FCE Writing Structure Tips for Part 1 and Part 2

PAPER 2: WRITING (1 HOUR 20 MINUTES) two questions in total to answer – 40 points in total

FCE Writing Structure for Part 1 and Part 2

Part 1 120-150 words

Part 2 120-180 words

4/5 points to write about

Check register required: Formal / Informal / Neutral / Personal / Humorous

Remember to list on rough paper the points to mention when writing:

Use this circle method to bring together your ideas and linking devices.

1^st - point to mention

2^nd - point to mention

3^rd - point to mention

4^th - point to mention

5^th - point to mention

If the original letter contains a 5^th question, you must answer that too.

CIRCLE METHOD:       

                                           _________1st Point to mention__________

_____________________                                                                      _____________________

_____Linking device___              ( CIRCLE METHOD )                      _____Linking device___

_____________________                                                                      _____________________

               

          _____________Linking device_____________

• Appropriate introduction

1• (...elaboration of point to mention)

2• (...elaboration of point to mention)

3• (...elaboration of point to mention)

4• (...elaboration of point to mention)

5• (...elaboration of point to mention)

• Appropriate ending

Check number of words to write - write to maximum but never go over the maximum allowed.

They will cut it after 150 for Part 1 or 180 for Part 2.

Over production does not mean success.

Keep to 5 words below the maximum.

FINAL CHECK: Read back over your work. Check that you have included ALL relevant points asked of you in the question and/or letter. Check handwriting, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Grammar forms to check:

Past forms - Present forms - Future forms - Modal verbs - Reported speech - The passive (“it is said to be") - Reported speech - Infinite vs. Gerund - Conditionals 0/1/2/3, mixed types- Participle clauses - Conjunctions -Linking devices-Comparing and contrasting - Prefixes, suffixes - Prepositions and Prepositional  Phrases - Articles-Synonyms and antonyms - Reason / cause / purpose / contrast - Shall (special functions) - Would (special functions) - I wish / If only - 'd better / 'd rather - To be used to / Would + Inf - Going to / About to / To be to - Making suggestions: What about... / How about...- Phrasal verbs:  can’t stand / put up with / etc. - To be about to / on the verge.