CAE Writing Task 1 - Essay

220-260 words

In your class, you have been having a discussion on the advantages of studying abroad and how it can
prepare students for their future lives.

Benefits of studying abroad for a period of time:

• learning to be self-sufficient
• broadening one’s mind
• future work opportunities

Here are some opinions expressed during the discussion:

“You learn to get by with what you have.”
“It’s a wonderful chance to explore the world around you.”
“Living abroad enhances your career prospects in a globalized world.”

(You may use these opinions to support your arguments)

Write an essay outlining two of the benefits of studying abroad. You should also explain which reason is
most important when one chooses to study abroad, and give reasons to support your answer.

STRUCTURE LANGUAGE

Paraphrase the question, say why this topic is im- • With regard to a recent discussion on ...
portant and then give your overall opinion as an • Some argue that ... while others claim ...
introduction to the essay. (avoid “In my opinion”) • This begs the question, ... ?

Address the first point you wish to highlight and • First and foremost, when it comes to ...
why it is significant. Support your argument with • For example, in recent years ...
examples and make it relevant to the essay topic. • This had led to a rise in ...

Deal with the second point, using examples • Secondly, ... / Furthermore, ...
where appropriate. Use connectors throughout • Not only ... but also ... (use Inversion)
and keep it relevant to the task at hand. • This can be put down to the fact that ...

Conclude by bringing together the points you’ve • Though there are ... I firmly believe that ...
made, suggest possible cons but finish emphasiz- • As outlined/mentioned above, ...
ing and supporting your opinion from Para 1. • Time will tell whether or not ...

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 CAE Writing Task 2 - Report
220-260 words

You have just completed 3 months’ voluntary work experience at an English language school, where you
assisted teachers in class prepartion and planning extra-curricular activies. Now you have been asked to
write a report by the school’s director.

In your report, you should comment on:

• the best aspects of the English language school

• the school facilities and resources for students
• suggest possible improvements for the future

Write your report.

STRUCTURE LANGUAGE

INTRODUCTION: (use a heading like this) • The aim of this report is to ...
Open with an introduction which explains the • In addition to assessing ...
task at hand and the purpose of the report. • The report was carried out using feedback ...

HEADING 1 (TEACHING STANDARDS): • First and foremost, when it comes to ...

Use each paragraph to focus on the aspects of • Many people/students/workers agree that ...
the report mentioned in the question. • Not only does ... offer ... but also ...

HEADING 2: • With regard to ...

Once again, use headings for each paragraph. • Due to the fact that ...
Keep the paragraphs clear and to the point. • In addition, ...

HEADING 3: • Though ... there is room for improvement.

Reports often ask how something can be im- • Investing in ... would pay off in the long run.
proved. Use formal structures for suggestions. • I would recommend that ....

CONCLUSIONS: • All things considered, ...

Offer an overview of the points you have made. • Despite ... the ... would greatly benefit from ...
Re-emphasize the pros/cons and suggestions. • If these changes were put in place, ...

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