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Writing: Exercise 6 (Writing a Review)

Exercise 6 of the ESL paper could also be a review writing.

The review could be for a book, movie, restaurant etc. that you enjoyed (or didn’t!)

The exercise is worth 16 marks and you should write about 150-200 words.

Let’s dive right in. I will be using a book review for examples. I have included a sample review at the end.

Introduction : state the book’s title, author’s full name, the setting of the story, giving a one-line description of what the story is about. Use adjectives to describe the book such as insightful, beautiful, controversial etc.
Brief description : give a one-paragraph synopsis of the plot of the book, shortly expanding your one-sentence description in the introduction. Don’t write the whole story, only the beginning! Use the present tense of verbs and linking words to outline the story chronologically. Bonus points if you can use words that fit the theme of the story. If, for example, the book is of the fantasy genre, use words like magic, summon, fate, spells etc.
Opinion : this is where you have to write down how the book impacted you. Was it inspiring? Thought-provoking? Life-changing? You could praise the book or criticise it, stating why.
Recommendation : you must state whether you would recommend this book, to whom and why.

Let’s look at a sample. See if I’ve stuck with the points above.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini has to be the most devastatingly beautiful book I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Set in 20th century Afghanistan, it tells the story of how a young boy’s friendship is tested by war and betrayal.

Amir, the son of a wealthy Afghan, shares a close friendship with their household servant’s son, Hassan. But a fateful kite-flying competition tethers their bond, and as war forces them to part ways, the boys’ lives take them on a journey of love and redemption.

The book made me realise how precious yet fragile the relationships we build are; and that we must always take a chance on our loved ones. It taught me the importance of the people in our lives and how they shape us to be who we are.

The Kite Runner is a beautifully narrated tale, the writing just as simple as it is heart- breaking, the characters realistically portrayed. I would definitely recommend this book to those who enjoy character-driven stories set in troubled times.

Time Management

For the core paper 1 , spend about 20 minutes in this exercise.

For the extended paper 2 , spend 30 minutes on this exercise. Allot 5 minutes to plan the points you will include in each paragraph. Take 20 minutes to write your review, keeping in mind all the above tips. Use the final 5 minutes to proofread and make any changes.

That’s the end of the ESL paper. Good luck!

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0510 ESL review writing

can anyone pls tell me any tips for review writing.its a fairly new topic so theres not much info about it.(PS:Ive seen the videos on yt but theyre only focusing on specific topics)

it would help if someone could also check my review but just telling how to write one would be a major help. thanks

hey, would love to help out as someone who got 80/80 in both pre mock and mock for ESL. Some pointers to remember are: This is for a school magazine. The writing should be semi-formal. The tone should be lively and engaging. You must remember to use: high-level vocabulary, varied sentence structures and paragraphs. Use elements of AFOREST Use quotations from other people-maybe you went with a friend.

Adding jokes and such would be nice, and i would love to grade your work or show some of mine instead.

just to ask ,what structure are you going for? how many paragraphs and what are they for?

i usually go with 4 paras 1st for brief introduction 2nd for context third for opinion and 4th for recommendation .also if you dont mind and if it doesnt waste your time could you send me one of your writings :)

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How to write a past paper review question in Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (0510/0511) examination?

Here comes the review question and model answer to the cinema for your school magazine.

Model answer: Grand Cinemas (Core Model Answer)

Are you one of them who is eagerly anticipating Grand Cinemas in our town? If yes, the project has been completed. Ever since its opening, queues of movie enthusiasts have not reduced. Recently I made a visit to the cinema and based on my experience, I think you should give it a try.

First of all, the majestic cinema gallery which can accommodate thousands of viewers make an incredible impression on viewers. Moreover, it is well equipped with a state of the art Dolby Sound system with the 4K Ultra-HD screen which guarantees an amazing cinema experience.

However, tickets and facilities are overpriced and students may not be able to afford it with their pocket money. The millions of dollars invested in the project may justify this. It is my strident contention that they should make an effort in this respect.

To sum up, I would highly recommend Grand Cinema for all people who are keen on technology and high-tech entertainment. I promise you that you will indulge in a fantastic cinema experience!

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In your school holidays, you attended a course to learn singing, dancing and acting. Your teacher has asked you to write a review of the course for the school magazine.

Here are two comments from other young people who attended the course:

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Summary information

• Give quantified information about the programme

Paragraph 3 and 4: analysis

• Basic facts of the matter.Develop review statement in paragraph 3 and treat the alternative point in paragraph 4 from your own point of view without weakening the idea of the review statement.

Paragraph 5: conclusion

• Restate your review sentence and then write a closing sentence to end the review

Sample review

During the last vacation, I attended a two months’ course - in singing, dancing and acting. It was designed and managed by a group of graduates from the ‘School of Fine Arts’. Though a little amateurish, the course was remarkable as it trained us in useful technical aspects of the arts.

The programme – ‘Foundation Course in Performing Arts’- aimed to offer training in basic technical skills to young students who want to make a career in art industry. The number of seats was limited to 30 and that helped personalised attention in instructions. In addition to the management team, faculty from various institutes were invited to facilitate various sessions. The course combined activities and lectures so that experience was supported by theoretical knowledge.

The greatest plus point about the course is that it was a programme, in true sense of the word. A brochure was given to the candidates in advance and it contained the syllabus and detailed schedule with specific information about what is done in each session. This clarity worked wonderfully. We had the idea of what and how we are going to achieve. This also helped to avoid lapse of time and get the best out of each sessions.

Some participants complain that theoretical sessions were boring. I think this opinion is because of tightly packed schedules wrongly interpreted. For me, the lecture sessions helped a lot in detailing our performances.

To put my idea in brief, except for the unprofessional concepts of arts here and there, the course did marvellous little to mould us into artists. All of the participants could really get fluent with the basic technical side of their arts. With only two months, it was just one or two inches, but real ivory.

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