Escribir una crítica para el FCE

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Ejemplo del Writing del FCE - Consejos para críticas ESL:

CONTESTA A LA PREGUNTA
PLANIFICA tu crítica.
Asegúrate de que tienes al menos 4 párrafos.
Elige un título apropiado.
La introducción tratará sobre qué está siendo criticado.
Utiliza un estilo relajado, amigable y distendido.
Puedes utilizar contracciones como "I'm", "I've", etc.
Utiliza un nuevo párrafo para cada apunte que quieras hacer.
Da tu opinión.
En el párrafo de conclusión da tu opinión.

Ejemplo de Writing del FCE - Frases útiles para ESL - Críticas

Lo que me gustó

What I liked most was .....
The thing I liked most was ....
I was pleasantly surprised by .....
..... would appeal to .....
If you get a chance to ....

Lo que no me gustó

What I disliked most was .....
I was disappointed by ......
I was disappointed with .....
I was very disappointed by .....
I was very disappointed with ....

Críticas de libros:

main character
is set in
comedy
science fiction
thriller
romance
comedy
author
written by
chapter
factual
fiction
unbelievable
bestseller
chapter
ending

Críticas de películas, programas de TV, obras:

lead role
star role
star
star actor
star actress
starring
secondary role
He plays a .......
She plays a .......
written by ....
is set in .....
based on a true story .....
believable
true to life
not very believable
far-fetched
comedy
romance
science fiction
ending

Críticas de hoteles, restaurantes, etc:

location
service
setting
attractive setting
disappointing setting
owned by
run by
head chef (restaurant)
waiters (restaurant)
staff .......
staff at reception .......(hotel)
hotel facilities ....
reasonable prices .....
good value for money .....
excellent value for money .....
expensive
a bit expensive
overpriced
not worth the money
poor value for money
always fully booked
book in advance

Ejemplo de Writing del FCE - PREGUNTAS TIPO

Críticas ESL - Pregunta tipo 1

Write 120-180 words for Intermediate and Upper Intermediate ESL Students or 250 plus words for Advanced and Proficiency students in an appropriate style.

Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a book you have read recently. The best reviews will go in the school magazine. Review the book giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.

Write your review.

Críticas ESL - Pregunta tipo 2

Write 120-180 words for Intermediate and Upper Intermediate ESL Students or 250 plus words for Advanced and Proficiency students in an appropriate style.

Your teacher has asked you to write a review for a film you have seen recently on DVD or at the cinema. The best reviews will go in the school magazine. Review the book giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.

Write your review.

ESL Reviews - Sample Question 3

Write 120-180 words for Intermediate and Upper Intermediate ESL Students or 250 plus words for Advanced and Proficiency students in an appropriate style.

At school you are building a tourist website in English. Your teacher has asked you to write a review of a restaurant you have eaten at in your town. Review the restaurant giving your opinion and saying whether or not you would recommend it.

Write your review.