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Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Article

Content
Should address both the benefits and drawbacks of learning another language and include discussion of whether it is necessary for all young people to learn another language. Should give examples draw from own personal experience (such as own languages).
Communicative achievement
Semi-formal. The competition judge would know the writer's views on the importance of language learning and would consider if for publication in the magazine.
Organisation
Should be in three or four paragraphs. The points in the main body of the article should be in a logical order, i.e. the benefits dealt with first and then the drawbacks.
Language
Language of opinion and recommendation ('I believe that...'; 'In my opinion...'). Use of connecting words or phrases ('On the one hand...', 'However, a major drawback would be...', etc.). Vocabulary related to language learning (e.g. to have competence/proficiency or to be competent/proficient in a language; culture; motivation, etc.) Aim for a variety of language (e.g. benefits/advantages/pros/pluses = good points; drawbacks/disadvantages/cons/minuses = bad points). Should not contain major errors that lead to misunderstandings or that irritate the reader.

 

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