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Cambridge B2 / C1

Part 2: articles, reviews and emails

Writing for the right reader in the right register.

15 minutes · A free lesson from Writing

Lesson quiz

Check what you have learned. Choose an answer to see whether it is right, and why.

Quick check: What must a review do?

  1. Tell the whole plot
  2. Avoid any opinion
  3. Recommend: say who would enjoy it
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C: Recommend: say who would enjoy it — Describe briefly, evaluate with reasons, then recommend.

Quick check: What helps an article engage the reader?

  1. Headings and bullet points
  2. A catchy title, and a direct question or anecdote
  3. A formal greeting
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B: A catchy title, and a direct question or anecdote — Articles have a personal voice.

Quick check: Which task needs headings and recommendations?

  1. A report
  2. An article
  3. An email to a friend
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A: A report — A report has a clear purpose, headings and recommendations.

Practise: an article
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Practise: a review
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Practise: an email
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