Cómo escribir un Artículo para PET (B1)

HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE: PET

Compulsory task: no.

Word count: around 100 words.

Register: semi-informal to informal.

Use contractions.

Use idioms.

Use subject pronouns (I, you, he, she, we, they)

Use phrasal verbs.

Use different grammatical forms (past, present, future, conditionals, etc)

Use engaging language: interesting adjectives, vocabulary and expressions related to the task.

Ask the reader questions related to the task.

Tip

You must catch the reader’s attention!
Make sure you answer to ALL the questions.
In a piece of paper, add the possible vocabulary you can use for that topic.

Possible topics:
films
computer games
shopping
free-time activities
languages

sport and exercise
friends
technology
food
music
holidays

Ways of introducing your opinion and preferences:
In my opinion,…
From my point of view…
To be honest, I would/wouldn’t say that…
I prefer X to Y.
Personally, I prefer…
I really believe that….

Intense adjectives for situations, things, and places:
an ancient city.
delicious food.
an enormous/a gigantic ship.
a tiny bedroom.
a breathtaking landscape.
a fascinating story/plot.
an outstanding/awesome concert.
an awful/terrible game.
an unforgettable experience.
an astonishing moment.
a filthy room.
a spotless hotel.

Intense adjectives for feelings: -ED
stressed.
delighted.
exhausted = knackered.
thrilled = excited.
devastated.
astonished = surprised = amazed.

Conditionals:
2^nd to give advice
if + subj + past simple, subj + would + verb rest of sentence
If I were you, I would/wouldn’t play that game again!

STRUCTURE:
TITLE: think of an interesting title. Don’t worry: you won’t loose any marks if you can’t think of anything interesting.

INTRODUCTION:
Talk about the topic and your opinion (with examples if needed).

BODY:
Develop ALL the questions.

FINAL SENTENCE:
Address the reader. You can try to convince them to do something, you can be funny, or just summarise your article.

Proof reading!

Once you finish, read again and make sure there are no typos or other mistakes.
Have you used interesting grammar and vocabulary related to the task?
Have you answered all the questions?

EXAMPLE:

Vocabulary:
Genre: drama, horror, comedy, anime, sci-fi (science fiction), westerns, family movie, etc.
Entertainment.
Plot: what the film is about.
Scene.
Screen.
Cinema rooms/screens.
Speakers.
Soundtrack.
Sound system.

The best way to enjoy a film.
I have a lot of friends who love anime films. However, I think there is no better genre than mesmerising thrillers like ‘Psyco’, but I’m also into gripping horror films like ‘Smile’.

In my opinion, there’s nothing like going to the cinema to enjoy the whole experience because a massive screen and impressive speakers can make it unforgettable. I would go every weekend if it weren’t so expensive!

So, if you want to appreciate a film to its fullest, go to the cinema, get some popcorn and a refreshment and enjoy! You will not regret it!