FCE

Essay
ENGLISH STATION@2021
^ 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.
 3 steps to success

write

plan review
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Planning
Steps
 Brainstorm

Synonyms &
topic Select ideas
vocabulary

Underline Useful
key words phrases
 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. transport
2. rivers and seas
3. ……………..(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. transport
2. rivers and seas
3. ……………..(your own idea)
 Synonyms
& topic
vocabulary

problems
pollution
damage
environment
solved
transport
rivers &
seas
 Synonyms
& topic
vocabulary

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 & stream, ocean, marine, coastal, aquatic

seas
 Brainstorm

Problem Solution

transport

rivers &
sea

3rd idea:
energy
 Brainstorm

Problem Solution

air pollution – greenhouse effect- less cars & lorries - electric

transport exhaust fumes – traffic – people use cars – cleaner fuel - use public
cars all the time transport or walk or cycle

rivers & factories -toxic wastes – sewage - new laws – treat wastes &
poison - dangerous for sea animals – sewage – clean water – protect
sea destruction of ecosystems ecosystems

3rd idea: renewable energy – hydro

fossil fuels – greenhouse effect –
power – wind turbines – solar
energy acid rain - harmful
power - clean
 Select ideas

Introduction
Problem:
Paragraph 2 Solution:

Problem:
Paragraph 3 Solution:

Problem:
Paragraph 4 Solution:

Conclusion
 Select ideas

environmental pollution
Introduction
Problem: air pollution – cars – drive short distances
Paragraph 2 Solution: drive less – cycle or walk

Problem: factories – toxic waste – dangerous for marine life

Paragraph 3 Solution: strict laws & fines – factories treat waste

Problem: fossil fuels – energy for factories

Paragraph 4 Solution: renewable energy – cleaner

these actions are solutions

Conclusion
 Useful
phrases

Introduction

Paragraph 2

Paragraph 3

Paragraph 4

Conclusion
 Useful
phrases

…is one of the biggest problems the world faces today – people are
Introduction 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

 Plan
Linker: …is one of the biggest problems the world faces today –
people are concerned about
Introduction
environmental pollution
Problem: air pollution – cars – drive short distances
Paragraph 2 Solution: drive less – cycle or walk
Linkers: Firstly, nowadays, by doing this, therefore
Problem: factories – toxic waste – dangerous for marine life
Paragraph 3 Solution: strict laws & fines – factories treat waste
Linkers: Secondly, according to, for instance, in addition
Problem: fossil fuels – energy for factories
Paragraph 4 Solution: renewable energy - cleaner
Linkers: Finally, for example, furthermore
Linker: In conclusion, I believe that
Conclusion these actions are solutions
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Writing
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 Vary
grammatical
structures
Use topic Vary length
vocabulary of sentences

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Keep within
attention to
word limit
plan
 Introduction
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?

Rephrase
question
 Introduction
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?

Rephrase
question
 Introduction
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?

Useful
phrases
 Introduction
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?

Useful
phrases
 Introduction
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?

Topic
vocabulary
 Introduction
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?

Topic
vocabulary
 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.

Problem Solution
 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.

Problem Solution
 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.

Problem Solution
 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.

Useful
phrases
 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.

Useful
phrases
 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
 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
 Paragraph 3
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.

Problem Solution
 Paragraph 3
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.

Problem Solution
 Paragraph 3
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.

Problem Solution
 Paragraph 3
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.

Useful
phrases
 Paragraph 3
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.

Useful
phrases
 Paragraph 3
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.

Topic
vocabulary
 Paragraph 3
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.

Topic
vocabulary
 Paragraph 3
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.

Vary
grammatical
structures
 Paragraph 3
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.

Vary
grammatical
structures
 Paragraph 4
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.

Problem Solution
 Paragraph 4
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.

Problem Solution
 Paragraph 4
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.

Problem Solution
 Paragraph 4
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.

Useful
phrases
 Paragraph 4
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.

Useful
phrases
 Paragraph 4
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.

Topic
vocabulary
 Paragraph 4
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.

Topic
vocabulary
 Paragraph 4
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.

Vary length
of sentences
 Paragraph 4
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.

Vary length
of sentences
 Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple
solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.

Your
opinion
 Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple
solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.

Your
opinion
 Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple
solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.

Useful
phrases
 Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple
solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.

Useful
phrases
 Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple
solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.

Topic
vocabulary
 Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that all these actions are some simple
solutions to help reduce pollution and protect our environment.

Topic
vocabulary
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Punctuation Handwriting
 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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