Writing models:

Part 1: Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your
own words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answers. (240-
280 words).
1) Explain the main point of each text in your own words.
2) Summarise the key points of each text in your own words.
3) Evaluate the key points of each text and give your own ideas.
4) Conclusion: say how far you (dis)agree with the points made in the texts (overall
opinion of the main topics).
Part 2:
2.1. Essay (discursive) Your tutor has asked you to write an essay about [the extent to which
our lifestyle affects our health]. You should focus on [eating habits, work and leisure
activities], and include examples to support your views (280-320 words).
1) Introduction that mentions the points you intend to include: This essay will examine…
2) Develop your first point, give examples to support it and relate the examples to the main
point.
3) Develop your second point, give examples to support it and relate the examples to the
main point.
4) Conclusion that refers back to the points you made in the previous paragraphs.
2.2. Article (formal) X is doing… X has asked you/for contrbutions which will describe… It
should describe your impressions/ opinion of… and how well…
1) Introduction that mentions the points you intend to include: As a contribution to… I
would like to tell you…
2) Description 1 + impressions
3) Description 2 + impressions
2.3. Article (semi-formal: experiències personals) X is doing… X has asked you/for
contrbutions which will describe… It should describe your impressions/ opinion of… and
how well…
1) Snappy heading and a first paragraph that catches the attention. Also address the target
audience: “As a psychologist, I… (…)
2) Experience in a semi-formal register and an anecdotal style. Organise your content and
sentence structure in a way which will make the greatest impression on the reader. Use a
wide range of interesting vocab, collocations, and give evidence of advanced grammar level.
3) End with a recommendation and refer back to the task.
2.4. Letter (personal experience) X is doing… X has invited readers to send in letters
describing personal experiences of… (what happened, feelings, effect it had on you).
1) Dear Sir or Madam,
2) Explain the reason for writing, referring to the magazine request: “ I read the
announcement in yesterday’s magazine asking readers to send… Last summer, I went…
3) Set the scene that lead up to the surprising event (the day we decided to… was sunny…)
and describe the event + feelings.
4) Conclude with the effect
5) Yours sincerely,
2.4. Letter (factual information): Recently, X took place… Your college has asked members
of… who attended to write a letter describing the event, and giving their opinion as to the
value of this type of… for the general public.
1) Dear Sir or Madam,
2) Explain the reason for writing, referring to the magazine request: “I’m writing in response
to your request to…
3) Describe the event.
4) Explain the impact
5) Summary
6) Yours sincerely,
2.5. Report: Following the complaints of… X has asked you to write a report on the…You
should make recommendations
1) Introduce your report: This report presents the findings of the research into… It examines
the impact of… It makes three recommendations to improve the situation.
2) State the findings of the research. This means that…
3) Say what the main areas of concern are: The main area for concern is… / Another
problem is…
4) Give the recommendations (firstly, secondly, lastly) and conclude with the benefits of
implementing them.
2.6. Review X has asked for a review on… Describe Y and say whether you would
recommend it and why.
1) Title.
2) Describe Y’s location.
3) Describe Y’s …
4) Describe Y’s…
5) Describe Y’s…
6) Say whether you would recommend Y and why.