Essay Essentials
A typical essay has an introduction, body paragraphs and this.
What is a conclusion?
Complete: “_____ my opinion, zoos should be closed.”
What is “In”?
Give an informal opening for a letter to a friend called Sam.
What is “Dear Sam,” (or “Hi Sam,”)?
A letter that begins “Dear Sir or Madam” ends with this.
What is “Yours faithfully (sincerely)”?
“Dear Alex, Guess what? I passed my exam!”
“Dear Alex, Guess what? I passed my exam!”
In B2 First Writing Part 1, the essay should be this many words.
What is 200-220 words?
Give one linking word for adding a point.
What is “Moreover” (or “Furthermore” or “In addition”)?
Give one informal way to end a letter.
What is “Take care,” “Write soon!” “See you soon,” “Best wishes,” or “Love,”?
Replace “Thanks a lot” in the closing line of a formal letter.
What is “Thank you for your time and assistance” (or “I would be grateful for your help” or “Thank you in advance”)? (accept similar)
“Some people argue that zoos should be closed.”
What is an essay?
The sentence that states the main point of a paragraph is called this.
What is a topic sentence?
Give one phrase that opens a conclusion.
What is “In conclusion” (or “To sum up” or “Overall”)?
Rewrite informally: “I was delighted to receive your letter.”
What is “Thanks for your letter! It was great to hear from you”? (accept similar)
Complete a formal opening: “I am writing _____ enquire about your course.”
What is “to”?
“Dear Sir or Madam, ... Lots of love, Maria.” Find the mistake.
What is the closing? (it should be “Yours faithfully”)
The introduction should do these two things.
What are introduce the topic and state your opinion or approach? (accept similar)
Rewrite more formally: “I think phones are a distraction.”
What is “In my view, phones are a distraction” (or “I firmly believe that...”)? (accept similar)
Name three features of informal style.
What are contractions, phrasal verbs, exclamation marks, idioms, short sentences, direct questions? (any three)
Rewrite formally: “Can you send me some details?”
What is “I would be grateful if you could send me some details”? (accept similar)
“Dear Sir or Madam, I’m writing about your course. It would be great if you could send me loads of info. Yours faithfully, Sam” This is meant to be a formal letter. Find two phrases that are too informal.
What are “I’m” (contraction), “great” (vague, informal) and “loads of info” (informal)? (accept any two)
A paragraph that presents the opposing view and then responds to it is called this.
What is a counterargument (paragraph)?
Rewrite with “Not only”: “Zoos protect animals. They also educate visitors.”
What is “Not only do zoos protect animals, but they also educate visitors”?
A friend asks for advice. Complete in an informal way: “If I were you, _____”
What is “I’d talk to him/her” (or any suitable advice)? (conditional with “I’d” plus a verb)
Rewrite formally: “I’m really sorry, but I can’t come to the meeting.”
What is “I regret to inform you that I will be unable to attend the meeting”? (accept similar)
Name one thing that is acceptable in an informal letter but not in an essay.
What is contractions, slang, exclamation marks, or direct questions to the reader? (any one)