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    Article

    • In part 2 of the writing exam you have to write an article for a magazine or website.
    • The aim of an article is usually to talk about a topic that we like or that we are familiar with, but it must also
    entertain the reader.
    • An article is usually a very personal piece of writing, so you can speak in the first person as much as you like.
    • You can also address the reader directly in the second person (you, your) and can make jokes if you think they are
    appropriate.
    • Your tone must be relaxed, making use of phrasal verbs and other colloquial expressions.
    • Use rhetorical questions and exclamation marks to engage the reader.
    • Put a title.
    • Organise your ideas into paragraphs.
    • The word limit is 140-190 words, but try to write as near to 190 words as possible.
    • Spend 40 minutes on the task:
    • 5 minutes to plan
    • 30 minutes to write
    • 5 minutes to check your work

    Look at the exam task and then the


    model answer.
    Article Structure

    Attractive title (to capture attention of the reader)

    Introduction paragraph
    Present the topic in a general way, but like the title, make it interesting. You also need to make it clear
    what the article is about.

    Paragraph 2 (subtask 1)
    Develop your main point with reasons and examples.

    Paragraph 3 (subtask 2)
    Develop your final key point with reasons and examples. You can include a recommendation here or in the
    conclusion.

    Closing paragraph
    Summarise your main points and make a recommendation if you haven’t already. Speak directly to
    the reader by using a question to keep them thinking about your message.

    Useful phrases

    Rhetorical questions Introducing new ideas Giving your own opinion

    • Have you ever…? • To begin with, … • I think that / In my opinion ...

    • Do you ever wonder…? • Let's start with … • It seems to me that ...

    • Are you one of those • The coolest thing about… • If you ask me, ...
    people who…? is…
    • To my mind…
    • What would you say if I told • What attracts me
    you that…? most about…is…

    • Another thing to consider Concluding the article


    • Imagine a world in which…
    is… • In conclusion,
    • Secondly, • On the whole,
    • In addition to…, • To sum up,
    • Moreover, • To conclude,

    • All in all,

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