditions. (appropriate language tone and register) Another point worth highlighting is (linking words) the cost reduction in companies with this idea/ that introduced such a solution , not only (inversion) in for electricity and maintenance (spelling) of buildings but also in rentals.
First paragraph instead of focusing on one of the key points and commenting on it in full, touches on three key points very briefly.
On the other side of the coin, (introductory phrases) there are people who are convinced that (indirect language) the performance (spelling) of workers will decrease significantly working from home as a consequence of being without the pressure of any boss around. / the lack of appropriate and constant supervision . (use more advanced / formal language) Additionally , (linking words) only office companies could establish (spelling) this idea owing to the huge number of work having to be done in person. Furthermore , (linking words) it is undoubtedly, that meetings are essential , t herefore , (linking words) workers should commute to the company on some occasions . (avoid short sentences/improve readability)
The second paragraph does not address any of the key points; Stick to the task content
Taking all these arguments into account , (introductory phrases) from my perspective, the deployment of working from home should be mandatory for companies which could afford this option . (appropriate language tone and register) Mostly , with the target of helping the environment and facilitating the worker's live."
Stick to the topic of the essay and do exactly what you are asked to do to get a higher geade; d evote one paragraph to one key point
Content: 2/5 have you answered the question?
Most of of the content is relevant to the task. Target reader is minimally informed .
You should explain which point is more important, giving reasons in support of your answer- not commented/omitted
You didn't follow the assignment - you should choose two points out of three and describe each of them fully in a separate paragraph
The whole second paragraph is irrelevant - you focus on effectiveness and negatives omiting the key points.
Also, you didn't indicate at the end of the essay which key point is more important.
Communicative Achievement: 4/5 have you completed the task in the right sort of language?
Stylistic errors and linguistic deficiencies appear, sometimes poorly worded sentences or imprecise information
The organisation: 5/5 have you structured your writing properly?
The essay begins with an appropriate introduction that introduces the reader to its content. the main issues are dealt with in separate paragraphs and the text ends with a summary
Language: 3-4/5 have you used a good range of grammar and vocabulary?
Vocabulary There is a wide range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
Grammar There is wide range of simple and more complex grammatical forms which are used with control and flexibility.
Slightly repetitive vocabulary.
There are regular minor errors, they do not affect significantly communication, but they certainly affect the grade
Use less common lexis (more advanced vocabulary) related to the topic and appropriate grammar forms
Score: 14-15/20 Grade: C1
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The essay has a neutral tone and uses appropriate phrases to introduce and connect ideas through the text (On theone hand; On the other hand; In my opinion). The essay topic is clearly communicated in the first paragraph and the main points are developed in separate paragraphs.
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The C1 Advanced Writing exam has two writing parts, which you must complete in 90 minutes. Both parts have a word limit of between 220-260 words. We recommend getting lots of writing practice under these conditions! Part 1 is always a discursive essay. It requires you to think about arguments for and against a topic.
Writing an essay is the first part of the C1 Advanced (CAE) Cambridge writing paper and it is obligatory. You need to answer the question with between 220-260 words. In the text, you need to analyse a question using different points of view. It is a semi-formal/formal text and should be impartial until the conclusion.
A CAE essay is an obligatory task in the C1 Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English exam. There are 4 CAE exam papers: Speaking, Listening, Reading & Use of English and Writing. The CAE essay forms part 1 of the 2 part writing paper. Students need to answer a question and write between 220-260 words. On the rest of this page I have put some CAE essay ...
An essay is the first part of the C1 advanced writing and it is obligatory. You need to answer the question with between 220-260 words. In the text, you need to analyse a question using different points of view. It is a semi-formal/formal text and should be impartial until the conclusion. What the examiner wants to see is a balanced argument ...
C1 Advanced Writing Part 1 . Teacher's notes ... Then look at the plan for structuring an essay in Exercise 2 Part B. Ask students to look at the sample answer for the question and to discuss, in pairs, to what extent this candidate has followed the ... and give for their opinion. The essays should be well , with an introduction, clear ...
- An essay needs to read like an essay, just like a report needs to read like a report. This means it is a formal, academic text. Formal means no contractions, few phrasal verbs, complex sentences and an impersonal style. The essay needs to include your opinion, so you need to express that opinion through style and substance, supported by facts.
CAE Writing Essay Example. Now that we are familiar with the main features of an essay for Cambridge Advanced (CAE) Writing, let's look at a sample essay at C1 level, both the sample instructions and a possible answer. C1 Essay Instructions. In the picture below you can see an example from the Cambridge website.
C1 Advanced Writing Part 1: Essay. (220-260 words, 45 min approx.) TASK: Your class has watched a panel discussion on the areas which have benefited from the internet. You have made the following notes: Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the areas in your notes. You should identify which area has benefited more from the internet ...
I was asked to correct this C1 Advanced (CAE) essay, but it's already perfect... I had very few things to change to this essay, making it a perfect example o...
Writing an essay: Focus on agreeing or disagreeing with a statement, giving information, giving opinion, giving reasons, comparing and contrasting ideas and opinions, drawing a conclusion. Videos Video 1 How to write an Essay (Tips) - C1 Advanced (CAE) Video 2 How to write an Essay 2 - C1 Advanced (CAE) Video 3 How to structure an Essay - C1 Advanced (CAE) Video 4 Perfect essay example ...
C1 Advanced (CAE) Writing: Format. Format: cae writing paper contains two parts. Timing: 1 hour 30 minutes. Parts: 2. Task: candidates are required to complete two tasks: a compulsory task in Part 1. one task from a choice of three in Part 2. A range from the following: email/letter; essay; report; review; proposal.
To prepare for the C1 Advanced exam, learners should: Read widely to familiarise themselves with the conventions and styles of different types of writing (i.e. reports, proposals, reviews, letters and essays). Write 10-minute plans for a variety of questions in past papers, so that planning becomes automatic and quick.
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Stick to the topic of the essay and do exactly what you are asked to do to get a higher geade; devote one paragraph to one key point. Paragraph 1 - Introduction. Paragraph 2 - Comment fully on the first point. Paragraph 3 - Comment fully on the second point. Paragraph 4 - Summarise.
CAE Review Example: Music. CAE Review Example: Contributor. CAE Review Example: Holiday. A review is written traditionally for an English-language magazine, newspaper or website. The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about something which the writer has experienced (e.g. a film , a holiday. a product, a website etc ...
Before you write your C1 Advanced (CAE) Essay, you must plan! But before you plan, you need to understand what type of essay structure to use. If you don't k...
C1 Advanced (CAE) Review: Structure. Title + Introduction. Name what you are going to be reviewing. Identify the book, restaurant or film. Main content: Paragraph 1: Describe the first thing mentioned in the task. Paragraph 2: Describe the second thing mentioned in the task. Recommendation.