Exam writing II

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Exam writing

Improving your writing

Today's goals

By the end of the lesson, you can:

• Improve simple English sentences;

• Recognise common writing mistakes;

• Use better vocabulary;

• Write a clear B1-level review;

• Check your own writing.

Compare the two texts

Text B

The activity was fun. We did games and music. It was nice.

Text A

The activity was very entertaining. First, we played games and after that there was live music. I really enjoyed the programme.

Common mistakes

1. He go to the activity yesterday.

2. We hope you comes to the event.

3. the guests enjoyed the music.

4. You can leaving a review on our website.

5. You will going swimming

6. It is a enjoyable programme.

7. They gave us an pedal.

Common grammar problems

Remember

Use:

• a before consonant (medeklinker) sounds;

• an before vowel (klinker) sounds.

• a reservation

• a holiday park

• an activity

• an event

• an enjoyable programme

A or an?

Vocabulary upgrade

Enjoyable
Entertaining

Disappointing

Affordable

Crowded

Pleased

Simple word

Nice

Fun

Bad

Cheap

Busy

Happy

Better alternative

Exam writing strategy

1. Read the task carefully

2. Think about audience and tone

3. Make a short plan

4. Write in paragraphs

5. Check grammar and spelling

6. Count your words

Writing task

You visited a leisure activity at an international holiday park. Write a short review for the holiday park website.

Requirements

• 80–100 words

• Include your opinion and if you would recommend the activity or not.

• Describe the activity

• Use at least 2 linking words

Writing support

1. I visited...

2. First,...

3. After that,...

4. I enjoyed...

5. The staff were...

6. I would recommend this activity because...

7. Overall,...

Check your partner's writing

Ask:

• Is the text clear/logical?

• Is the writing formal enough?

• Are at least two linking words used?

• Is there a clear structure?

• Are there grammar or spelling mistakes?

Well done!

Today we practised:

• Improving writing;

• Correcting mistakes;

• Writing more independently;

• Checking our own work.