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FCE Essay
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Part 1: An essay question with prompts. Skills: agreeing or disagreeing, giving
opinions, giving information or explanations, comparing and contrasting ideas and opinions, exemplifying, giving reasons and drawing conclusions.
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plan
write
review
3 steps to success
Planning Steps
Underline key words
Synonyms & topic
vocabulary
Brainstorm
Select ideas
Useful phrases
Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment.
Do you think these problems can be solved?
Notes
Write about:
1. transport2. rivers and seas3. ……………..(your own idea)
Underline key words
Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment.
Do you think these problems can be solved?
Notes
Write about:
1. transport2. rivers and seas3. ……………..(your own idea)
Underline key words
Synonyms & topic
vocabulary
problemspollutiondamage
environmentsolved
transportrivers & seas
problems issue, caused by, responsible for, concerned about
pollution pollute, contaminate, poison, toxic, dangerous
damage harm, destruction, contamination
environment environmental, atmosphere, greenhouse effect
solved solution, deal with, act
transport vehicle, car, lorry, drive
rivers & seas stream, ocean, marine, coastal, aquatic
Synonyms & topic
vocabulary
Problem Solution
transport
rivers & sea
3rd idea: energy
Brainstorm
Problem Solution
transportair pollution – greenhouse effect- exhaust fumes – traffic – people use cars all the time
less cars & lorries - electric cars – cleaner fuel - use public transport or walk or cycle
rivers & sea
factories -toxic wastes – sewage - poison - dangerous for sea animals – destruction of ecosystems
new laws – treat wastes & sewage – clean water – protect ecosystems
3rd idea: energy
fossil fuels – greenhouse effect – acid rain - harmful
renewable energy – hydro power – wind turbines – solar power - clean
Brainstorm
Select ideas
Introduction
Paragraph 2Problem: Solution:
Paragraph 3Problem: Solution:
Paragraph 4Problem: Solution:
Conclusion
Introductionenvironmental pollution
Paragraph 2Problem: air pollution – cars – drive short distances Solution: drive less – cycle or walk
Paragraph 3Problem: factories – toxic waste – dangerous for marine life Solution: strict laws & fines – factories treat waste
Paragraph 4Problem: fossil fuels – energy for factories Solution: renewable energy – cleaner
Conclusionthese actions are solutions
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Useful phrases
Introduction
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Conclusion
Introduction …is one of the biggest problems the world faces today – people are concerned about
Paragraph 2 Firstly, nowadays, by doing this, therefore
Paragraph 3 Secondly, according to, for instance, in addition
Paragraph 4 Finally, for example, furthermore
Conclusion In conclusion, I believe that
Useful phrases
IntroductionLinker: …is one of the biggest problems the world faces today – people are concerned about
environmental pollution
Paragraph 2Problem: air pollution – cars – drive short distances Solution: drive less – cycle or walk Linkers: Firstly, nowadays, by doing this, therefore
Paragraph 3Problem: factories – toxic waste – dangerous for marine life Solution: strict laws & fines – factories treat waste Linkers: Secondly, according to, for instance, in addition
Paragraph 4Problem: fossil fuels – energy for factories Solution: renewable energy - cleaner Linkers: Finally, for example, furthermore
ConclusionLinker: In conclusion, I believe that these actions are solutions
Plan
Writing Steps
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Use topic vocabulary
Keep within
word limit
Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems the world faces today. Many people are concerned about the harmful effects transport and factories cause to the atmosphere. But what can we do to solve these problems?
Introduction
Rephrase question
Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems the world faces today. Many people are concerned about the harmful effects transport and factories cause to the atmosphere. But what can we do to solve these problems?
Introduction
Rephrase question
Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems the world faces today. Many people are concerned about the harmful effects transport and factories cause to the atmosphere. But what can we do to solve these problems?
Introduction
Useful phrases
Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems the world faces today. Many people are concerned about the harmful effects transport and factories cause to the atmosphere. But what can we do to solve these problems?
Introduction
Useful phrases
Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems the world faces today. Many people are concerned about the harmful effects transport and factories cause to the atmosphere. But what can we do to solve these problems?
Introduction
Topic vocabulary
Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems the world faces today. Many people are concerned about the harmful effects transport and factories cause to the atmosphere. But what can we do to solve these problems?
Introduction
Topic vocabulary
Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air.
Paragraph 2
Problem Solution
Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air.
Paragraph 2
Problem Solution
Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air.
Paragraph 2
Problem Solution
Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air.
Paragraph 2
Useful phrases
Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air.
Paragraph 2
Useful phrases
Paragraph 2
Topic vocabulary
Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air.
Paragraph 2 Firstly, transport is responsible for air pollution, in particular cars. Nowadays too many people use their cars, even to go very short distances. Driving fewer miles would decrease the amount of pollution produced by cars. For instance, people could cycle or walk to their destinations instead. By doing this, they would damage the environment less and enjoy cleaner air.
Topic
vocabulary
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Problem Solution
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Problem Solution
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Problem Solution
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Useful phrases
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Useful phrases
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Topic vocabulary
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Topic vocabulary
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Vary grammatical structures
Secondly, according to activists, many factories dump toxic waste in our rivers and oceans, which is dangerous for marine life. Governments should pass strict laws to force factories to treat these poisonous substances before disposal. If they do not comply, they should be heavily fined.
Paragraph 3
Vary grammatical structures
Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
Paragraph 4
Problem Solution
Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
Paragraph 4
Problem Solution
Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
Paragraph 4
Problem Solution
Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
Paragraph 4
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Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
Paragraph 4
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Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
Paragraph 4
Topic vocabulary
Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
Paragraph 4
Topic vocabulary
Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
Paragraph 4
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Finally, many factories use fossil fuels contributing to the greenhouse effect. The government should encourage manufacturers to use renewable energy, for example, wind turbines, to produce goods in a clean way.
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In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.
Conclusion
Your opinion
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.
Conclusion
Your opinion
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.
Conclusion
Useful phrases
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.
Conclusion
Useful phrases
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.
Conclusion
Topic vocabulary
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.
Conclusion
Topic vocabulary
Review Steps
Grammar
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Vocabulary
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The examiner will always give credit for attempting to use complex language as long as any mistakes do not impede
communication.
Make sure you haven’t repeated the same words or
phrases several times in your the answer.
Although spelling and punctuation errors are not
specifically penalised, they can sometimes impede communication.
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