An ESSAY is usually written for an academic tutor and may be
a follow-up to an activity, such as attending a panel discussion
or watching a documentary.
It should be well organised, with an introduction, clear
development, and an appropriate conclusion. The main
purpose of an essay in the Cambridge English: Advanced
(CAE) Writing Paper is to underline relevant issues on a topic,
and to support an argument with subsidiary points and reasons.
(reaffirm)
● relevant and engaging title
● opening statement to engage the reader's interest
● reasons for the arguments
● reword the language used in the task
● separate paragraphs with links and cohesive devices between them
● avoid repetition, use synonyms
● formal register with impersonal language rather than first person
pronouns (No colloquial expressions, No short forms, No personal
language)
● clear indication of the writer's opinion
● conclusion addressing what the task requested
Expressing an opinion
It is probably true to say that...
There can be no doubt that ...
It is simply not the case that ...
Commonly held views
It is widely believed that...
No one would dispute the fact that ...
Few people would contest/dispute (the fact) that...
It is generally agreed ...
Saying what other people think
There are those who argue that ...
It has been suggested that ...
It is often claimed that ...
Opponents / Supporters argue that ...
Referring to sources
All the evidence suggests that ...
A recent survey proved that ...
Judging by the comments made by ...
Interviews with ... have revealed that ...
To introduce suggestions: To begin/start with:
One way to …; Another solution would be …
To express effect: Use therefore, as a result, so,
consequently, as a consequence …
To conclude: All in all; To sum up; All things considered …
