This is the fifth sample article candidates of the ECPE examination (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 this type of piece of writing. As stated, 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, readers are able to distinguish the author's unique "voice"). Before reading, take a look at the following post if you haven't already done so. It will help you focus on the vital aspects you need to be aware of while reading the article and what you should make sure to use when you write your own. The question appeared in Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 (revised 2021 version) and is accompanied by the following three writing prompts:
This is the second list of MSU-CELC examination description questions (Tasks 1 and 2 of the oral exam). Twenty more questions should help keep candidates on their toes before the exam. If you missed the first post with description questions, you can read it here . This list can also be used by other learners of English to improve their speaking skills. Teachers could use it as a discussion or oral exam practice tool. If you are an MSU-CELP candidate, feel free to go over the topics but make sure to extend your answers to cover two minutes instead of one. Click on the image for IELTS Speaking tips