Essay And Research Paper

A warm hello to all our CPE-holders and CPE-takers , and congratulations to all of you who have recently passed the exam. I am always glad when you write me to say you achieved a certificate. We certainly share your happiness in this blog.    Anyways, for all of you who still don't have a CPE certificate and are planning to get it soon, here there is more practice !   The following essay was sent to us by a very good friend to this blog: SYB, a blogger from France.   Please note that the task comes from an old versión of the exam , and that is why it is in the form of a graphic. In the new versions of CPE, you get two pieces of text (no graphic) and you are asked to summarise both of them.        The education of the future In the next decade, the advent of new technologies will bring change to the traditional teaching and learning models. It may be even the case that human teachers will be replaced by computers and robots.  However, it remains to be seen if this new approach  in

Written by Gustavo Albarracín  @galbarracinq It is now a couple of years since I took and successfully passed the CPE Cambridge Proficiency exam. And funny as it may sound, I remember it as one of the best moments of my life. The pride and satisfaction I felt are hard to describe, so if you are a student or a teacher preparing yourself to take this language examination, I can totally understand what you are going through.   This is my 5 quick-tips list for the exam:     1. Take your time . Rome was not built in a day. The CPE Cambridge exam is a very high level English test, so I really think you need to seriously prepare for it. Make a plan, take a course and wait until the time is ripe. Click here to practise for the exam .         2. How much do you read? I know that a lot of people out there don´t really enjoy reading, but if you want to learn new vocabulary, you will definitely have to do so. My advice? Find a book that you like. You don't need to read boring grammar books to

So, you are taking the English Proficiency Exam and you don't know how to write an essay? We are here to help!   Take a look at this Essay example sent by a CPE student in France.      What do clothes say about ourselves? (Exam tip: Always write a title) As the saying goes;  'never judge a book by its cover'.  Outfits and looks can be deceiving and are certainly not always a mirror of our real personality. However, what people wear does matter and definitely triggers emotional reactions. (Exam tip: Always separate text in clear paragraphs).   As a rule of thumb, formal dress is a must for any businessman, executive and entrepreneur.  This way of dressing projects an image of success, trustworthy and professionalism. Whereas  a sloppy and casual apparel   prompts a negative image. On the other hand, b eing too formally dressed can also create a strained atmosphere especially in a professional environment, putting customers at distance if not in discomfort. There are specia

Natasha, from Russia, took the CAE exam this December 2015. Here it is the document she sent us. CAE exam session of the 2d of December, 2015. Task: Write a report on the advantages and disadvantages of part-time working while studying with a list of part-time jobs (written from memory)     We received the document from Natasha, checked it and posted it on the blog. If you would like to have your Writing for CAE or CPE corrected by us, send it to: Gustavo.albarracin.q @gmail.com   Studying and working (Exam tip: Reports have a particular structure. Notice how there is a title and paragraphs divided  by subtitles or subheadings)   Introduction The aim of this report is to assess the advantages and disadvantages of part-time working while studying and to provide a list of part-time jobs which students mostly do in our country. A conclusion will be made based on the benefits and drawbacks discussed.   List of main jobs In our city, the most popular part-time jobs for students are in offic

  Tip for CPE-takers: You are asked to write an essay based on two pieces of text, so reflect carefully on what they have in common. Try to find a connection between the ideas behind the texts before you even start writing.     Recycling vs just discarding   Some years ago, people would waste and throw less products , but with the industrial age people consume more than in the past to the detriment of the environment, as many goods are no biodegradable. The current manufacturers produce enormous numbers of items and encourage people to buy new products to replace the old one as soon as possible. As a result the amount of non-biodegradable waste ranging from food packaging, plastic and paper is rocketing at an alarming rate.    Despite all the measures taken by our government and some eco-friendly citizen movements to have all the waste recycled, more efforts have yet to be made especially when it comes to discarded plastic bags in the environment, which are the most difficult to deal w

  To be or not to be home? (Tip for the CPE takers: Write always a title, try to be original and choose an eye-catching one !)   Nowadays people live a life in the fast lane, which is not only detrimental to their well-being but can also distort their personalities. Therefore it is of vital importance to e ntertaining ourselves and find good ways to relax. But what is the best way and the best place to do that?  There is a group of people who yearn for quietness and simply enjoy being home. For them there is nothing better than just escaping the backbreaking day of work by watching tv in the sofa or reading a riveting book. And not only that, researchers suggest that being in a familiar environment can be the ideal place for  problem-solving and finding peace of mind.  Having a hobby that  you can do in the safety of your own house can truly allow people to reconnect with themselves, it is scientific fact. Nevertheless there are some people who are more reluctant to stay home and would