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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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DESCRIBING GRAPHS AND CHARTS

A2 FRIDAY MARCH-APRIL

 

Reading (ex 4), listening (ex 1)

https://cloud.educa.madrid.org/s/YWqqSd2DwJZbA22

PRODUCCIÓN TEXTOS ORALES BÁSICO A2 

MY TOWN  Talk about your town and say what you can do there. You have to speak, at least, about two of the following: ·         Attractions ·         Restaurants/bars ·         Reasons why you like it ·         What you don´t like ____________________________________________________________  CELEBRATIONS   Talk about how you celebrated your last birthday. You have to speak about, at least, two of the following:   ·         Where did you celebrate it? ·         Who did you invite? ·         What did you eat and drink? ·         What presents did you get? ____________________________________________ FREE TIME  Talk about what you do in your free time. You have to speak about, at least, two of the following:   · What you do in your free time · When / how often · Who you do things with · Your favourite activity COPRODUCCIÓN DE TEXTOS ORALES A2                                                              PLANS   You and your partner get together for a coffee and start a conversation about your plans for next weekend. Ask each other about your plans. You have to speak about, at least, two of the following: ·         What to do ·         When ·         Where ·         Who with?  ___________________________________________ NEXT SATURDAY A common friend is coming to your town on Saturday. You want to show her/him the town and have lunch together. Organise the day and decide which restaurant to go to. You have to speak about, at least, two of the following: ·         Where to meet ·         What to see ·         What clothes to wear ·         Where  to have lunch

A2 Dialogue

 

Starting a Conversation:

• Hi! How are you?
• Hello! Nice to see you.
• How was your day?
• What are you doing this weekend?

Giving Opinions:

• I think it's great!
• I like this a lot.
• In my opinion, it's interesting.
• I don't really like it.

Agreeing and Disagreeing:

• I agree with you.
• That's true!
• I don’t think so.
• I’m not sure about that.

Making Suggestions:

• Let’s go to the park.
• Why don’t we watch a movie?
• How about having lunch together?
• We could try that new café.

Inviting Someone:

• Would you like to come with me?
• Do you want to join us?
• Let’s meet at 5 o’clock.
• That sounds like a good idea!

C1 TIEMPOS BLOQUE B. PUC (PRUEBAS UNIFICADAS JUNIO Y SEPTIEMBRE)

    

1. Oral  mediation   

 5’ preparation  

 Max. 3’ mediation 

    Candidate  A, B (C) 

Monologue and dialogue  

 5’ preparation    

• ±4’ monologue - Candidate  B, A (C)  

• Dialogue  A+B= 4-5’ / A+B+C= 5-7’  

 

 Your exam will be recorded.

EXÁMENES JUNIO 2025. AULAS Y TIEMPOS

 EXAMEN ESCRITO C1

11 JUNIO 15.50   AULAS 2.3 y  2.2 

EXAMEN ESCRITO A2 OFICIALES 

6 JUNIO 15.50  AULA 2.9

EXAMEN ORAL SEGÚN PRÓXIMA CONVOCATORIA.

Importante: Traer el DNI a todos los exámenes

A2 ORGANISING A MONOLOGUE

A2- 2-Minute Monologue

1. Introduction

To start the monologue:

• "Today, I want to talk about…"
• "I am going to tell you about…"
• "My topic is…"
• "I chose this topic because…"

2. Main Body

To introduce the first point:

• "First, I want to talk about…"
• "Let’s start with…"
• "One important thing about this is…"

To add more information:

• "Also…"
• "Another thing is…"
• "Besides that…"
• "Not only that, but…"

To give examples:

• "For example…"
• "For instance…"
• "A good example is…"

To show contrast or a different idea:

• "However…"
• "But on the other hand…"
• "At the same time…"

To introduce the next point:

• "Now, let’s talk about…"
• "Another important thing is…"
• "Next, I want to say something about…"

3. Conclusion

To summarize:

• "To sum up…"
• "In short…"
• "So, in conclusion…"

To give a final opinion or message:

• "I think this is very important because…"
• "In my opinion…"
• "That’s why I think…"

To finish the monologue:

• "That’s all I wanted to say."
• "Thank you for listening!"
• "I hope you liked my presentation."

Examples

Monologue: My Favourite Relative 

1. Introduction

• "Today, I want to talk about my favourite relative."
• "My favourite relative is my [e.g., grandmother, uncle, sister] because he/she is very special to me."
• "I will describe what he/she looks like, his/her personality, and what we do together."

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2. Main Body

Physical Appearance

• First, my [relative] is [tall/short/medium height].
• He/she has[curly/straight/wavy] hair and [brown/blue/green] eyes.
• Also, he/ she usually wears [glasses, nice clothes, a hat, etc.].

Character (Personality)

• My [relative] is very [kind, funny, friendly, helpful].
• For example, he/she always helps me when I have a problem.
• Also, he/ she tells great jokes and makes me laugh.
• Another thing is he/she is very patient and always listens to me.

Things We Do Together

• One example is we like + ing [play games, watch movies, cook together].
• We also go to the park/shopping/restaurants together.
• It is special because we always have fun and talk a lot.

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3. Conclusion

• "So, my favourite relative is my [relative] because he/ she is kind, funny, and we do many fun things together."
• "I think family is important, and I love spending time with them."

My Best Friend 

Introduction
"Today, I want to talk about my best friend. His/Her name is [Friend’s Name], and we have known each other for [X] years. I chose this topic because my best friend is a very special person in my life."

Main Body
"First, I want to talk about my friend’s appearance. He/She is [tall/short], has [brown/black/blonde] hair, and [blue/green/brown] eyes. He/She always has a big smile and dresses very nicely."

"Another important thing is my friend’s personality. He/She is very kind and friendly. Also, he/she is funny, and we always laugh together. Besides that, he/she is a good listener and helps me when I have a problem."

"Next, I want to talk about what we do together. For example, we like to go to the park, watch movies, and play video games. Sometimes, we study together. A good example is last weekend when we went to the mall and had a great time."

Conclusion
"To sum up, my best friend is very important to me. He/She is kind, funny, and always there when I need help. I feel lucky to have such a great friend. That’s all I wanted to say. Thank you for listening!"

C1 2B Intentions and arrangements

Your town has received a significant financial investment and you can develop the project of your dreams. Think about the city where you live and choose one of these projects (or one of your own) to develop.

1. Transport

• Improving buses 
• Creating bike paths or walking streets
• Reducing traffic and pollution

2. Housing

• Building more homes for families
• Designing modern and green buildings
• Renovating old or empty buildings

3. Parks and Nature

• Creating new parks or green areas
• Planting trees and flowers
• Cleaning rivers or lakes

4.  Schools and Education

• Building or improving schools
• Adding libraries or study centers
• Creating learning programs for all ages

5. Health and Fitness

• Building hospitals or clinics
• Promoting sports and active lifestyles
• Creating safe and clean places to exercise

6. Culture and Community

• Museums, art centers, and music spaces
• Festivals and community events
• Public spaces for everyone

7. Jobs and Business

• Supporting local shops and small businesses
• Creating more jobs for young people
• Attracting new companies to the city

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There are no budget restrictions.

Use grammar structures in the future to express intentions and arrangements;
We´re intending to...    The council is planning to... 
We´re about to start...     We´re due to receive a grant from ...
We´ll be distributing leaflets with the intention of....

Also, make sure you use appropriate formal language to agree and disagree politely.

👉Sample: Project: Improving Local Transport in Our Community

We’re intending to improve the efficiency and accessibility of local transport in our area through a range of practical measures. The council is planning to upgrade several key bus routes, focusing particularly on areas with limited access to public services.

We’re about to start a campaign to raise awareness of these changes, which will include community events and school outreach. Additionally, we’re due to receive a grant from the Department of Transport, which will help fund new environmentally friendly buses and better bus stop facilities.

We’ll be distributing leaflets with the intention of informing residents about the new timetables, routes, and safety guidelines. These leaflets will also include a QR code linking to a survey so that locals can share feedback and suggestions.

Our goal is not only to reduce traffic and pollution but also to ensure that everyone—especially the elderly and students—can travel safely and affordably. The improvements will begin next month and are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

By involving the community and making public transport more appealing, we hope to create a more connected and sustainable town.

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Useful language for discussions

Opinions, Preferences:

I think..., In my opinion..., I'd like to..., I'd rather..., I'd prefer..., The way I see it..., As far as I'm concerned..., If it were up to me..., I suppose..., I suspect that..., I'm pretty sure that..., It is fairly certain that..., I'm convinced that..., I honestly feel that, I strongly believe that..., Without a doubt,...,

Disagreeing:

I don't think that..., Don't you think it would be better..., I don't agree, I'd prefer..., Shouldn't we consider..., But what about..., I'm afraid I don't agree..., Frankly, I doubt if..., Let's face it, The truth of the matter is..., The problem with your point of view is that...

Giving Reasons and offering explanations: To start with, The reason why..., That's why..., For this reason..., That's the reason why..., Many people think...., Considering..., Allowing for the fact that..., When you consider that...