Writing - Part 2 - B1 Preliminary (PET) - Practice, Write & Improve

Cyberjaya, a truly flourishing experience - add a title / engage the reader

Have you ever been to Malaysia? (engage the article readers) I live in a new If not, I will tell you about a township where I live  called Cyberjaya, which (relative pronouns) is located in the Sepang District of Selangor. (relevant details) Unlike many others/ other housing areas in Malaysia, houses in Cyberjaya are fenceless because (conjunctions) of its / their remarkable security. (relevant vocabulary)

The role of the introduction is mainly to catch the reader’s attention, it can be done in the simplest way by asking a question.

• the article is written primarily to entertain the readers, pay more attention to them even if the article is bout yourself

The surroundings of Cyberjaya are full of trees hence the air is fresher and less polluted. (subject-specific vocabulary) Therefore, (linking words) during the evening, you will see (direct language) people exercising in the park. Moreover, (transitional devices) there is a lake at the park which is (relative pronouns)  like an oasis of serenity. (advanced vocabulary/descriptive)

Living amidst a flourishing environment, (vocabulary of a higher level) residents there seem to be happier and healthier, therefore also friendlier. (compound sentences) My favourite time of the day (personal experience) is to cycle around the lake after school in the evening breeze and astonishing tropical sunset. (descriptive language)

What can be better than living in a place like a paradise? (rhetorical question/reader engagement)

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Content: 5/5
have you answered the question?

All content is relevant to the task. Target reader is informed.

• Where do you live?- commented
• What can people see and do there?- commented
• What do you like most about your city/town?- commented

Communicative Achievement: 4-5/5
have you completed the task in the right sort of language?

The text uses the conventions of an article (addressing the reader directly, expressing an opinion and  sharing personal information.)

• the article is written primarily to entertain the readers, pay more attention to them even if the article is bout yourself

Is it written in a style suitable for the purpose stated in the task (website and therefore informal)

The purpose of the writing is clear.

The organisation: 4-5/5
have you structured your writing properly?

The role of the introduction is mainly to catch the reader’s attention.

• add a title

The text uses paragraphs appropriately to organise the ideas.

The text uses a variety of linking words or cohesive devices (such as although, and, but, because, first of all, finally, as a result etc., and referencing language)

Language: 5/5
have you used a good range of grammar and vocabulary?

Errors, if any are insignificant and do not impede communication.

The text uses a range of simple grammar accurately (such as basic tenses and simple clauses)
The text uses some complex grammatical structures (such as relative clauses, passives, modal forms and tense contrasts)  

 Score: 19-20/20 Grade: B2