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Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Article

Question
You have seen the following advertisement in a magazine:

Write your article for Film Weekly magazine. (around 140-190 words).

What you need to do to pass
Read our checklist first to understand what the examiner is looking for in a good answer.

Ideas for writing
Ask yourself the following questions to help you get started:

• What films have you seen recently? Which one was the best?
• Why did you enjoy it so much?
• Did it have a good storyline? Did you like the characters? Is the setting marvelous?
• Would the film appeal to a wide range of people?

Drafting and proofreading your work

You should look at your first draft of the task and decide:

• Have you answered the question? Is the name of the film included?
• Is the layout and organisation appropriate?
• Is the language correct with a good range of structures?
• Will the reader enjoy reading your work?
• Will it have a positive effect on the reader?

If the answer is 'no' to any of these questions then you will need to do some more drafting!