Here are the essay writing topics for my First Certificate Class.
-First Certificate Essay 1
Read the following task and then write your answer in 120-180 words. Use the
language of agreeing and disagreeing and make sure you use correct punctuation.
You have been asked to write an article for an English language newspaper aimed at
parents with young children. Your article should be a response to the following
statement:
Foreign languages should be taught at nursery school level.
-First Certificate Essay 2
There is always a possiblity of writing a letter in 120-180 words. You need to choose
if you are going to write a formal or informal letter and stick to the style.
Some young people you met last summer are planning to visit your country on
holiday and have asked you to suggest some places of interest to see. Write a letter
of reply using the notes below:
-When?
-how long?
come and stay?
-First Certificate Essay 3
Write 120-180 words giving your opinion.
Tell a friend about a concert you have been to recently or have seen on TV. Give
your opinion of the concert, saying whay you liked and didn't like.
-First Certificate Essay 4
Transactional letters 1
Key facts:
Include all the important factual information provided in the document. USE YOUR
OWN WORDS.
Paragraphing:
Each paragraph should have a clear topic and purpose. The first sentence should
say why you are writin, the final sentencde should make clear to the reader what you
expect to happen next.
Style:
This is a formal letter, so start with Dear Sir or Madam and end with Yours faithfully.
A group of foreign students is visiting your town next month. You have been asked to
write a letter inviting them to a ‘Welcome evening’ at your school. Read the
Director’s memo and the notes you have made. Then write a letter to Tom Wilde, the
leader of the group, covering all the director’s points and including the information in
your note.
Memo
Central High School
To
Date
From
Subject
Thank you for agreeing to write a letter on the school’s behalf. You should write to
the leader, Tom Wilde. Please make sure you include these points.
1
2
3
4
Some brief information about the school.
No. of students & local reputation
Date, time and venue of the Welcome Evening (as we agreed)
6th June 8.30 – 11.00 Main Hall (school)
Programme for the evening – don’t forget my speech at 9.00pm.
Welcome drinks
Entertainment - disco
Directions from the town centre to the school.
Send map
-First Certificate Essay 5
Read this newspaper report of a theft.
Thieves strike while bride dances
Two men posing as wedding guests strolled into the Mill Hotel last Saturday and stole
itmes from a display of wedding presents.
The theft occurred while the bride and groom were dancing and chatting to guests.
No one realized that anything was wrong until the end of the evening when the
bride's mother, Mrs Pamela Hill, found a number of empty boxes.
The police were called and after they had arrived some of the guests were asked to
write descriptions of their wedding presents.
Write your own description of something that is of great value to you. Include the
features of the item
-First Certificate Essay 6
You have decided to enter a short-story competition. Write a story of 120-180 words,
which begins with these words:
It was the worst holiday Monika had ever had. She had never...
-First Certificate Essay 7
Sometimes you have the choice of writing a report. A report is a piece of factual
writing, often based on research of some kind. The style is susally formal and
impersonal, so the writer's opinions are not necessarily included. Reports should
have a clear layout. An informative title is useful, and sub-headings can be used to
mark the beginning of each new section.
Look at this task:
You have a part-time job at the local zoo. As the council is threatening to clse the
zoo, you have recently conducted a survey among people in your area, to find out
thier views. Write a report, in 120-180 words, on the results of your survey to send to
the council.
-First Certificate Essay 8
Look at this advert for a summer job with Camp USA. Write a letter of application, in
120-180 words, saying: 1 why you are writing and where and when you saw the ad. 2
Give relevant details about yourself and your availability. 3 Say what skills and
experience you can offer. 4 End your letter in an appropriate way.
Camp USA
We are looking for helpers to organize sports and other activies at our American
summer camps for children.
You must be 18 or over and able to work for at least 9 weeks starting June 15.
You should also be fit, enthusiastic and responsible.
Accommodation, food, pocket money, medical insurance and return travel are all
provided.
Apply to:
Camp USA, Box 104, Bath, England
-First Certificate Essay 9
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story for the college magazine. Your
story must begin with these words:
It was dangerous, but I knew I had to do it…
-First Certificate Essay 10
You have been asked to write an article for a magazine. You should write a
description of 120-180 words with the title :
My Favourite place or my least favourite place
Here is my email address in case you need further information
simonteach@free.fr