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Article For The FCE Writing Paper-Model

The document provides instructions for writing an article for an FCE exam. It specifies that the article will be published in a local magazine, the topic is the writer's favorite things about the Internet, and each paragraph should discuss things done on the Internet and recommend a website. A sample article is then presented that follows the instructions by introducing the topic, discussing what the writer likes about the Internet in one paragraph and recommending a website in another paragraph, and concluding by asking the reader for feedback.

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Article For The FCE Writing Paper-Model

The document provides instructions for writing an article for an FCE exam. It specifies that the article will be published in a local magazine, the topic is the writer's favorite things about the Internet, and each paragraph should discuss things done on the Internet and recommend a website. A sample article is then presented that follows the instructions by introducing the topic, discussing what the writer likes about the Internet in one paragraph and recommending a website in another paragraph, and concluding by asking the reader for feedback.

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  • Sample Answer: Offers a sample article answer, demonstrating structure and content for readers to model their articles after.
  • Article Instructions: Provides instructions for writing an article recommended by a local magazine, including elements to include and organize.
  • Sample Article Features: Details the specific features of the sample article, including visual structuring, paragraph objectives, and language use.

Instructions of an Article for the FCE Writing Paper

It is extremely important to read the instructions carefully, as you are supposed to obtain all
the information you need to write the article. In this case we can see the following:
 Where our article will be published: a local magazine
 Topic: their favourite things about the Internet
 Main ideas: things you do with the internet, recommend a website
And that’s exactly how we will organise our article, knowing exactly what to talk about in
each paragraph.

Sample answer
Now that we have an example of an article task for FCE, let’s take a look at a sample
article which answers the task above. Pay attention to the language as well as to the structure
marked in red.
If we take a close look at this sample article for FCE, we can see the following features:

 It is visually appealing: The structure is clear, leaving space between paragraphs and
defining a clear introduction and conclusion.

 Each paragraph has a clear objective, as my comments in red indicate.


1. The introduction presents the topic in a general way, but making clear what
article is about: the Internet.
2. The second paragraph talks about why I like the Internet and one of the
things that I like about it.
3. The third paragraph makes a recommendation of a website, explaining why
I like it so much.
4. The conclusion is a summary of sorts and asks the reader for some feedback
on their own preferences regarding the use of the Internet.

 The language is informal:


1. Phrasal verbs: put you up, check out.
2. Contractions: Isn’t that fantastic?
3. Colloquial phrases: one of the cool things, I totally recommend it, etc.
4. We address the reader directly: What about you?
5. Exclamation marks: …find the answer!

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