Cambridge English: Proficiency
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Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Letter to an Editor
| Content Should cover the main points raised by the material. Further relevant points can be made from your own opinion about complementary medicine. |
| Communicative achievement Should be fairly formal. The tone should remain polite even when giving own opinions. The editor and other newspaper readers would understand your point of view. |
| Organisation The letter should conform to an appropriate letter format (although the exam does not require postal addresss). Should state early on the reason for writing the letter. Should also use clear organisation through appropriate paragraphing. |
| Language Language of expressing, supporting and justifying opinions. Topic vocabulary relating to complementary and conventional medicine could be used (e.g. 'an alternative practitioner/therapist', 'a placebo effect', 'acupuncture/homeopathy/reiki/aromatherapy', 'new-age', etc.) Does not have to be completely accurate but any errors should be minimal. |
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