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How To Write An Article For FCE Writing Part 2

The document provides guidance on how to write an article for the FCE Writing Part 2 exam. It explains that an article aims to discuss a topic the author is familiar with and recommend the subject to readers in an informal and engaging tone. An article for the exam should have a catchy title, paragraphs addressing single ideas, and an introduction and conclusion including a recommendation. It is a personal piece where the author can freely give opinions and speak in the first person. Acceptable topics include technology, health, music and hobbies, and the article should be 140-190 words.

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How To Write An Article For FCE Writing Part 2

The document provides guidance on how to write an article for the FCE Writing Part 2 exam. It explains that an article aims to discuss a topic the author is familiar with and recommend the subject to readers in an informal and engaging tone. An article for the exam should have a catchy title, paragraphs addressing single ideas, and an introduction and conclusion including a recommendation. It is a personal piece where the author can freely give opinions and speak in the first person. Acceptable topics include technology, health, music and hobbies, and the article should be 140-190 words.

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How to Write an Article for FCE Writing Part 2

An article is a very common type of text nowadays. We can find all kinds of articles in
newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc. For this reason, in order to know how to write an article for
FCE, we must bear in mind who will be reading our article. This, as we will see later on, we will
find out from the instructions the FCE Writing paper provides us with. But before we move on
to that, let’s take a look at the characteristics of an article for FCE Writing Part 2:

Purpose of an article: The aim of an article is usually to talk about a topic that we like or that
we are familiar with. Besides, one of the features that articles have as opposed to other FCE
Writing tasks is that an article must entertain the reader and, almost always, recommend the
thing we are talking about.

Language: In general, an article is more informal than an essay, although it will depend on
where it is supposed to be published (an international magazine, a teenage magazine, a college
magazine, an online blog, a newspaper, etc.). However, the most common case is that we must
write a text in an informal or colloquial style. For this reason, our tone must be relaxed, making
use of contractions, phrasal verbs and other colloquial expressions. Besides, it is recommended
to use rhetorical questions and exclamation marks to engage the reader. You should also
address the reader directly in the second person (you, your) and can make jokes if you think
they are appropriate.

Structure: Articles must always have a title. If possible, this must be catchy and witty so as to
engage the reader. Then, each paragraph must address a single idea, to which you must add
the introduction and the conclusion, where you are usually expected to make a
recommendation. It is also a good idea to end your article with a rhetorical question,
especially if it is going to be an online article where people could (in theory) leave a comment.

Giving your opinion: An article is almost exclusively about giving your opinion, so feel free to
do so throught the whole piece of writing. As you are normally asked to write about something
you like or enjoy, opinions are expected to be generally positive. Any article for FCE is usually a
very personal piece of writing, so you can speak in the first person as much as you like. 😊

Common topics: You may be asked to write articles on a variety of topics: the Internet, health
and fitness, music, plays, hobbies, etc.

Number of words: you are expected to write your article in 140 – 190 words, no more or less
than any other type of FCE Writing task.

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