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ECPE Writing - Sample Article (Banning Cars from the City)

This is the fourth sample article that conforms to the writing section requirements of the ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English) of the University of Michigan.  My first post to deal with articles , explains what needs to be present in the piece of writing candidates compose. Examiners are looking for articles that elaborate on ideas and have solid arguments; are well organized; make use of a wide lexical and grammatical range; have an original ring to them (in other words,

B2 Sample Writing 9 (Essay - Diet & Emotional Health)

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Essay writing at B2 level is no different from B2 letter writing in that candidates are still expected to write formally, give good, clear arguments and develop their ideas using a variety of grammatical structures and vocabulary expected at this level.

To see what the different types of essays are and how they may be structured, read B2 Writing: The Basics. 


The sample essay that follows answers the following question:

A healthy diet plays a large role in a person's emotional health. Discuss, giving examples to support any information.

Remember the reason why these sample essays have been uploaded and how to make the best of them by reading "What do I do with the sample writing found on this blog?".



 
This essay is 300 words long and is therefore not the length an examiner would expect at B2 level. Simply pick up the ideas stated and use the words or phrases that would improve your chances of passing the writing section of the examination.


If you're not taking an exam but have been given a similar topic as homework, paraphrase some of the arguments you might find apt or base your answer on the way this essay has been organized.




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          It is an undeniable fact that the way we feel is a determining factor in how enjoyable our day is spent. Many advocate the fact that what we eat determines our emotional well-being. To a certain extent they are right, but there are also other issues that need to be considered which also affect our feelings.

          On the one hand, eating well definitely affects our emotions. If, for instance, someone eats balanced meals – usually three to four is what dieticians recommend – then they will receive all the necessary vitamins and minerals the body needs to function properly. This, as a result, means that they will have all the energy needed to get all their work done, and this in itself will make them feel good about themselves.

          On the other hand, what a person eats is not the only thing that affects their emotional health. A person’s mind is too complicated for us to merely discuss food as being the only influencing factor. A case in point is how well you sleep. If a person does not get enough rest, they become irritable and restless, and their mental health becomes affected by this. Relationships also play a part in our emotional health. Should a boy break up with his girlfriend, or a girl not be asked out by the boy she has a crush on, the effects on their feelings would be devastating.

          In conclusion, although what we eat has a direct effect on how we feel, other factors also play an important role in our lives. Not only should we aim to lead a healthy lifestyle by watching what we eat, but we should also work on maintaining a healthy balance in other areas of life such as relationships and the amount of time available to rest.
 
 

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