28 February 2024

C1 WRITING REFERENCE. MODELS AND USEFUL LANGUAGE

CAE C1 WRITING REFERENCE. MODELS AND USEFUL LANGUAGE   



CRITERIA TO PRODUCE A GOOD PIECE OF WRITING

1- APPROPRIACY → Let’s show we understand the task! 

  • The contents of the task have been answered
  • The contents are relevant
  • The instructions have been followed
  • The message is communicated precisely and effectively
  • The format and register are appropriate for the target reader
  • The production causes the desired effect
  • Right length
  • Neat handwriting and good presentation



2- ORGANIZATION
 → Let’s show how well we think and write! 

  • The ideas and information are well organised with effective cohesion mechanisms (linkers, internal grammatical cohesion, clear organization of the message)
  • Use of correct punctuation
  • Good internal coherence
  • The piece of writing is easy to follow with no need to interpret the content
  • Unambiguous message



3- RANGE OF VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES → Let’s show off how well we know the language! 

  • Variety in both the range of vocabulary and grammatical structures
  • Precision in the language used
  • Repetition of lexical items avoided by using synonyms
  • Variation and extensive use of the grammar of the level

 

4- ACCURACY → Let’s show we control the language! 

  • Anything to do with the correct use of the English language: correct syntax, word order, morphology, verb tenses, noun phrases, inversions, active and passive forms, compound sentences, relative clauses, reported speech, verb patterns, modal verbs, spelling… You name it!

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