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A review

Tips for your success

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What does it consist of?

Purpose

Structure

Tips

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The main purpose is to describe and express a personal opinion about something which the essay writer has experienced (e.g. a film, a holiday, a product, a website, etc.) and to give the reader a clear impression of what the item discussed is like.

  1. A title is advisable.
  2. Think about what you are trying to achieve and the structure of your review.
  3. You should also start a new paragraph for every item/aspect you are addressing in your review.
  4. Include a final recommendation or evaluation
  5. Don’t forget! The target reader is specified in the question, so the candidate knows not only what register is appropriate, but also has an idea about the kind of information to include.

Aspects to take into account

Recomended time distribution

Time is vital!!

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  • Answer the question raised in the instructions.
  • Have a clear and well-organized structure (it is important to divide the ideas into paragraphs and that the sentences have the structure: Subject + verb + object).
  • Make sure you check:
    • You’ve answered all parts of the question.
    • It is easy to read.
    • Your spelling is correct.
    • You’ve used the 3rd person(s).
    • You have used punctuation.
    • There’s a variety of nouns and adjectives.
  • Don’t be afraid to give both negative and positive opinions!

1. Read instructions: 1 minute 2. Prepare scheme: 2 minutes 3. Thinking about vocabulary and structures: 5 minutes 4. Drafting: 7 minutes 5. Write final text: 20 minutes 6. Review and correct the final text: 5 minutes Total = 40 minutes

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Steps

Read the instructions

Prepare the vocabulary you will use

Prepare an outline with useful sentences

Write a draft

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Review!

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Drafting allows you to put your ideas on paper so you can rethink and rewrite them. By doing this you will be able to ask yourself whether the ideas you are presenting seem logical, whether your argument is clear, and where additional information and evidence is required.

Frases para la introducciónEn la introducción puedes usar frases como:

  • This well-written/ informative / fascinating book is…
  • The film/ book/ play/ etc. is set in….. / tells the story of…../ is based on…..
  • The film/ play starts …../ is directed by…../ is the sequel to…..
  • What would you do if…
Vocabulario para el segundo párrafoPara hacer una descripción en el segundo párrafo, puedes usar frases como:
  • … is set in …
  • The main character is…
  • It tells the story of…
  • The plot / dialogue / acting / characterisation is…
  • In the book…
  • It’s told that…
  • One day…
También puedes usar múltiples palabras como:
  • Adjetivos : superficial / deceptive / fascinating / unbelievable / rich / lonely / kind / reserved
  • Phrasal verbs : to be set in / to be written by
  • Nombres : prosperity / characters / jazz age / protagonist / atmosphere / author / chapter / ending / fictional towns / prohibition / novel.
Vocabulario para el tercer párrafoPara dar una opinión puedes usar frases como:
  • In my opinion/view…
  • For me,…
  • I believe/feel that
  • What I disliked the most was…
  • This well-written book…
  • What I really loved about… is …
Para hacer una recomendación, puedes usar frases como:
  • I would highly / strongly recommend…
  • I certainly wouldn’t recommend…
  • I strongly advise you (not) to…
  • Everyone should see / do / read this… immediately!
  • You might want to…
  • You should…
  • I wouldn’t read the novel again because…

Further tips

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Read a lot ( Write aswell)Create a list of linking wordsUseful vocabulary helps

An example

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Layer Cake Did you know that Daniel Craig was already famous before playing James Bond? In fact, my favourite Daniel Craig movie is called “Layer Cake”, which he did a long time before becoming the most famous spy in the world. Set in central London, “Layer Cake” tells the story of a drug dealer (played by Craig) and how he tries to give up his drug empire. However, not everything goes as planned and he gets into some serious trouble with some of his business partners. The main characters are wonderfully played by the actors, who give an exceptional performance. However, some of the secondary roles seemed a little dull and two-dimensional. As for the plot, it’s a real nail-biter, as you never know what is going to happen with the main characters. In fact, you will never be able to guess the ending! If you are a fan of action movies, I completely recommend that you watch this film. I am sure you will have a great time and it will be an unforgettable movie