FCE (B2 First) Writing Exam - 5 Steps to Write a Great Essay

This video tutorial from Oxford Online English guides you through writing an essay for the Cambridge FCE exam. It covers the four steps of the writing process: understanding the task, planning, writing, and checking your essay. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of a clear structure, formal style, and thorough checking for grammar and style errors. It also explains how essays are scored and offers tips for improvement. The process is applicable to other Cambridge exams like CAE and CPE.

What is the first step in the essay writing process for the Cambridge FCE exam?

• Writing the introduction

• Reading the task and identifying key points

• Checking for grammar mistakes

• Drafting the conclusion

Which of the following is NOT recommended in a formal essay?

• Using full forms of words

• Avoiding slang

• Maintaining a formal tone

• Using contractions

What should you decide first when planning your essay?

• The examples to use

• The introduction

• The conclusion

• The number of paragraphs

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that introduces a new idea

• A sentence that summarizes the main point of a paragraph

• The last sentence of a paragraph

• A sentence that concludes the essay

What should you check for in the final step of writing your essay?

• The length of the essay

• The use of linking words

• The number of paragraphs

• The use of contractions

Which of the following is a key component of the essay score?

• The length of the introduction

• Content fulfillment

• The use of advanced vocabulary

• The number of words

What is the purpose of using linking words in an essay?

• To connect paragraphs and ideas

• To make the essay more conversational

• To introduce new topics

• To increase the word count

What should you do if you find a spelling mistake in your essay?

• Ignore it

• Correct it immediately

• Add more words to compensate

• Rewrite the entire paragraph

What is the maximum score you can achieve for each part of the essay?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the importance of checking for repetition of vocabulary?

• To ensure the essay is long enough

• To demonstrate a range of language

• To make the essay more formal

• To simplify the essay