Every problem regarding ‘the’ environment and pollution can be solved. Science is always working on new solutions , ‘and’ new suggestions for alternative means of production are frequently put on the table (good language) . The most difficult issue in this scenario is the interest s of different social groups in the world society (this is okay to mention here if it is your own idea and third point) .
The vision of profit gains must been align with environmental protecti on ve measures which is really challenging (good word) . First (why did you write ‘first’ – do you mean ‘The first’) positive changes begin with this alignment, for example, hotels proposing to clients to use the same bath towe ’l’ r while they stay s in. I t s is good for nature, and i t ( your spelling doesn’t need to be perfect in the exam, but you will lose marks if bad spelling confuses the meaning of your sentence) good for the business men (you could expand on what you mean here) .
For all other matters, conciliate (I don’t know this word. Perhaps you mean ‘finding an effective relationship between’) both aspects (does ‘both aspects’ refer to ‘the environment’ and ‘economics’) is not a simple task, more difficult than the most high tech science. Efforts for environmental purposes should focus on changing culture, values, business perspectives of profits in global society, otherwise there will ‘not’ be not enough progress.
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| 2 | Most of your content is relevant to the task. There is a strong introduction, however, not all the notes are addressed in the body of the essay. There are 47 extra words to use before reaching 190, so these could be used to talk about the other notes. There is also room to expand some of your points and explain why you made them, for example, in the first paragraph, how is it ‘ ’? |
| 3 | The overall argument is fairly easy to understand, but some of the phrases used are not specific enough, for example what does ‘ ’ refer to in the final paragraph? The main paragraph about ‘profit’ is developed quite well, it would be good if other paragraphs existed and were developed in the same way. |
| 2 | The organisation of this answer is not clear. There is a clear introduction, which is good, however, there are only two more paragraphs after this. Two of the ‘notes’ are mentioned in the introduction but ‘social groups’ is not mentioned again and ‘science’ is only mentioned in the concluding paragraph. It would be better if these two points had their own paragraphs. The conclusion could be shortened to allow this. |
| 4 | The language used is quite good. It is written in an appropriately formal style and there are some good words and phrases, for example: ’. The writing would benefit from more linking words and phrases being used. Some effort has been made to use simple and complex grammatical structures, for example ‘ ’ and while there are a few errors, these do not impede communication. |
This student got:
Communicative Achievement: 3
Organisation: 2
Language: 4
Total = 11/20
You need to get 24/40 in the Writing paper to pass at B2 level.
So if the student got 13/20 for their part 2 writing, they would pass this part of the exam.
You do not need to pass every exam paper but you need to have an average of 60% across all 5 exam papers to pass and get your B2 certificate.
If you want to find out more about how to calculate your scores, read page 4 of this document .
Try to remember the words and phrases below which you can use in B2 First essays. A good way to remember is to write them down on a separate sheet of paper. Add more words and phrases to your list and write them in the comments section at the bottom of this page! If you are unsure about what language to use in an essay, you can also ask me in the comments at the bottom of the page.
Introducing an argument or point of view
Some/Many/A few people think/feel/say that… Other people disagree/argue that…. One point of view is… The general belief is that… Most people believe that… Public opinion is divided on the topic of… It is sometimes/often said/thought/claimed that….
Giving opinions
In my opinion I am of the belief that… In contrast to …. I feel that… My personal opinion is that… It is my wholehearted/sincere opinion that…
Linking Words and Phrases
However Nevertheless In addition… Firstly…Secondly On the one hand…On the other hand… In contrast… Meanwhile Whereas
At school you have been talking about environmental issues. Your English teacher has asked you to write an essay on this topic.
Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons to support your view. (140-190 words)
The awareness of environmental problems has grown over the last few years. Do you think it’s possible for us to solve these problems?
Notes Write about: Plastic Transport ……………… (your own idea)
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Compare the mistakes you found with the ones I have written below…
At school, during ‘ science and geography ’ lesson s of science and geography , everyone studies how ‘ the’ is made natural environment ‘is made’ and how we can protect it. Despite ‘the fact’ we study the importance of environment , we don’t pay much attention to this ‘in reality’ . At the moment we are attending particular and extreme phenomena, so we are very scared and worried and we want to change. It may not be as easy as it sounds.
( I would start a new paragraph here) First ly , it is difficult to change ‘ our’ own lifestyle and habits. Change has an economic and personal cost. We don’t mind how much plastic we use every day. Plastic is everywhere: it wraps the (you don’t need ‘the’ here because we’re talking about ‘food’ in general) food, it is useful when we want to eat quickly, it is also in our clothes. The products , that don’t have plastic in their pack aging s , are more expensive ( this is a defining relative clause, not a non-defining relative clause) : . I think for example , when I buy drink s in the glass bottle s , they are very expensive. So , if I want to save money , I buy plastic bottles. Then I observe that (‘Another example that I have observed is…’) in the supermarket I can find many small food packs, also for single dose’ s/’portions’ of food’ . I don’t waste food but I pollute more ‘because of this’ . So we can find sustainable development (If you want to keep this sentence, you should explain in more detail what you mean) .
( I would start a new paragraph here) Another problem is about transport: we are all in favor that we have to use more public transport s . The problem is that too often we don’t have a good public transport service with a capillary distribution (this term is only used in specific fields of work and is not used in everyday English) . However we can ‘make an’ effort to use ‘ our’ own car ’s’ only if it is necessary.
‘The’ last thing it is about differentiated collection of waste: too few people do es it (You should remove this sentence . Don’t introduce too many ideas without developing them into detailed arguments).
I think that there are many ‘environmental’ problems but we have to stop to think that ‘these’ are only an obstacle. It is ‘ They are ’ also an opportunity. So it is important to change our mind’ set’ but we need also ‘need’ of more education in every where place ( ‘in’ school s , within famil ies y , at cinema s , etc.) about good (‘environmentally friendly’) behavior. Second ly, (I would only write this if I’ve written ‘firstly’ before it) , if the law and the penalties don’t work, probably we would change them in (‘people’s behaviour’?) ‘through’ incentives. For example , if the condo (what is ‘the condo’?) applies perfectly the rules about differentiated collection of waste it would have a discount in the invoice (I don’t understand this sentence) . Third ly , we need more investment ‘ in ’ for transport and sustainable development.
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| 3 | Some parts could be improved through using different expressions, for example, it would be better to say ‘ …’ rather than ‘ ’ in the second paragraph. Your main paragraphs have good structure, but sometimes the argument falls down slightly due to inappropriate word choices, e.g. ‘ ’. |
| 2 | The essay consists of two big paragraphs. It would be better to have 5 paragraphs in total. The overall structure within the two paragraphs is good, but some arguments should be shortened and others lengthened to create a greater balance. |
| 2 | The language is a little informal for an essay. The writing would benefit from fewer first person pronouns (‘ etc). There is attempt to use linking words, especially when developing points ‘ ’ but it is difficult to know which arguments these are addressing in the main body paragraphs. Some complex vocabulary has been used, e.g. ‘ The essay would benefit from a wider variety of grammar and different verb tenses. |
This student achieved:
Language: 2
Total = 8/20
So the student would need to get 16/20 for their part 2 writing in order to pass this part of the exam.
I can tell by reading this essay that the student has not prepared much for this part of the exam, so it is unlikely that they would get a much higher mark for their part 2 writing.
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You’ll see exactly what to do at each stage in the fce writing essay section, and how to get the best possible fce score ., there are four steps to the writing process. you’ll see what to do at each step, then you’ll learn how the writing is assessed., 1. how to analyse your fce writing essay task.
First, you need to read the FCE writing essay task and identify exactly what needs to be included.
Let’s look at a sample question:
You’ve recently had a discussion in English class about society. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
University should be free for everyone. Do you agree or disagree? Notes 1. Taxes 2. Opportunity 3. Your own idea
So, what do you need to do? Most importantly, you need to say if you agree or disagree that university should be free for everyone.
You also need to use all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. That means your essay needs to include three central ideas: taxes, opportunity, and one other.
It also means that you need to reach a clear, justified conclusion. You can’t just say, ‘I agree’, or ‘I disagree.’ Think of it like this: you need to convince the examiner that your conclusion is correct.
You might think at this point, ‘yeah, obvious, thanks for the help, Kasia!’ Trust me; it’s harder than it sounds. Many FCE essays that we see don’t get these basic things right. It’s very easy to leave something out, or to go in the wrong direction.
Next, you’re writing this answer for your teacher so what style do you think it will be in? Formal or informal?
An essay should be formal. What does that mean?
Formal writing doesn’t use contractions, like ‘I’d’, ‘you’re’ or ‘don’t’. Write the full forms. You should also avoid using slang, colloquial vocabulary, or anything which sounds very conversational.
Next, think: what do you need to include?
You need to talk about taxes, opportunity, and you also need to add your own idea.
Even the ideas which are given to you—taxes and opportunity—are quite vague. That means you need to decide exactly what to talk about.
You also need to think about how to connect your ideas.
For example, with taxes you could say that if you pay taxes, then this should go back into society to benefit everyone. You could add to this by pointing out that having equal opportunities also benefits society. And for your own idea, you could talk about how people with higher education are more likely to be economically productive.
This is just one example, of course! There are many paths you could take.
Let’s talk about that in more detail.
Here’s what you need to do when you plan your writing for the FCE writing essay.
First, you need to decide what your conclusion is going to be. Are you going to agree or disagree that university should be free for everyone?
Decide your conclusion first, because everything else in your essay needs to lead to it.
Secondly, you need to plan how many paragraphs you’re going to have, and what you’ll put in each one.
Thirdly, you need to make sure your paragraphs are connected to your conclusion.
Let’s see an example:
Pause the video if you want some more time to read the plan.
You can see that we use the key idea of ‘education’ in the notes for each paragraph. Doing this can help you to stay focused and on-topic, because you’re connecting each paragraph back to the main idea of the question.
When you plan, make sure that each paragraph has a clear focus.
Every good paragraph starts with a topic sentence, which summarises the main point of the paragraph.
The sentences which follow are called supporting sentences. These include reasons and examples to support your topic sentence.
A good exercise during planning is to take a paragraph and think to yourself: “What’s this paragraph about?”
If you can answer that question in one simple sentence, then that’s a good sign. Hopefully, your plan is clear. However, if you can’t answer that question, that shows that your plan isn’t totally clear in your head.
Once you’ve finished your plan, you’re ready to write your answer!
In your candidate answer book, you will now write your essay.
Let’s look at a model answer:
Pause the video to read, and start again when you’re ready.
First question: have we answered the question?
Yes: the conclusion states that ‘free university benefits all members of society.’ This shows that we agree that university should be free for everyone.
Next: have we used topic sentences?
Yes, we have. The first sentence of the essay tells you what the entire essay will be about.
Then, each paragraph’s topic sentence contains a key word from our plan. We have ‘taxes,’ ‘opportunities’ and ‘economy’.
Also, the topic sentences and paragraphs all reference the idea of ‘education’, either directly or indirectly. This shows that our points are relevant and connected to the task.
So, now you’re finished, right? No–there’s one more step. This answer is not bad, but it could be better.
The final step is to check your answer.
What type of things do you think you should look for?
Grammar, of course, but what else?
Check for spelling mistakes. Check for style—have you used any conversational language which doesn’t fit the tone of an essay like this?
Check your use of linking words and phrases. Many students overuse them; don’t use a linking word like nevertheless unless you’re sure it fits.
Check for repetition of vocabulary. Could you replace any simple vocabulary with something more advanced?
Look at our model answer again:
The bold words are either mistakes, or they could be improved somehow.
How would you improve this? Pause the video while you read and decide.
The first problem is with grammar. Unless you’re talking about one specific university, you don’t use the.
Okay, what’s wrong with doesn’t? We’ve used a contraction! Don’t use contractions in your essay. So, it should be does not.
The next problem is a spelling mistake. When a word ends in ‘y’, it changes to ‘ies’ in the plural: opportunities .
Next is a punctuation mistake. There’s a comma missing. There are two clauses in this sentence and they need to be separated by a comma.
There’s nothing wrong with people with degrees but it’s quite basic. What else could you say?
You could say educated people, or even highly-educated people, either of which is slightly more elegant.
So is not a mistake, but we used so in the second paragraph already. You want to show the examiner your range of language, so here you could use something more precise like consequently.
Our conclusion is only one sentence, so let’s add an extra point. We’re still under the maximum word count. This could help us to state our opinion more clearly.
Let’s change it to:
Here’s the final version of our essay:
At this point, it’s looking good! Next, let’s focus on what you can do to produce a good FCE writing essay which will get a high score in your exam.
Your essay score is made up of four parts. For each part, you get a score from zero to five.
First there’s Content . The mark scheme says this “focuses on how well you have fulfilled the task”. In other words, have you done everything you were asked to do?
This corresponds to step one of our writing process. Analyse the task carefully and make sure you do everything it asks you to. A good tip is to underline the key words in the task to help you identify what you need to do.
Next there’s Communicative Achievement . This “focuses on how appropriate your writing is for the task”.
Have you used the correct register? Have you used contractions? Basically: does your essay look and sound like an essay?
Then we have Organisation . This looks at “how the writing is put together”. Is it logical and organised? By planning your writing carefully, it will already be organised. Remember to plan your paragraphs carefully and write a clear topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph.
You can also use linking words and phrases to make the connections between paragraphs even clearer.
In our essay, we used many linking words, including firstly, secondly, in addition, although, consequently and in conclusion. Look through the essay again, and note how the linking words and phrases are used. Can you find any more examples of linking words in the essay?
Finally, you have Language : vocabulary and grammar. The examiners will be looking for a range of language as well as how accurate it is. In step four, you saw how checking your essay can improve your language.
Are you worried that making mistakes will affect your mark? Of course, making a lot of mistakes will lower your mark, but remember this is only one part of your score.
For B2 level, the Cambridge mark scheme says, ‘Occasional errors may be present but do not impede communication.’ That means you can still score 5 from 5, even with some small mistakes.
But, hopefully, you’ll catch most of them when you’re on step four – checking and improving your answer.
You’ve seen how to write an essay for FCE, but you can use the same process for other Cambridge exams, including the CAE and CPE when you get that far.
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1) There is a decline in the numbers of lynxes. (usually negative) The decline in the number of tourists. The decline in the number of tourists. You can’t say: a decline in pollution, because this would be positive.
2) It is extremely important that we finish this project on time. It is crucial that we finish this project on time.
3) Tigers are an endangered species. Tigers are a threatened species. Bees are becoming threatened by the use of pesticides.
4) Forests are disappearing very quickly. Unemployment is increasing at an alarming rate . (usually negative) You can’t say: Employment is increasing at an alarming rate, because this is positive.
5) Preventing climate change is becoming more and more difficult. Preventing climate change is becoming increasingly difficult. Language learning has become increasingly important. There is an increasing demand for organic products.
6) We were very confused trying to understand the menu in Chinese. We were very puzzled trying to understand the menu in Chinese. Spanish politics can be very puzzling .
7) Everybody in our group was unhappy with the service at the restaurant. Everybody in our group was dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant. I am dissatisfied with this country’s level of education.
8) The tourists were all very happy after the party. The tourists were all very content after the party.
9) We thought the Swiss mountain scenery was incredibly beautiful. We thought the Swiss mountain scenery was breathtaking . Some of their football was breathtaking , a delight to watch. (Literally = takes your breath away – usually positive)
10) He didn’t get up in time, so he missed the bus. He failed to get up in time, so he missed the bus.
Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your points of view.
1, Recycling
2. Using bicycles and public transport
3. .......... (your own idea)
The topic of the environment is an increasingly worrying issue. How much consumers should be involved in caring for our planet is a subject that needs to be discussed.
We should all feel dissatisfied with the current situation of waste. Recycling is available to all of us. Providing local governments place bins near our home, surely, the consumer alone must be responsible for their own recycling.
Secondly, taking the bicycle or public transport instead of the car is an option we should all choose. On the other hand, if local government fails to provide proper bicycle lanes or transport services, our choice may be limited.
Thirdly, as forests disappear at an alarming rate , and animal and plant habitats decline , consumers need to make better choices when shopping to protect our threatened ecosystems. Therefore, it is crucial we buy more goods that come only from renewable forests, and clothing and food produced ecologically.
In conclusion, I find it puzzling that so many people believe irresponsible governments alone will take care of our planet. We should not feel content that everything will be done for us. Instead, both governments and consumers must become more involved.
(194 words)
The answer to the question is that the word not used was: 'breathtaking'.
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The essay task at Cambridge B2 First (FCE) level might be one of the first times learners encounter a truly formal writing task. At the previous level, B1 Preliminary (PET), all the writing tasks are relatively casual and informal. This is where the First Certificate writing forces candidates to prove they really know how to organise and deliver a robust formal text. However, at the end of the day, the FCE essay is a reasonably approachable task with can be overcome with a clear plan and plenty of practice. Here, we’ve got three questions on different FCE essay topics that are all common at B2 level. If you’re not sure how to write a good essay, try our how to improve an essay post.
There are quite a range of possible topics at FCE level. However, some of them lend themselves better to writing tasks than others. Remember, a writing task always needs to have elements that can be compared to each other, which can be either complimentary or contrasting.
These are some of the FCE essay topics which a most likely to come up:
It’s a good idea to look at all of these topics in depth. Study vocabulary related to the topic and consider where you stand on different issues. In a class, you can do a vocabulary lesson followed by a class debate. Then follow up the debate with an essay question on the same topic as homework.
At B2 level, exam candidates are often still crossing the boundary into being efficient user of English. While they may have a range of grammar and lexis to draw on, they may not always use it to good effect. As a teacher, you may encounter adult learners who haven’t written anything academic in decades. Likewise, you’ll find younger teens who haven’t yet had to produce a cohesive text in their academic careers.
In my experience, these are the biggest mistakes B2 level students make when writing an essay for the FCE exam:
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.
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By Christopher Ketcham
Mr. Ketcham is writing a book about direct climate action and citizen rebellion in defense of nature. He is the author of “This Land: How Cowboys, Capitalism, and Corruption Are Ruining the American West.”
A British court last month issued extraordinarily harsh prison sentences to five climate activists convicted of helping to plan a series of road blockades in London. One of the activists, Roger Hallam, 58, a co-founder of the direct action groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion, got five years. The others were each sentenced to four years.
Mr. Hallam’s crime wasn’t that he participated in the protest, which snarled London’s major beltway, the M25, during four days in November 2022. He merely gave a 20-minute talk on Zoom, a few days before the event, to explain the tactics of civil disobedience and emphasize its value as society’s failure to curb carbon emissions is increasing the chance of catastrophe within our lifetimes. He also stated during the Zoom call that he thought the action should go forward.
This is only the latest example of a wave of repressive government measures against climate protesters across Europe. The crackdown has come in response to a rise in demonstrations and disruptive tactics such as blocking roads and access to airports, defacing art in museums and interrupting sporting events.
Reflecting growing public frustration with such tactics, Rishi Sunak, the former British prime minister, endorsed this tough approach last year after two climate protesters were sentenced to prison terms of three years and two years and seven months for creating a public nuisance by climbing Queen Elizabeth II bridge in Kent. Forty hours of traffic gridlock followed after authorities closed the crossing.
“Those who break the law should feel the full force of it,” Mr. Sunak asserted , writing on X. “It’s entirely right that selfish protesters intent on causing misery to the hard-working majority face tough sentences. It’s what the public expects and it’s what we’ve delivered.”
But Michel Forst, the United Nations special rapporteur on environmental defenders, sees this crackdown as “a major threat to democracy and human rights,” as he put it in a report in February.
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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
B2 Pollution Problems. B2 Taking a Gap Year. B2 First Writing Section. You are required to produce two pieces of writing. The first piece is compulsory and will be an essay of 140-190 words. For the second, you can choose from an article, email/letter, essay, review or report (B2 First for schools the report is replaced with a story) of 140-190 ...
The Climate Change Problem. Part 1 | Writing. Environment. Practice for part 1 of the writing paper in the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) exam with this sample question about climate change. Try and use some of the vocabulary below in your answer where possible:
and give them practice at planning an essay . ... Environmental problems Solutions . and elicit some environmental problems and possible solutions to these problems (for example: problem = too many cars; solution = provide better public transport). 2. Tell students that they're going to look at the Part 1 task from the B 2 First.
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.
Each paragraph has a clear purpose: Introduction: it introduces the topic in a general way and it leads to the second paragraph (first idea). Paragraph 2: it deals with idea 1. Paragraph 3: it deals with idea 2. Paragraph 4: it deals with idea 3. Conclusion: we express our opinion to conclude and summarise the essay.
More About Environment in the B2 First. The environment is a popular topic in the B2 First exam where you will be expected to express your opinion on problems with environment and pollution, as well as how to solve these problems.
question is now an essay rather than an email or letter. The word count has increased to 140 - 190 words. Here's an example: In your English class you have been talking about the environment. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
The 3 main parts of an essay. Looking back at our example from before we can see that there are three topic points which we need to deal with: transport, rivers and seas as well as your own idea. I think it is not difficult to see that we can turn these three topics into three paragraphs, one for each idea.
Let's take 5 to 10 minutes to plan the essay before I start writing. I'll do a quick one or two sentence introduction. Then I'll have three paragraphs, one for transport, one about rivers and seas, and one for my third point. Now's a good time to think about that. I've decided to take 'pollution in the home' as my third point.
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.
Firstly. "Firstly" is a B2 level adverb that is used to refer to the first thing in a list that you… read more. Pollute. "Pollute" is a B2 level verb that is used to talk about the action of putting something into the environment… read more. Limit. At B2 level you should know and be able to use "limit" as a verb.
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".
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 ...
Sample FCE Essay 1 My Critique. Every problem regarding 'the' environment and pollution can be solved. Science is always working on new solutions, 'and' new suggestions for alternative means of production are frequently put on the table (good language).The most difficult issue in this scenario is the interest s of different social groups in the world society (this is okay to mention ...
The first sentence of the essay tells you what the entire essay will be about. Then, each paragraph's topic sentence contains a key word from our plan. We have 'taxes,' 'opportunities' and 'economy'. Also, the topic sentences and paragraphs all reference the idea of 'education', either directly or indirectly.
Podcasts 193 - B2 FCE Essay (part 1 writing paper) Expressions to memorize. 1) There is a decline in the numbers of lynxes. (usually negative) ... The topic of the environment is an increasingly worrying issue. How much consumers should be involved in caring for our planet is a subject that needs to be discussed.
These are some of the FCE essay topics which a most likely to come up: The environment. Education and work. Culture and customs. Travel. Leisure activities. Health and fitness. Technology. It's a good idea to look at all of these topics in depth.
B2First FCE Essay Topics - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document provides 15 potential essay topics for an English exam. Each topic is accompanied by 3 prompts to generate notes on for the essay. The topics cover a range of social issues like education, the environment, health, technology, and leisure activities.
B2 First (FCE) Essay Topic 5 You have watched a video on a non-profit organisation working to stop the use of animals for testing medicines used by human beings. Now, your professor has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. Testing on animals is a standard in scientific research.
FCE Examples - Essays.pdf - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document contains a sample essay response and examiner comments on an environmental issues essay question. In the summary: - The candidate discusses three main causes of environmental damage - transport, water pollution from factories, and waste production.
The B2 First for Schools Writing paper has two parts and lasts for 1 hour and 20 minutes in total. Candidates have to show that they can write diferent types of text in English. Part 1: Writing an essay. Part 2: Writing an article, email, review or a story.
In your English class you have been talking about progress in technology. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. 'Technology is the only way to solve the world's environmental problems.' Do you agree? Write about: 1. transport 2. producing food
Environmental activists are being murdered at a rate of one every other day as of 2022, according to one nonprofit, for a total of at least 177 in 2022 and nearly 2,000 between 2012 and 2022.