CAE Writing Flashcards
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Which of these is a characteristic of an effective CAE essay introduction?
Answer: Presenting background context and outlining what the essay will discuss
A strong CAE essay introduction contextualises the topic and signals the essay's direction without giving away all the content upfront.
A student writes 'The event was very, very good and I liked it a lot.' What is the main writing weakness here?
Answer: The vocabulary is insufficiently sophisticated for CAE level
CAE requires varied, advanced vocabulary; 'very good' and 'liked it a lot' are too basic and would limit the candidate's score for lexical resource.
What is meant by 'task achievement' in CAE Writing marking criteria?
Answer: Fully addressing all aspects of the given task prompt
Task achievement means the candidate has responded to all parts of the prompt with relevant content and appropriate format.
Which connective best signals an example in formal writing?
Answer: For instance
'For instance' (like 'for example') signals that a specific example is about to illustrate the preceding point.
In a CAE proposal, what section typically concludes the document?
Answer: Recommendations or a call to action
Proposals typically end with a clear recommendations section, urging the reader to take specific action based on the analysis provided.
Why should CAE candidates avoid using contractions like 'don't' or 'it's' in formal writing tasks?
Answer: Contractions are informal and lower the register of formal texts
Contractions belong to informal speech and writing; using them in formal reports, proposals, or essays signals insufficient control of register.