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Writing Section

3c An article 3e An essay

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famous star/band, organise the information advantages and disadvantages, organise
advantages and disadvantages, organise
famous star/band, organise the information
according to the plan below. your ideas according to the plan below.
TITLE INTRODUCTION
Write an interesting title in order to catch the Introduce the subject of the essay and both sides
reader’s attention. of the topic.
INTRODUCTION MAIN PART (2 paragraphs)
Briefly mention some important facts about the • Present the advantages and the disadvantages
person/band: in separate paragraphs. Cover both sides of the
Give your general opinion of this person/band Publications
e.g. • why they are popular topic equally. Use linking words/phrases:
• who the members of the band are
• type of music TO LIST POINTS:
firstly, first of all, to begin with, secondly, also, in
MAIN PART (2 paragraphs) addition, what is more, furthermore, moreover,
• Give information about their background. finally, lastly, last but not least, apart from this
e.g. • when and where the people were born TO EXPRESS CONTRAST:
• their education however, on the one hand, on the other hand,
• at what age they started their career nevertheless, while, whereas
• when the band was formed TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE:
• what made them famous for example, for instance, take for instance, such
• Give information about their career and their as
achievements so far. TO EMPHASISE:
e.g. • singles/albums in fact, as a matter of fact
• hits/awards
• concerts/events CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
• other activities • Make a general statement. Use phrases like:
sentences. (see 2b) © MM • State your opinion if you want to. Use phrases
• future plans
CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH In conclusion,...
To sum up,...
and their work. If you like, make a general All in all,...
comment. On the whole,...
like:
remember In my opinion/view,...
Personally, I believe,...

• Use linking words/phrases to join your ideas/
• Use linking words/phrases to join your ideas/ From my point of view,...
sentences. (see 2b)
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• Write in a formal style. Do not use short forms
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or abbreviations.
• Avoid using the first person singular.
• Avoid using the first person singular.
• Avoid including any new ideas in the
• Avoid including any new ideas in the
conclusion.
conclusion.
• Use a variety of vocabulary and grammatical
• Use a variety of vocabulary and grammatical
structures. Avoid being too simple.
structures. Avoid being too simple.
• Always justify your ideas and, if possible, use
• Always justify your ideas and, if possible, use
examples to illustrate them.
examples to illustrate them.
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