Do you eat meat? What do you think about people who don't eat meat? Why do you think they don't eat meat?
The Tragic Real-Life of Colonel Sanders
Sadly, his dad died when he was just five years old.
Sadly = sentence adverb
Sentence adverbs
Some
adverbs refer to a whole statement and not just a part of it. They are
called sentence
adverbs and they act as a comment, showing the attitude or
opinion of the speaker or writer to a particular situation.
Clearly,
there have been unacceptable delays.
(= It is clear that there have
been unacceptable delays.)
Sadly,
the forests are now under threat.
(= It is sad that the forests are
now under threat.)
Curiously,
he never visited America.
(= It's curious that he never
visited America.)
The
sentence adverbs are used to convey the writer or speaker's opinion that it is
clear/sad/curious that something happened or is the case. If you compare the
way clearly, sadly, and curiously are used in
the next three sentences, you can easily see the difference between the meaning
of the sentence adverbs and the 'ordinary' adverbs:
He
spoke clearly and
with conviction.
(= He spoke in a clear way and
with conviction.)
She
smiled sadly.
(= She smiled in a sad way.)
He looked
at her curiously.
(= He looked at her in a curious/inquisitive
way.)
https://www.lexico.com/grammar/sentence-adverbs
List of Sentence
Adverbs
There are many different sentence adverbs that
are usable at the beginning of a sentence. Here are some of the most commonly
used ones:
|
Actually |
Fortunately |
Regrettably |
|
Apparently |
Hopefully |
Seriously |
|
Basically |
Ideally |
Strangely |
|
Briefly |
Incidentally |
Surprisingly |
|
Certainly |
Indeed |
Thankfully |
|
Clearly |
Interestingly |
Theoretically |
|
Conceivably |
Ironically |
Truthfully |
|
Confidentially |
Naturally |
Ultimately |
|
Curiously |
Predictably |
Wisely |
|
Evidently |
Presumably |
|
Collaborative exercise 1 and individual exercise 2 on page 62.
Very bad animals: Funny unexpected moments video
Narrate some funny situations in the previous video using the sentence adverbs
What animal idioms do you know?
Chart about animal idioms
https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/idioms-animal.php
Quiz about animal idioms
https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/idioms-animal-quiz.php
What endangered animals do you know?
Endangered animals video
Collaborative reading of the sample essay on page 63
C1 Advanced Writing
Requirements
The C1 Advanced Writing
exam has two writing parts, which you must complete in 90 minutes. Both parts
have a word limit of between 220-260 words. We recommend getting lots of
writing practice under these conditions!
Part 1 is always a discursive
essay. It requires you to think about arguments for and against a topic.
Part 2 is a situationally based writing task. This could be a letter, an email, a report, a proposal or a review and you have three options to choose from.
Before you begin
When you turn over the paper
and begin Writing Part 1, take some time to read the task instructions.
Identify all parts of the question, underlining which parts are obligatory and
noting which parts are optional.
Remember, you don’t have to use the opinions expressed in the box, but they may help you to get the ball rolling. Also, you only have to talk about two of the options given, not all three.
Make a plan
Take ten minutes
to lay out your ideas. Make a pros and cons list for each
of the three options and then decide which two you feel most
confident with. Here’s some things you might come up with, can you think of any
more?
Structure your essay
The essence of a good
essay is a clear structure.
Introduction
Here you want to
introduce the topic in your own words. Your first line should also grab the
reader’s attention, then you should paraphrase the
question. Finally, try using a statistic or a rhetorical question. This will
make them want to read on, right?
Paragraph 1
Discuss the first option
you’ve chosen. Include a good topic sentence and remember to give reasons for
your answer. Describe some of the advantages, and even some of the
disadvantages too. This will give a well-balanced argument.
Paragraph 2
Here’s where you
introduce the second option. Again, try to present both sides of the argument
and give reasons for your ideas. Gradually work towards the conclusion.
Conclusion
State your final
opinion. This should be a summary of the rest of the essay and point clearly to
which option you think is the most important. Do not introduce any new
arguments at this stage. The conclusion is where you tie-up any loose ends.
Vocabulary
In the writing paper you
should use a range of vocabulary, including less common lexis. Brainstorm some
vocabulary related to the topic. Take your time to think of nouns and compound
nouns that you know at C1 level. Really let your vocabulary sparkle.
Synonyms
No one likes a broken record. Find synonyms for simple words. You want to
use a variety of language, and try not to repeat yourself too much. Check out
these different ways of saying the same thing:
advantage: benefit, positive, upside
disadvantage: downside, drawback
effect: influence, impact, result, outcome
problem: issue, challenge, difficulty, obstacle,
setback, complication
important: valuable, essential, beneficial
expensive: costly, dear, high-priced, extortionate
cheap: inexpensive, affordable, economical
big: great, large, sizeable, considerable,
wide, vast
small: slight, tiny, little
Grammar
Experiment with
different grammatical forms. At this level you’re expected to have a good grasp on the grammar. You should use a range of simple and complex
grammatical forms with control and flexibility such as...
·
Passive with reporting verbs
Useful expressions
To make your essay flow it’s best to use some key phrases. These will link all your
ideas together, and help it sound semi-formal. Take a look at the expressions
below. Why not use some in your next essay?
Introduction:
It is often said that…
Many people feel that…
We live in an age when..
More and more…
Introducing & Addition:
Firstly, secondly,
thirdly…
On the one hand…
In addition…
What is more…
Examples:
For example…
For instance…
As a case in point…
Contrasting:
In contrast…
On the other hand…
Alternatively…
However…
Conclusion:
All things considered…
As far as I am concerned…
In light of the above…
In conclusion…
What the examiners are
looking for
When writing your
essay, bear in mind what you’ll be marked on:
Content
Have you answered all
parts of the question? Is everything relevant to the question?
Communicative Achievement
Is the style and tone
appropriate? Remember it should be semi-formal and neutral.
Organisation
Does it follow a logical
order? Have you used paragraphs and linking devices?
Language
Are you using a variety
of grammar and vocabulary? Is it accurate?
Check
Now your masterpiece has come together. Remember to take time
to check your work. Here’s the official Writing Checklist from Cambridge Assessment English. And our list of the most common mistakes:
·
spelling
·
subject + verb agreement
·
singulars / plurals
·
articles
·
question formation
·
variety of tenses
·
dependent prepositions
Some final tips
Avoid contractions (I’m,
they’re, we’re) as this is a formal writing.
Avoid the use of first person
pronouns (I, my, our, us).
Practise under timed
conditions.
Use model answers to
practise fixed expressions.
https://oxfordhousebcn.com/en/how-to-write-a-c1-advanced-essay/
CAE essay examples
https://www.caeexamtips.com/blog/c1-essay-examples
Exam task on page 63
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