Write your Review.
“Lotito’s is one of the most popular restaurants in my town, Plottier. It has been opened for a long time and it´s known by most of people who live in Plottier. It´s famous because it serves a huge amount of food, and it isn´t really expensive. I was there many times, so I can definitely tell about it.
As it was mentioned, the most remarkable aspect about Lotito´s is the huge amount of food that’s served. If you are a person who is used to eat a great meal, you will be enterily satisfied. Not only they serve a big portion, but also it´s absolutely flavourful.
Another remarkable aspect about the restaurant is the staff who work there. They are really efficient, they work fast and they couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Besides, the place is spacious, and you can choose if you want to eat inside or outside.
The only downside is that it´s generally full of people, so the best you can do is booking a table in advanced. But on the whole, I’d strongly recommend going to Lotito’s, you won´t regret.”
Adding an appropriate title is definitely an attractive addition.
Lotito's (details) is one of the most popular restaurants in my town, Plottier . It has been open for a long time and it´s known by most of the locals (use precise vocabulary) people who live in Plottier It´s famous (link sentences better) because it serves a huge amount of food, which also isn´t really expensive. I was there many times, so I can definitely tell you about it.
Could be a bit more details about the restaurant itself (type of cuisine, how big it is, is it prestigious or standard etc..)
As it was mentioned, the most remarkable aspect of Lotito´s is the huge amount of food that's served. (do not repeat the same information) If you are a person who is used to eating a great meal, you will be entirely satisfied. Not only do they serve a big portion, but also it´s absolutely flavourful.
Do not repeat the same information, the examiners will notice this ("because it serves a huge amount of food.... ""Lotito´s is the huge amount of food ", "person who is used to eating a great meal,"" Not only do they serve a big portion") the reader is told the same thing four times.
Another remarkable aspect (do not repeat the same forms) of the restaurant is the staff who work there. They are really efficient , they work fast and they c ouldn't be more friendly and helpful. Besides , the place is spacious , (descriptive writing) and you can choose if you want to eat inside or outside.
The only downside is that it´s generally full of people , so the best you can do is book a table in advance . But on the whole , I'd strongly recommend going to Lotito's, you won´t regret it."
Nicely written summary with a recommendation
Content: 4/5 have you answered the question?
All content is relevant to the task. Target reader is informed.
Do not repeat the same information, you may get a lower grade.
Communicative Achievement: 3/5 have you completed the task in the right sort of language?
The language tone and register is consistent and appropriate for review
A bit more precise vocabulary related to the topic of culinary and restaurant is missing;
There are stylistic errors at times, and overall readability could be improved in places.
The organisation: 4/5 have you structured your writing properly?
The text is clearly organised into paragraphs , which each deal with one idea.
Occasionally the sentences are not as clearly connected as they could be.
Language: 3-4/5 have you used a good range of grammar and vocabulary?
Vocabulary There is a suitable range of vocabulary, including less common lexis.
Grammar There is suitable range of simple and more complex grammatical forms which are used with control and flexibility.
Errors are noticeable but meaning can still be determined.
Score: 14/20 Grade: B2
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Passing a B2 level Cambridge exam is a big deal and only the best First Certificate books will get you there. For lower levels you may have been able to rely on materials you found online or your natural ability in English learnt at school, but for most people the Cambridge First (FCE) exam is not an exam that you can just walk into on exam day and pass.
You may be preparing to take the exam yourself or you might be preparing a group of students. Either way, it’s important to use high quality materials. A solid book (or selection of books) is the best way to get to where you or your students need to be. Don’t rely on general English books to include relevant exercises and definitely don’t rely on lessons found on the internet, of which there are both excellent and not-so-excellent options available.
Over my years of preparing students for the FCE exam, I’ve found certain books work better for different situations. It depends if your students are teenagers or adults. It depends if you want a communicative approach or a pure exam training course. It depends if you have a year-long course or just a quick intensive to prepare students. If you are preparing alone, a book designed for self-study is what you need.
I’ve chosen my favourite First Certificate books to use in and out of the classroom depending on your teaching and/or learning needs. And, of course, don’t forget to check out the books available on Breakout English for a bit of extra practice!
Straight to First – Roy Norris, Macmillan
Straight to First is a classic course book written by Cambridge exam preparation guru Roy Norris. It approaches the exam tactfully without overwhelming students, but providing them with everything they need to pass the exam including language and training sections. You will still need to supplement with some extra practice activities, but this book has everything you need for a successful classroom experience.
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Compact First – Peter May, Cambridge
Compact First is now in its 3rd edition and continues to satisfy as a quick and snappy book to prepare for the exam. The best thing about the book is that it doesn’t try to slowly introduce the correct level of task by including easier listenings and readings at the start. It’s sink or swim, which is exactly what an intensive course needs. The 3rd edition also come with Cambridge’s new Test and Train software.
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Gold Experience B2 – Kathryn Alevizos, Suzanne Gaynor and Megan Roderick, Macmillan
If you are preparing teenagers for the First Certificate exam, they will probably take the First for Schools version. This is almost the same except for that the topics are more approachable for younger candidates and the writing includes the option of a story instead of a report. It’s important to use the right book for the right exam, so grab a copy of Gold Experience B2 which includes age-appropriate topics and useful reviews and wordlists for each unit.
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Grammar and Vocabulary for First and First for Schools – Barbara Thomas, Louise Hashemi and Laura Matthews, Cambridge
It’s not going to win any prizes for being fun and exciting, but this book will teach you more in less time than all the lovely topic-based course books you can find. Use it to study at home or as a supplement in class. Sometimes some good, old-fashioned grammar and vocabulary tasks are exactly what students need to really improve their level and that’s more true than ever at B2 level.
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First Testbuilder – Mark Harrison, Macmillan
The best thing about First Testbuilder is the answer key. It gives detailed explanations for why each option for each question is right and wrong, which is especially useful for the reading and listening papers. The book also includes tips, techniques, writing samples and useful phrases for speaking. It really is the complete package for an exam practice book.
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Open World First – Anthony Cosgrove and Deborah Hobbs, Cambridge
First Certificate books don’t have to be boring. Open World is the latest series from Cambridge which combines exam preparation with real world language. It integrates culture sections with exam training and even takes students to the next level with “push yourself” sections that include C1 language. If you’re looking for something new and exciting, this is the book for you.
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B2 first, formerly known as cambridge english: first (fce), is one of our cambridge english qualifications . it is our most popular exam, accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide..
A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English.
This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B1 Preliminary and C1 Advanced .
CEFR level: | B2 |
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Scale score: | 160–179 |
Test format: | Digital or paper-based |
No. of papers: | 4 |
Exam length: | About 3.5 hours |
The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about a book which the writer has experienced and to give the reader a clear impression of what the book discussed is like. A book review is usually written for an English-language magazine, newspaper or website.
Jurassic Park Book Review
More exercises available:
You are required to produce two pieces of writing. The first piece is compulsory and will be an essay of 140-190 words. For the second, you can choose from an article, email/letter, essay, review or report (B2 First for schools the report is replaced with a short story) of 140-190 words.
You need to be able to understand a range of texts, including how they are organised and the opinions and attitudes expressed in them. The texts will be from sources familiar to you such as magazines, articles, fiction and advertisements, but targeted at the interests of students.
Students’ use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well they can control their grammar and vocabulary.
For this part, you practice vocabulary by using words with similar meanings, collocations, linking phrases, phrasal verbs, etc.
For this part, you practice grammar and vocabulary.
For this part, you practice vocabulary word-building by changing different words using a base word.
For this part, you have to express a message in different ways showing flexibility and resource in the use of language.
For this part, you practice how to understand the details of a text, including opinions and attitudes.
For this part, you practice how to understand the structure and follow the development of a text.
For this part, you practice how to find specific information in a text or texts.
Requires being able to follow and understand a range of familiar spoken materials, such as news programmes, public announcements and other sources, but targeted at the interests of the learners.
In this part you talk to the examiner about yourself and your life, e.g. your name, school, interests and future plans.
B2 Speaking Part 1 Exercise 1 B2 Speaking Part 1 Exercise 2 B2 Speaking Part 1 Exercise 3
In this part, you talk about two photos on your own which you have to compare for about 1 minute . After you have finished, your partner will be asked a short question about your photo. When your partner has spoken about their photos for about 1 minute , you will be asked a question about their photos.
B2 Speaking Part 2 Exercise 1
In this part you express ideas with your partner by looking at a discussion point that the examiner gives you.
This will be available soon.
In this part, you focus on general aspects of a topic with the examiner or you may involve your partner.
In this part, you will hear people talking in eight different situations.
Entertainment Short Conversations Talking about Sports
In this part, you will hear someone being interviewed.
Extreme Snowboarding Future Options Newly Published Book The Talent Show
In this part, you will hear five people talking about different things.
Demonstration Travel Worries
In this part, you will hear an interview.
Protecting the Environment Staying Healthy
Customs and Traditions explores how we celebrate our cultural identity across the globe.
Entertainment and Leisure explores how we spent our free time.
Environment and Nature explores the way humans and animals live, adapt and change on our planet.
Exploring how different societies create roles for people to develop their skills and knowledge.
Exploring how we learn and adjust to the world around us. .
Exploring how we experience the world through our life journeys
Cambridge English exams are designed for learners at all levels from the pre-intermediate level Cambridge English: Key (KET) to the very advanced level Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE). These exams give candidates proof of their ability to use English in a wide variety of contexts, relevant to work, study and leisure activities.
A2 Key | B1 Preliminary | B2 First
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Use the name of the film, book or restaurant. Introduction. Identify what you are reviewing (actors, director etc..). Try to catch the reader´s attention (ask a narrative question). 1st body paragraph. Describe the book, film, restaurant. 2nd body paragraph. Comment on the questions you have been asked. Conclusion.
Would you pass B2 First (FCE)? Sign up, resolve the tests and see what results you get. Choose the word or phrase which best completes the sentence. Reviews - examples & model answers | B2 First (FCE) FCE Example Review: Topic (Course) You see this announcement on an English-language website: Reviews wanted Courses Have you been on a course ...
A typical example might look like the one below: Typical example of an FCE review writing task. I always tell my students to check two things when looking at a writing task: what to include and who is going to read their text. Read the task carefully and underline the key parts. Below I have done all of that for you.
Article navigation: B2 First (FCE) Review: Writing Topics B2 First (FCE) Review: Writing Topics (PDF) A review is usually written for an English-language magazine, newspaper or website.The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about something which the writer has experienced (e.g. a film, a holiday, a product, a website etc.) and to give the reader a clear impression of ...
Step One: Make a plan. The first thing to do is to make a plan, just like we did in our B2 First essay guidelines. Think of a book you read in which the main character behaved in a surprising way. This could be surprising in a good way, where the character does something amazing and helps somebody. Or maybe there's a twist at the end and the ...
- write a review of the book - explain what the character did - and why it was surprising - would I recommend it. It doesn't make much sense to have points 2 and 3 separate, so for this review I will keep them together in one paragraph. So my outline looks like this: Title. Introduction. Review. Main Character's Surprising Moment. Recommendation
Check out how to write great reviews in the Cambridge B2 First Writing exam. We look at everything you need from the typical structure to in-depth analyses o...
Now, you've identified the three things you need to include. You can move on to step two: planning! The FCE writing test is one hour 20 minutes long. Parts one and two are worth equal marks, twenty each, so you should spend about 40 minutes on each. Of those 40 minutes, you should spend five to ten minutes on planning.
Find out how to easily write a book review for the B2 First Exam. Free exercise available: https://www.esleschool.com/first-certificate-english-fce-practice/...
publications such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines. Writing: 1 hour 20 minutes . Candidates have to show that they can produce two . different pieces of writing: a compulsory essay in Part 1, and one from a choice of three tasks in Part 2. Listening: 40 minutes (approximately)
Learn the writing technique for a review in the B2 First exam.You can buy the extra PDF support material, get access to the full course and quiz questions, e...
This document provides instructions on how to write a review for the First Certificate in English (FCE) exam. It outlines the steps to take, including choosing a book to review, planning an outline with introduction, review, character moment, and recommendation paragraphs. It then demonstrates writing a 202-word review of the book "The Remains of the Day" following the outlined structure and ...
Preparing my list I tried to find a balance between textbooks (1-4), exam preparation books (5-7) and language development (8-10). Each book comes with it unique features, strengths and weaknesses. Remember, this is my personal list. The books are not in a particular order so you will have to find the one(s) perfect for you and your needs.
The four (or five) possibilities for Writing part 2 are an Email, a Letter (which is exactly the same as an email, really, so you may as well consider them together), a Report, a Review, or an Article. You have to write the same number of words for each piece of writing: 140-190 words, so you can divide the exam time equally between them - 40 ...
B2 First (FCE) Review Topic 3. Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a film you have seen recently on DVD or at the cinema. The best reviews will go in the school magazine. Review the book giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it. Write a review.
If so, could you write us a review of the book? Include information on the characters and story, and say who you would recommend the book too. The best reviews will be published next month. Write your review. ----- Your class wants to go to a bar at the end of the course. Your English teacher has asked you to write a review of a bar you like.
Grammar. There is suitable range of simple and more complex grammatical forms which are used with control and flexibility. Errors are noticeable but meaning can still be determined. Score: 14/20 Grade: B2. *We try to asses your assignments in accordance with the official guidelines. However, we cannot guarantee that you will receive this exact ...
Best overall First Certificate book. Straight to First - Roy Norris, Macmillan. Straight to First is a classic course book written by Cambridge exam preparation guru Roy Norris. It approaches the exam tactfully without overwhelming students, but providing them with everything they need to pass the exam including language and training sections.
B2 First - Cambridge English ... B2 First
B2 (FCE): Book 3 - Timesaver for Exams: Writing for First (FCE) B2 (FCE): Book 4 - GOLD B2 First New Edition. B2 (FCE): Book 5 - Grammar and Vocabulary for First and First for Schools. B2 (FCE): Book 6 - Practice Test Plus B2 First 1. B2 (FCE): Book 7 - Improve your Skills for First. Reading Skills.
Jurassic Park Book Review is practice for the Cambridge Assessment English B2 First (FCE) examination.For this exercise, there is an example of a review for a book called Jurassic Park which also made into a film. The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about a book which the writer has experienced and to give the reader a clear impression of what the book discussed is like.
Register on my website for loads more content: https://studentlanguages.com/youtube/ --~--B2 First: FCE Book Review. In this video I show you the book that I...
Brainstorming language for writing Cambridge First reviews Cambridge B2 First Writing Part Two. Work together to brainstorm words into the categories below that can be used to describe things that you might have to review in FCE Writing, writing down any which the other person didn't know, might impress the examiner, etc. Positive adjectives.