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FCE Writing Essay. Part 1.

В данном блоке дана подробная информация по написанию эссе - задание FCE Writing Part 1. Вы познакомитесь со структурой эссе, полезными фразами. Вам будет представлен пример и шаблон эссе. В конце раздела Вам будут предложены практические тесты FCE по всем разделам экзамена ( FCE Practice Tests): FCE reading and use of English, FCE Writing, FCE Listening, FCE Speaking. 

 

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Структура Эссе

1. Introduction
  • A general statement. What are you going to write about?
  • Paraphrase the topic.
2.Body
  • Paragraph 1
  • Paragraph 2
  • Paragraph 3
3. Conclusion ( restate your opinion)

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Useful Language («opinion» essay)

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I. Introduction

• A general statement. What are you going to write about?
  • It is common knowledge that…» — «Всем известно, что…».
  • The problem / issue / question of… has always aroused heated / sharp disputes /debates / discussions / controversy — «Проблема… всегда вызывала оживлённые дебаты».
  • «The sight of smb Ving*… is familiar to everyone. But have you ever wondered whether…?» — «Вид (кого-то делающего чего-то) знаком всем. Но вы когда-нибудь задумывались… ли…?»
  • «Our modern world is unthinkable / unimaginable / inconceivable without…
Paraphrase the topic.  
  • Many people are in favour of……while others are convinced that…..
  • Our modern world is unthinkable / unimaginable / inconceivable without… However, there are plenty of people who believe that it is not necessary / doubt the necessity / importance / use / benefit / good of…» — «Наш современный мир невообразим без… Однако существует множество людей, которые считают, что это неважно / ставят важность… под сомнение».
  • So the question is: which option is better?
  • Let’s speculate who is right: to proponents / defendants / fans of… who claim that… or the opponents / adversaries, who believe in…» — «Идёт дискуссия о… Давайте поразмышляем, кто прав: защитники (чего-то), которые утверждают, что… или противники, верящие в…».

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II. Main Body. Paragraph 1.

To list points
  • - In the first place… First of all……… To start with… To begin with…
  • - Secondly… Thirdly…… Finally……… Last but not least………
  • One good thing that comes out of that is a possibility ....
To add more points or supported detail  to the same topic
  • What is more…
  • Furthermore …….
  • Moreover………
  • In addition to this….
  • Besides………
  • Apart from this………
To introduce contrasting viewpoints
  • It is argued that…….
  • On the other hand…
  • People argue that…….
  • Opponents of this view say ………
  • There are people who oppose………
  • Contrary to what most believe……
  • To a certain extent, it is right, but isn’t there…? / don’t smb V1? / …»
  • To a certain extent, it is right, but we shouldn’t forget that… / we should consider the fact that… / we shouldn’t underestimate… / one shouldn’t disregard/one should take into account …
  • I still think that ....... have more benefit than ..........
  • Defenders of… may be applauded for seeking to ......, but what they propose would in fact seriously damage / decrease / threaten, etc.» 
  • «However, I disagree with these contentions» — «
  • «While… could lessen / worsen / decrease, etc… this is a small loss that could be offset by…» —
  • «However, this idea cannot go further than being an immature claim because / since.....
To introduce examples: for example……… for instance… such as…….. in particular……_______________________________________________________________________
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III. Conclusion ( you restate your opinion )

· To conclude
  • - to sum up…….. all in all ……….. all things considered….... on the whole……….
  • -  in conclusion ……… taking everything into account………/ as was previously stated
  • All in all, I still feel that the benefits of ……..outweigh the disadvantages
________________________________________________________________________

EXAMPLE

Whether you are happy or not depends on the personality you are born with. Do you agree?
Notes
Write about: 
  • money
  • health
  • ________ (your own idea)
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It is common knowledge that/Our modern world is unthinkable without happiness. Some people are in favour of connecting personality to the topic t of well-being while others claim that one’s attitude is the key to deliberate. Let’s speculate all the points of the subject.
On the one hand, some persons consider financial success as a main source of being happy. If one is financially secure he/she will have more chance to make life comfortable. Furthermore, money will give you more confidence and support in any aspect of the life. To some extend the point is right, but it also depends on your attitude. By prioritizing financial success, you can miss a possibility to get something more valuable.
On the other hand, health is thought to be very important. A person cannot be completely happy experiencing welfare problems. Therefore, it is very significant to lead a healthy life style, keeping balanced diet and doing moderate exercise.
These points have merits and could be acceptable, but in order to get a complete sense of satisfaction we should also admit the idea of building a happy family. When a person is alone he/she is having a hard time to be happy and satisfied.
Taking everything into account, balancing all the mentioned topics we will have a prospect to create fully pleased life.

Шаблон

It is common knowledge that/Our modern world is unthinkable without …….. Some people are in favour of ……………………. while others claim that ……………… Let’s speculate all the points.
On the one hand,/The main advantage of ………………………………. Furthermore, ……………..
On the other hand, ………………… For example/Moreover…….
These points have merits and could be acceptable, but in order to get a complete sense of ………. we should also admit the idea of ………...
Taking everything into account, balancing all the mentioned topics we will have a prospect to ………

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