How To Pass Fce: Exam Practice In Writing Paper 2

Description: Focusing on writing, this is one of four titles which provide students working on their own with question-and-answer practice for the Cambridge First Certificate English exams. The questions are graded, so that students can take themselves in easy steps up to FCE level in each part of the paper. Explanations of answers are included as well as examination tips and advice on preparation. There is also guidance on self-assessment so that students can judge for themselves how well they are progressing.



Contents: Part 1 Introduction: how to use this book; who wrote the compositions in this book? what will I need to write? what happens in the examination? presentation; timing; planning and checking; number words; paragraphing; punctuation; the marking of the composition; how to use the marking key in this book; marking key; preparing to do the exercises in this book; working through this book; suggestions for further practice. Part 2 Part 1 - compulsory question: spelling; easily confused words; formal/informal language; exam exercises and sample compositions. Part 3 Part 2 - reports and articles: writing a report - connecting ideas, planing, exam exercises and sample compositions; writing an article - planning, exam exercises and sample compositions. Part 4 Part 3 - writing a story: connecting actions; planning; making your story more interesting; expanding vocabulary; exam exercises and sample compositions. Part 5 Part 4 - writing a letter: planning; punctuation; exam exercises and sample compositions. Part 6 Part 5 - the set book: preparation; exam exercises and sample compositions. Trial papers A and B; answers and notes; marking key.