Advanced Writing tips

CAE Writing Example Two

Without preparation, I have attempted to complete two of the writing tasks from the CAE writing paper.

Task Two (Three options) 
Answer one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write 220-260 words in an appropriate style.

3. You have read an article in your college magazine about the effects of the internet on studying. The article focuses on the negative effects, in particular the influence of social-networking sites and email. You feel that the article has too negative a view of the way students use the internet, and decide to write a letter to the editor explaining your opinion. 

CAE Writing Example One

Without preparation, I have attempted to complete two of the writing tasks from the CAE writing paper.

Task One (Compulsory) Answer the question below. Write 220-260 words in the appropriate style.


1. Your class has watched a television documentary on the impact of global tourism. You have made the notes below,

Areas affected by global tourism

• the environmnent
• local eceonomies
• international understanding

Some opinions expressed in the documentary

'Increased travel can have  major effects on wildlife and nature'
'The survival of local economies depends on tourism'
'Travel helps us understand others better.'

Write an essay discussing two of the areas affected in your notes. You should explain which area has been more affected by global tourism, giving reasons to support your answer.

You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the documentary, but you should use your own words as far as possible.

Benchmark Higher Semester Plan

Here is a provisional plan for the semester. I think I have avoided any holidays but please check it and let me know if there are any clashes.

Benchmark Higher - Unit 11 Revision

Key

Benchmarh Higher

Here is the link for Listening Part 3.

Benchmark Higher Unit Ten Revision Key

Here is the key to the revision exercises for Unit ten.

Benchmark Higher Listeing

Here is the link for the Listening Part Two Practice Exam

Benchmark Advanced

The 3rd Progress Test (Units 9-12) will be on Monday 30th January.

On Thursday 2nd February there will be no lesson as I've got to go to Warsaw for work.

Benchmark Advanced

Here is a link to the practice listening test Part One.