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C1 Advanced (CAE)
Writing — Part 1
Level C1Essay
Question 1
Question 1
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.
Read the input material and write an essay using the notes provided.
You attended a philosophy seminar in which the tutor suggested that all exams in schools and colleges be abolished. You have made the notes below.
Write an essay for your tutor discussing two points from your notes. You should explain whether you think abolishing exams is a good idea and provide reasons to support your opinions.
Abolish exams
Write about:
- Students are denied the enriching experience of learning because they are under too much pressure to pass the exam.
- Exams are not effective because they test memory rather than intelligence.
- It’s not a fair process; exam stress affects some students more than others. Not everyone performs well in exams.
Other students in the seminar expressed their opinions:
“But working towards the final exam often gives us the motivation we need in order to study.”
“Exam-based assessment is a good way of figuring out whether students have really understood what they have been taught.”
“Taking exams at school and university is actually a good life skill because it trains us to plan, prepare and deliver.”
You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the seminar, but you should use your own words as far as possible.
Your answer
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Target: 220–260 words • Style: essay
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