how to write fce essay

FCE Essay

40 minutes

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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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

Pay close attention to plan

Vary length of

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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

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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

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

Useful phrases

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

Useful phrases

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.

Paragraph 4

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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

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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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