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:
Reminder on your Birthday It was September 15, around 19.30 when she got the call. His voice sounded muffled, like when you’ve been to the dentist’s and have a cotton swab plugging a recently extracted wisdom tooth. The 14 th , the day before, celebrated the Holy Cross – Elevation of the Holy Cross in Eastern Orthodoxy to be more precise – a day she was told you should ponder the large burden or burdens you must bear that existentially challenge you. She couldn’t rightly say she had bore excessively backbreaking burdens because she always compared her difficulties to the worst kind faced by the disadvantaged, physically or mentally challenged, those whose childhoods had left indelible scars. No, her mind deleted most things, but here was a day when she sensed she’d have to carry a cross or two for a change. “I’m in hospital, but I’m ok.” Road accident that could’ve cost him his life, but for now, fractured pelvis and a few cracked ribs to liven things up, scratches and brui