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B2 First (FCE) Writing Part 1 – Improve an Essay
Writing is the part of any English exam where you should aim to get a high score and B2 First FCE Writing Part 1, an obligatory essay, is no different. It’s also the most trainable part of the exam in a classroom. While other skills often take lots of time, effort and practice, writing can be taught through models, which learners can then take and replicate. Of course, it’s important to write your own material, but the format and many expressions are transferable for essays regardless of the topic. With this material, we aim to demonstrate areas where B2 First candidates often go wrong with writing an essay. With a few tweaks, you should be able to reproduce a high quality essay every time.
Essays may not be fun, but they are important. The Cambridge B2 essay might be the first time you need to write an essay for an exam, but it won’t be the last. This task continues to be obligatory at C1 and C2 levels. If you are doing a Trinity or IELTS exam, you’ll also need to write an essay. Basically, there is no escape. You either learn to write a good essay or you don’t pass your writing exam (I recommend learning it).
The challenge with essays is not only the style, which should be formal and academic. Exam candidates also often have issues with content in First (FCE) Writing Part 1. The B2 essay question is always the same, and it’s not particularly complex, but sometimes it still causes issues regarding what content points to include. At the same time, an uninspiring question can easily lead to an uninspired answer. That becomes a problem when your essay isn’t interesting to read. Keep in mind that whoever corrects your essay has probably read 95 other essays on the same topic, so it a good idea to stand out!
The Materials
With this activity, you analyse a sample essay contrasting living in a city vs the countryside. To use it in the classroom, have students discuss the issues with the essay in pairs. You can even have them use the Cambridge writing scales to give it a mark. Then, feedback in open class and finish with your students writing their own improved version. I like to do this task just after receiving a round of previously assigned essays from students as a sort of extended test-teach-test activity.
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EXAM PART: First (FCE) Writing Part 1 – Essay
EXAM SKILLS: Improving content and communicative achievement in essay writing
TOPIC: Lifestyle (living in the city vs living in the countryside)
TIME: 30 minutes + 45 minutes writing (in-class or for homework)
PREPARATION: One copy of the worksheet per student
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Cambridge english: b2 first (fce) writing.
Difficulty level : B2 /Upper Intermediate
What is the B2 First (FCE) Writing test like? The test has two sections and takes about 80 minutes:
- Part 1 - write an essay based on prompts
- Part 2 - write one from a choice of 3 questions: an article , an essay , a letter, a report , a review , a story
Scoring Each of the two writing parts are marked out of 20. There are five marks for each of the following: Content, Communicative Achievement, Organisation and Language. You must write 140-190 words for each part.
How to prepare for the B2 First (FCE) Writing test
- Choose a question that you are interested in. You will write better if you know the subject.
- Read the instructions carefully before you start. Make notes. You must include all the points from the instructions in your writing .
- Make a plan before you start writing. Decide what information to put in each paragraph.
- Think about who you are writing to and use an appropriate style of language.
- Try to use a range of complex language.
Read this explanation of how to write an article for FCE Writing part 2.
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B2 First (FCE) Essay Writing Guide
The Cambridge B2 First (FCE) essay is easier to write than you think! Follow these steps to write the perfect essay.
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What is the Cambridge B2 First Essay?
- Part 1 of the writing test – there are 2 parts total
- 140-190 word limit
- You have about 40 minutes to plan and write your essay
- You must answer a question using two notes and your own idea
- The topic requires general knowledge only
- The essay is always formal because it is written “for your teacher”
Step One: Look at the Task (1 minute)
To begin, all B2 First essays have a similar format . This is great because you know exactly how to write the essay before seeing the question.
Read the essay question carefully and HIGHLIGHT any keywords you need to write about.
Tip: If you don’t understand the question or notes, DON’T PANIC. Try your best to write the essay. You will still get points for grammar, vocabulary, and structure.
Sample exam test from Cambridge English .
Step Two: Write a plan (5 minutes)
A lot of my students dislike writing a plan. However, a plan helps you organize your thoughts and helps you write a better B2 First essay. Your essay needs 5 paragraphs . We will use the sample task from above as an example:
Paragraph structure for an essay
Introduction.
- Rivers and seas
- Your own idea
Next, to create a plan, write a few words for each paragraph . DO NOT write whole sentences. This takes too much time. Try to focus on keywords and short phrases .
Tip: “Your own idea” DOES NOT mean your opinion. You need to think of another topic related to the question to talk about. Some ideas for this task could be: recycling, agriculture, industry, etc.
Additionally, you can prepare a list of linking words and related vocabulary . Getting these words written down before you start helps you remember to use them.
Look at the example plan below. You can draw something similar on a blank piece of paper.
Tip: Time yourself – see how long it takes for you to write a plan. Try to reduce that amount of time as much as possible.
Step 3: Write your essay (32 minutes)
On the official test, you must write with a pen . No erasable pens or pencils are allowed. I suggest writing your plan and essay with a pen every time you practice .
Let’s take a look at each paragraph of the essay.
The introduction to your essay should be 2-3 sentences long . It introduces the essay topic in a general way .
Tip: DO NOT include your opinion in the introduction. Your opinion goes in the conclusion.
If you are unsure how to write an introduction, try this structure and look at the example :
Structure of the introduction
- 1 sentence about the topic in general
- 1-2 sentences about the topic more specifically, including a question if you like.
Example Introduction
On every continent, the amount of trash and waste is increasing each year. Rubbish causes damage to ecosystems all over the world. Is there a way for countries to reduce their carbon footprint and save our planet?
Body of the essay
The body of the essay has three paragraphs . These paragraphs talk about one idea with supporting examples .
For each paragraph, you need to write a topic sentence. A topic sentence is the main idea of the paragraph . DO NOT copy the notes. Instead, try to rewrite the idea in your own words. This is called “paraphrasing.”
Your paragraphs should be 3-4 sentences .
Tip: Start each paragraph with a linking word .
Structure of a body paragraph
- Linking word and topic sentence
- Supporting sentences
Example body paragraph
Firstly, countries can decrease pollution and environmental stress by offering more public transportation. Cars and other vehicles which require petrol produce toxic fumes. If more electric buses and trams were available, fewer people would need to drive their cars.
Follow the same structure for each body paragraph.
Tip: Remember that “your own idea” is NOT your opinion . Write about an additional topic related to the question that you wrote down on your plan.
Finally, you get to say your opinion! In the conclusion, you need to summarize the topic and give your opinion on the question. A conclusion should be 1-2 sentences long.
Structure of the conclusion
- Transition word and a sentence summarizing the topic
- A sentence that gives your opinion
Example conclusion
To sum up, countries around the world must make changes in order to protect the environment. In my opinion, offering more public transport, reducing overfishing, and creating recycling programs are necessary for a cleaner planet.
Step Four: Review your writing (2 minutes)
This is another important step that students often miss. Take two minutes after writing your essay to check for spelling and grammatical errors.
Since you wrote in pen, simply cross out the incorrect word or words LIKE THIS and rewrite them.
How can I get a higher mark on the FCE essay?
Now that you know how to write an essay for the Cambridge B2 First exam, let’s look at how to get the best mark possible .
Increase your mark on your B2 First essay
- Include 5-8 linking words – these words introduce paragraphs and connect ideas
- Use a variety of grammatical structures – you should have both simple and complex forms. Try to use perfect and future forms, conditionals, comparatives, relative clauses and passive
- Use formal vocabulary – do not use slang or simple words like “good, big, small, bad.” Also, do not use contractions. Write “cannot” instead of “can’t”
- Make the essay interesting to read – the examiners read hundreds of essays so make yours easy to read and engaging
- Use the correct amount of words (140-190) – it’s ok to be a few words over the limit, but not too many
Final Advice
The best way to improve your writing skills … is to write! Try to write a few essays each week and ask your teacher for feedback . I have had students who entered my class with very poor writing skills and with practice, they were able to pass the exam after only 10 weeks!
I help students prepare for the FCE exam with private lessons via Zoom. Email me at [email protected] or check out my private lessons page to learn more.
If you want more practice for the B2 First , try these Speaking exam tips , free writing checklist , and Reading part 1 practice.
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Cambridge B2 First (FCE): How to Write an Essay
Essay writing is easier than you think
The very first reaction I usually get when I want to practise essay writing with my students is wild panic. Everybody around me starts rolling on the floor crying and screaming. I try to calm them down, but there is no way of doing it and eventually all of them quit and tell me that they will never be able to pass the FCE exam.
What a typical essay task looks like
In the image above I underlined and circled the most important information for you. When you look at a writing task – and I mean every kind of writing task, not only essays – you should think about two things: what you have to include in your text and who is going to read it.
The second point we need to consider is what we have to write about. In every essay task there are a situation/topic (problems with pollution and damage to the environment), a question for you to answer (Do you think these problems can be solved?) and three topic points (transport, rivers/seas, your own idea).
The 3 main parts of an essay
I think it is not difficult to see that we can turn these three topics into three paragraphs, one for each idea. These three paragraphs are called the body of the essay. However, an essay wouldn’t be an essay without an introduction at the beginning and a conclusion at the end. All together that’s five paragraphs and we could structure it like this:
Introduction
More and more countries and cities struggle with dirty air and water and while it is difficult to find a solution to these issues, I believe that there are ways to improve the situation and to protect the environment.
Firstly, congestion on roads not only in major cities, but also in smaller towns causes a lot of pollution and noise and even though this situation seems to get worse and worse many countries are trying to encourage people to use alternatives like electric cars, which is a good first step to deal with this kind of challenge.
I told you above that the introduction is there to make a good first impression on the reader. The conclusion plays the role of giving a good last impression. You don’t want the examiner to be happy until the end and then read a conclusion that is only average. Make sure that every part is great.
To sum up, our environment needs our help and although the air we breathe as well as waterways in many parts of the world are heavily polluted I strongly believe that we can solve these issues if governments and the people work together.
Plan before you write
How your essay is marked, practice makes perfect, similar posts, cambridge b2 first (fce): how to write an email/letter, cambridge b2 first (fce): the 10 best books to study for the exam, cambridge b2 first (fce): reading & use of english, cambridge b2 first (fce): reading & use of english part 3, cambridge b2 first (fce): speaking, cambridge b2 first (fce): reading & use of english part 6.
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B2 First - Writing Practice
First certificate in english (fce).
- B2 First quick links:
- Use Of English
- Back to the B2 First main page
On this page, you will find example writing tests to help you prepare for the Writing part of the First Certificate exam.
The speaking section is divided into two parts and involves many types of writing: essay, email, review, report and article.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Writing - Example Test One Essay / Report / Review / Email Exercise Number: FCE115
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Writing - Example Test Two Essay / Email / Report / Article Exercise Number: FCE116
- Try to choose questions that require you to write about something that is interesting to you.
- Always write a brief plan before each of the compositions.
- Think about the target reader and write in a suitable register and tone.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Writing - Example Test Three Essay / Review / Article / Email Exercise Number: FCE117
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Writing - Example Test Four Essay / Review / Article / Report Exercise Number: FCE118
- Ensure all your points and paragraphs link together well.
- Avoid repeating phrases. Learn expressions that will help you write more naturally.
- Leave enough time at the end to re-read each composition and check for errors.
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Writing - Example Test Five Essay / Report / Email / Article Exercise Number: FCE119
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Writing - Example Test Six Essay / Review / Article / Report Exercise Number: FCE120
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How to Write an Article for FCE Writing
Luis @ kse academy.
- noviembre 7, 2019
As we have seen in previous posts, the Writing B2 First (FCE) paper consists of two different parts. In the first one, you must write an essay. In the seccond, you must choose among different options. One of these options can be to write an article . For this reason, in today’s post I’m going to show you exactly how to write an article for FCE Writing (Part 2). Besides, we will go over an example of an article for FCE and a complete FCE Writing guide , where you can find more examples of articles and other types of FCE Writing tasks.
Sample answer
Useful expressions to write an article for fce writing.
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How to Write an Article for FCE Writing Part 2
An article is a very common type of text nowadays. We can find all kinds of articles in newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc. For this reason, in order to know how to write an article for FCE , we must bear in mind who will be reading our article. This, as we will see later on, we will find out from the instructions the FCE Writing paper provides us with. But before we move on to that, let’s take a look at the characteristics of an article for FCE Writing Part 2:
- Purpose of an article: The aim of an article is usually to talk about a topic that we like or that we are familiar with. Besides, one of the features that articles have as opposed to other FCE Writing tasks is that an article must entertain the reader and, almos always, recommend the thing we are talking about.
- Language: In general, an article is more informal than an essay, although it will depend on where it is supposed to be published (an international magazine, a teenage magazine, a college magazine, an online blog, a newspaper, etc.). However, the most common case is that we must write a text in an informal or colloquial style . For this reason, our tone must be relaxed, making use of contractions, phrasal verbs and other colloquial expressions. Besides, it is recommended to use rhetorical questions and exclamation marks to engage the reader. You should also address the reader directly in the second person ( you , your ) and can make jokes if you think they are appropriate.
- Structure: Articles must always have a title . If possible, this must be catchy and witty so as to engage the reader. Then, each paragraph must address a single idea, to which you must add the introdduction and the conclusion, where you are usually expected to make a recommendation. It is also a good idea to end your article with a rhetorical question, especially if it is going to be an online article where people could (in theory) leave a comment.
- Giving your opinion: An article is almost exclusively about giving your opinion, so feel free to do so throught the whole piece of writing. As you are normally asked to write about something you like or enjoy, opinions are expected to be generally positive. Any article for FCE is usually a very personal piece of writing, so you can speak in the first person as much as you like. 😊
- Common topics: You may be asked to write articles on a variety of topics: the Internet, health and fitness, music, plays, hobbies, etc.
- Number of words: you are expected to write your article in 140 – 190 words , no more or less than any other type of FCE Writing task.
FCE Writing Article Example
Now that we are familiar with the characteristics of an article , the best weay to know how to write an article for FCE Writing is to take a look at an example of an article at First-B2 level . So let’s see an example of a task and a sample answer to that very same task.
Instructions of an Article for the FCE Writing Paper
It is extremely important to read the instructions carefully , as you are supposed to obtain all the information you need to write the article. In this case we can see the following:
- Where our article will be published: a local magazine
- Topic: their favourite things about the Internet
- Main ideas: things you do with the internet, recommend a website
And that’s exactly how we will organise our article, knowing exactly what to talk about in each paragraph.
Now that we have an example of an article task for FCE , let’s take a look at a sample article which answers the task above. Pay attention to the language as well as to the structure marked in red.
If we take a close look at this sample article for FCE , we can see the following features:
- It is visually appealing : The structure is clear, leaving space between paragraphs and defining a clear introduction and conclusion.
- The introduction presents the topic in a general way, but making clear what article is about: the Internet.
- The second paragraph talks about why I like the Internet and one of the things that I like about it.
- The third paragraph makes a recommendation of a website, explaining why I like it so much.
- The conclusion is a summary of sorts and asks the reader for some feedback on their own preferences regarding the use of the Internet.
- Phrasal verbs : put you up, check out.
- Contractions: Isn’t that fantastic?
- Colloquial phrases : one of the cool things, I totally recommend it, etc.
- We address the reader directly : What about you?
- Exclamation marks : … find the answer!
In this example of article for FCE Writing we can appreciate many of the typical characteristics of this type of activity. However, bear in mind that I have tried to simulate a strong B2 level without necessarily reaching C1.
If you want to know how to write an article for FCE , it is very important to have a repository of useful expressions ready to use. So here are some which can come in handy:
- Have you ever…?
- Do you ever wonder…?
- What do you think about…?
- Are you a… like me?
- Are you one of those people who…?
- What would you say if I told you that…?
- In the rst place,
- To begin with,
- The coolest thing about
- What attracts me most
- One thing to consider is
- Another consideration is
- Also,
- In addition,
- In addition to that,
- In conclusion,
- On the whole,
- To conclude,
- All in all,
- … you will not regret it!
Frequently Asked Questions: What if I write more than 190 words?
As I already explained in previous posts, Cambridge Assessment English does not count how many words you’ve written in order to penalise you. But remember the following: if you have written a lot more words than necessary, you have probably included irrelevant information . In the same way, if you write less than 140, you are probably lacking essential information . For this reason, I always recommend writing only 10 or 20 words over the limit. In this way, we make sure we don’t lose points for something so silly.
FCE Writing with Examples (pdf)
If you’re still looking for more examples of writing, check out KSE Academy’s official FCE Writing Guide . In this guide you have the following:
- How to write an essay and 3 examples
- How to write an article and 3 examples
- How to write a review and 3 examples
- How to write a report and 3 examples
- How to write an email or letter and 3 examples
- Over 300 useful expressions for FCE Writing tasks
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16 comentarios en “How to Write an Article for FCE Writing”
Hi Luis, I’m teaching First students in Italy and still learning the writing requirements myself, and just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips – very helpful! 🙂
Hi Ingrid! Thank you very much for your kind words! I’m glad my site can be of help. Take care and good luck with your FCE students!
Hi Luis, I’m preparing a handout for my students about writing an article and I found your web really helpful. Thanks a lot!
Hi, Ángeles! Thank you very much for your comment. I’m glad to be of some help! 🙂
THANK YOU LUIS, GREAT PIECE OF WORK!
Thank you very much for your comment, Alexis! Take care! 🙂
Thank u luis you’ve been rilly helpful
Thank you, Molly! Take care!
Thank you so much, Luis! I am going to take the FCE Exam in July and hopefully I will pass it due to your sample answers and instructions!!!
Hi Iris! Thank you very much for your comment! Take care!
Hey Luis, thank you so much! this is gold and it explains very well how they should do it!
Hi Roxy! Thank you for your feedback. Take care!
thank you so much Jurate
Extremely useful in my FCE preparation course for Peruvian teens!! Thank you!
Dear Luis, just wanted to thank you for these amazing tips, which are very useful. You should definetly work for Cambridge! Best wishes!
Thank you! 🙂
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Your Own Idea In Essays
B2 first writing paper.
Today we are going to practise a valuable writing skill: generating ideas and essay planning in Part 1 of the B2 First Writing exam.
Let’s first look at two examples of essay exam tasks.
The task below is taken from B2 First for Schools Handbook for teachers:
In your English class you have been talking about education. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay for homework. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Some parents teach their children at home rather than sending them to school. Is this a good or a bad thing for the children? Notes Write about: 1. having a parent as a teacher 2. making friends 3. ...................... (your own idea)
The second task is taken from First Certificate in English, Writing, Sample test 1:
In your English class you have been talking about the environment. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay for homework. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Every country in the world has problems with polution 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)
Each exam task is targeted at a different age group: young people and adults. Consequently, their main theme varies, one is closer to teenagers’ expertise and interests – education and schooling, and another centres around a theme adults are more likely to easily expand on – environmental matters.
The layout of both exam tasks, their structure, is the same, though. It contains a general statement following an English class discussion. Then, there are three notes, known as content points, that must be included and well-developed throughout.
It’s worth mentioning that your own idea is not your opinion . This latest is briefly mentioned in the introduction, and backed up with a convincing explanation and a strong reason for in the conclusion.
The activity I am inviting you to join consists in brainstorming ideas for the ‘ your own idea ’ part of the task. There are ten exam tasks. Rather than thinking of just one of your own ideas for the essay exam task, it is good practice to think of a few different ones and then pick the best idea to write about. The best idea is the one which you can explain well and provide reasons for, since it mustn’t be merely mentioned, or superficially discussed. A well-developed essay is a successful one since it will be valued at a high score by Cambridge examiners.
Let’s look at the example below:
Note 3: My own idea
- taking part in team activities
- competing against other children
- having more opportunities to learn about the world
- dealing with different people’s character
- learning to be open-minded
- becoming stronger as a family
You can also use this activity to practise generating examples or reasons to support the main idea of each paragraph of the essay. Use the same cards, but this time focus on the ‘notes’ part of the task. Think of as many examples or reasons for the main ideas listed in the ‘write about’ part of the task. Once again, it is good practice to brainstorm a number of them and then choose the best ones, a couple for each paragraph, to include in your essays.
Note 1: having a parent as a teacher
- need focused
- immediate feedback
- serious approach
- personalized teaching
- better results
Note 2: making friends
- meet new people
- socialize easily
- have extrovert character
- share interests and opinions
Note 3: taking part in team activities
- team sports, school trips
- compete against others
- learn to work in a team
- become open-minded
- learn life skills
B2 First Writing: ESSAY questions
If you want to find out more about writing essays for the Cambridge B2 First exam and enhance your writing skills, here are two other articles earlier posted:
- How To Write An Essay? As Easy As Pie!
- One Clue In Paragraph Organization
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Article navigation: B2 First (FCE) Essay: Example Topics / Questions B2 First (FCE) Essay: Download (PDF) An essay is a piece of writing in which you are asked to discuss a topic that might be controversial or relevant somehow. It usually follows a class discussion. The language of an English essay should be formal.Also, make sure that you justify all your ideas and that you use appropriate ...
Here's a useful structure for an opinion essay:Paragraph 1Intro. uce the topic using a general statement and give your. hether you agree or disagree with the statemen. .Paragraph 2Give the first reason to support your opinion. Provide specifi. s for your opinion, using examples if necessary.
FCE Essays - Sample/model answers and examiner comments. An essay is always written for the teacher. It should answer the question given by addressing both content points and providinga new content point of the writer's own. The essay should be well organised, with an introduction and an appropriate conclusion,and should be written in an appropriate register and tone
Once you've got a structure that works, rinse and repeat with different topics until you can consistently produce a well-polished text. The materials. Here are three First (FCE) essay questions. They have been designed using typical FCE essay topics for B2 level. Use them to practise and improve in preparation for the Cambridge B2 First exam ...
B2 First (FCE) Essay: Tips. Plan your essay before you write. Make sure you know how to comment on all the points that are asked. Invent information if you don't have any ideas. Divide the essay into paragraphs - put one answer in one paragraph. Use advanced vocabulary when you can and formal language.
of the marks are available in the B 2 First Sample material on the website. 9. As a follow up, or for homework, let students use the plans they have made to write their ow n essay.
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Part 1 of the writing test - there are 2 parts total. 140-190 word limit. You have about 40 minutes to plan and write your essay. You must answer a question using two notes and your own idea. The topic requires general knowledge only. The essay is always formal because it is written "for your teacher".
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B2 First Writing Part One essays useful phrases brainstorming and key words. Write at least two or three useful phrases for doing each of these things in Cambridge First essays: Introduction Background to the topic (why it is important etc) Explaining the structure of your essay. Introduction/ Body Giving strong opinions.
The new Cambridge English: First Writing task The Cambridge English: First for Schools task is similar but the subject of the essay will reflect the younger candidates taking the exam. In the new exam specification for 2015 there is a new Writing task. The compulsory part 1 question is now an essay rather than an email or letter.