Parte II - Redacción avanzada
The Writing test
The Writing test consists of two tasks which require candidates to be able to write a variety of different text types such as essays, proposals, reports and reviews.Part 1 consists of one compulsory task. Candidates write an article, a report, a proposal, or a letter based on material of up to 150 words.
In Part 2, candidates must complete one task from a choice of five. Two of the five questions are based on set reading texts.
Test focus
Candidates must show they can write non-specialised types of English language text, such as an article, an essay, a letter, a proposal or a report.
Candidate responses are evaluated in relation to their choice and management of content and their control of organisation and cohesion, the range of structures and vocabulary used, and their use of register and format.
Candidates are required to show that they can use writing to communicate effectively, demonstrating ability to advise, persuade, compare, evaluate, express opinions, hypothesise and justify.
Set texts 2011
One or both of the following texts may be read as preparation for the two optional set text tasks:John Steinbeck: Of Mice and Men
Donna Leon: Through a Glass, Darkly
Set texts 2012
One or both of the following texts may be read as preparation for the two optional set text tasks:William Golding: Lord of the Flies
(Teachers may choose to prepare candidates for questions on this set text by studying a film version as well as, or instead of, the novel.)
P.D. James: The Lighthouse
(There is currently no film version of this book.)
Candidates should be made aware that they should not attempt the set text question unless they have the necessary vocabulary and understanding of the text to answer the task set. Teachers are best placed to make a judgement as to which, if any, of the set texts and/or film versions may be appropriate and stimulating for a given teaching situation.
Fuente: http://cambridge-english-advanced.cambridgeesol.org/exam-overview/format-exam/writing-test
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