Part 2- Article
• In part 2 of the writing exam you may have the choice of writing an article.
• The article is on a certain topic or discussion point.
• You are expected to present information and your own opinion.
• Create an eye-catching title and open with a though-provoking statement to capture the readers’ interest.
• The register used should be neither formal nor informal, but you can use first person pronouns and talk about your
own experience or beliefs.
• The word limit is 280-320 words.
• Write a clear plan.
• Do not write a draft copy and then a final copy. There is not enough time.
• Spend 45 minutes on the task:
• 5-10 minutes to plan
• 30-35 minutes to write
Read the question below and then the model answer to
the left. Also, read the comments to see what the student
did particularly well.
Structure The title is essential when creating an article.
It should be a concise summary of the information
An attractive title presented in the article.
This should draw the attention of readers and indicate
the article’s theme. For example, if you are writing a description of a place,
using adjectives can enhance the attractiveness of the
An introduction place, before the reader begins reading the article, e.g.
Clarify the theme and attract the reader’s attention. This “The Peace and Tranquility of an Island that Time
can be achieved through anecdotes and addressing the Forgot”.
reader.
If the task involves proposing a solution to a problem or
Main body paragraph your opinion, and so on, you can address your audience
This is where the you can really develop your ideas. directly, e.g.
“What You Need to Do to Be Successful”, or use a
Main body paragraph question such as “Is Learning English Really Necessary
Articles may also have subheadings for each paragraph, Today?”.
though this depends on where the article will be
published and the level of formality therefore required. The title should not be too long and ideally reflect the
style of the article – both formal or informal.
Conclusion
Either a summary of the theme or a final opinion,
recommendation or comment.
Agreeing partially
‣ This is partly true…
To a certain extent…
‣ Up to a point …
‣ While it is true that…, this isn’t always the case.
Qualifying Statements
‣ There is a tendency to…
‣ Usually, … are inclined to…
‣ Generally speaking…
‣ Things appear to be…
‣ In a large number of cases…
‣ In some instances…
Purpose
‣ Therefore…
‣ With this object in view/mind…
‣ To this end…
‣ For this purpose….