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  1. How to write an essay?

    Writing an essay is the first part of the C1 Advanced (CAE) Cambridge writing paper and it is obligatory. You need to answer the question with between 220-260 words. In the text, you need to analyse a question using different points of view. It is a semi-formal/formal text and should be impartial until the conclusion.

  2. How to write a C1 Advanced Essay

    The C1 Advanced Writing exam has two writing parts, which you must complete in 90 minutes. Both parts have a word limit of between 220-260 words. We recommend getting lots of writing practice under these conditions! Part 1 is always a discursive essay. It requires you to think about arguments for and against a topic.

  3. CAE Writing Paper

    C1 Advanced (CAE) Writing: Format. Format: cae writing paper contains two parts. Timing: 1 hour 30 minutes. Parts: 2. Task: candidates are required to complete two tasks: a compulsory task in Part 1. one task from a choice of three in Part 2. A range from the following: email/letter; essay; report; review; proposal.

  4. Essay

    The structure of the essay is logical and cohesive devices are used to connect the ideas within and across sentences. Organisational patterns are used to generally good effect. In the latter part of the essay, failure is discussed (in my opinion, failing is normal and necessary) and then the effects of failure on young people are explored.

  5. PDF Prepare for Exam Success: C1 Advanced self-access learning

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  6. CAE Writing Part 1: A Formal Essay

    CAE Writing Part 1 handout. CAE Writing key. Task Type. The new CAE writing part 1 is a formal essay based on a talk/lecture that the student has recently attended. There are always 3 bullet points that the lecture discussed, of which the candidate must only address two. There are also some quotes from other attendees/surveyed people that can ...

  7. PDF C1 Advanced Writing Part 1

    Then look at the plan for structuring an essay in Exercise 2 Part B. Ask students to look at the sample answer for the question and to discuss, in pairs, to what extent this candidate has followed the structure suggested in Part B. (Note that the candidate has followed a similar structure, but the essay

  8. PDF CAE Writing Guide

    In part 1 of the writing exam you have to write an essay. This question is obligatory. You are given a general topic and three bullet points. Write about TWO of the bullet points. You are also given three opinions, but you don't have to use these. If you do, use your own words. An essay is formal or neutral in tone.

  9. Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): How to Write an Essay

    In a C1 Advanced essay there are basically four things: Introduction. First topic point. Second topic point. Conclusion. From that, we can make four paragraphs and this applies to every single essay you are going to write to practise or in the official exam. Let's have another look at our example from earlier.

  10. Part 1

    Writing an essay: Focus on agreeing or disagreeing with a statement, giving information, giving opinion, giving reasons, comparing and contrasting ideas and opinions, drawing a conclusion. Videos Video 1 How to write an Essay (Tips) - C1 Advanced (CAE) Video 2 How to write an Essay 2 - C1 Advanced (CAE) Video 3 How to structure an Essay - C1 Advanced (CAE) Video 4 Perfect essay example ...

  11. How to Write an Essay for C1 Advanced (CAE)

    Writing Part 1: In this part you will always have to write an essay, and you will have no other options to choose from. That's why it is really important that you pay attention to this article and learn how to write an essay for C1 Advanced to the best of your ability. Writing Part 2: In this part, you will have 3 options to choose from, and ...

  12. Advanced (CAE) Essay Questions and Sample Answers

    The Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) essay is a formal, academic writing. You'll find it in Part 1 of the CAE writing exam and, just like at other levels, Part 1 is mandatory. That means whether you like it or not, you'll be writing an essay for your C1 Cambridge exam. Considering that, it's probably a good idea to practise.

  13. CAE Writing

    In CAE Writing Part 1 you have to read three points on a topic and then write an essay based on two of them. In your answer you have to point out which of the two points are more important. Your essay has to be 220-260 words long. For CAE Writing Part 2 you get three different assignments to choose from.

  14. How to STRUCTURE your C1 ADVANCED (CAE) ESSAY!

    Before you write your C1 Advanced (CAE) Essay, you must plan! But before you plan, you need to understand what type of essay structure to use. If you don't k...

  15. Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

    Part 1 - Write an essay with a discursive focus. Some material to read (up to 150 words) which may include material taken from advertisements, extracts from letters, emails, postcards, diaries, short articles, etc. Using this information, write an essay with a discursive focus. 220-260 words. Part 2 - Situationally based writing task.

  16. C1 Advanced Essay (CAE) Examples

    C1 Advanced Essay (CAE) Examples. December 16, 2019. This is a collection of CAE (Cambridge C1) essays written by my students, with my thoughts about them. There's also a video I made of me writing an essay. If you want CAE writing tips, there are lots in the writing section of this site. Special pandemic offer: For a limited time I am giving ...

  17. 20 Essay Writing Topics/Questions

    C1 Advanced (CAE) Essay: Download (PDF) An essay is the first part of the C1 advanced writing and it is obligatory. You need to answer the question with between 220-260 words. In the text, you need to analyse a question using different points of view. It is a semi-formal/formal text and should be impartial until the conclusion.

  18. Essay Structure (CAE Writing, Part 1)

    This document provides guidance on essay structure for the CAE Writing exam. It recommends that essays have 4 paragraphs: 1) an introduction stating the theme and optional pros/cons, 2) the first point and explanation, 3) the second point and explanation, 4) a conclusion stating which point is more important and the reason why. The introduction should be 2-3 sentences answering how the ...

  19. CAE writing Part 1

    CAE writing Part 1 - Essay. by Derrick Smyth. The CAE written test takes 90 minutes and is divided into two parts. Part 1 requires that you write 220-260 words about a given topic, considering both sides of the argument. You will be provided a starting point based on something like information from an advertisement, an email, a short article ...

  20. Cambridge English Advanced: CAE Writing part 1

    Difficulty level: C1 /Advanced. Write your answer in 220-260 words in an appropriate style. You have read an online article about changes in the types of subject taught at secondary schools. The article says that some traditional subjects may no longer be taught at school. Four of the subjects discussed are mentioned below, along with some of ...