For this part of the test your task is to:
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You will receive three sources:
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The write a successful essay must include:
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The score is based on how well you can accomplish the task, here are some questions you can use as a guide:
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If you can answer yes to all of these questions, it’s likely your score will be high, but there are some things you should keep in mind:
a response that does not clearly answer the question will earn a low score.
a response where the essay starts by defending one viewpoint but ends up defending another will not score well.
a response in which the language ability makes the reply mostly incomprehensible will also earn a low score.
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Also, there are some key elements for example:
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Use the next table as a guideline on how to budget your time according to your own skills:
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Read the question of the essay
30 seconds
Underline keywords this will help you have a clear what you need to answer.
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Read source 1
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Read source 2
2 minutes
Analyze and come up with one or two ideas that can be defended with the information contained.
Don’t force a point of view.
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Listen to source 3
5 to 7 minutes
Make a prediction of the point of view.
Visualize as you listen.
Write down keywords.
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Writing your essay
35 minutes
Structure correctly.
Cite the sources as you use them.
Vary your vocabulary.
Make sure your ideas are clear and succinct.
Include a variety of tenses or moods if appropriate.
Don’t force the use of vocabulary.
If you make a mistake, draw a line and keep writing.
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After you finish writing
When you are writing an essay you should write thinking the people who read it might not be familiar with the topic, therefore the essay has to be organized in a way it helps the reader follow your train of thought, here is a recommended outline for your essay:
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You can cite sources in two different ways:
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Here is a list of transitional phrases that you can use:
To introduce an idea
“Como punto de partida“
”Para empezar”
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To add to an idea
“Además“
”En segundo lugar”
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To explain an idea
“Por ejemplo“
”Para ilustrar”
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To contrast
“Por otro lado“
”Sin embargo”
“No obstante“
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To compare
“De la misma manera“
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To show a result
“Por consiguiente“
”Como resultado”
“Debido a lo anterior“
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To conclude or summarize
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