Writing Class: Set Texts
What are 'Set Texts'?
These are works of literature - usually novels - that are studied in advance of the CAE exam and can be written on in Paper 2 (Writing) as an optional question.
What are the current Set Texts?
For 2010 the set texts are:
- John Steinbeck: Of Mice and Men
- Donna Leon: Through a Glass, Darkly
2010 Set Text Podcasts: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
This
podcast supports candidates who are reading "Of Mice and Men" by John
Steinbeck in preparation for their Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
in 2010. Fiona gives an overview of the book and advice on how to approach
the 'set text' question most effectively in the exam. She also works
through a sample exam question. All comments are welcome from those
who've read and would like to discuss this book - candidates, learners,
teachers and book enthusiasts.
Click below to listen to the recording:
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2009 Set Text Podcasts: Pelican Brief by John Grisham
This
podcast suppported candidates who were reading "The Pelican Brief" by
John Grisham in preparation for their Certificate in Advanced English
(CAE) in 2009. Fiona gives an overview of the book and advice on how
to approach the 'set text' question most effectively in the exam. She
also works through a sample exam question. All comments are welcome
from those who've read and would like to discuss this book - candidates,
learners, teachers and book enthusiasts.
Click below to listen to the recording:
Click your 'RIGHT' mouse button over the link below and choose 'Save Target as' to download the recording:
