CAE Register and Style 3

Question 1

A student writes the following in a formal essay: 'A lot of people think that social media is bad for teenagers.' Which revision improves the register?

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A significant number of individuals hold the view that social media has a detrimental effect on adolescents.

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Many people seem to think teenagers are harmed by social media.

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Most folks feel that social media messes teenagers up.

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Tons of people reckon social media isn't good for teens.

Question 2

In a CAE Writing task, a candidate must write a letter of complaint. Which approach to tone is most appropriate?

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Maintaining a polite but firm tone and outlining the problem clearly and objectively

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Expressing extreme anger and using emotional language to emphasize dissatisfaction

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Using friendly, chatty language to keep the reader on your side

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Being vague and indirect to avoid seeming too demanding

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'style' in the context of the CAE Writing paper?

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The way language is used to suit the purpose, audience, and text type

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The physical appearance and layout of the text on the page

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The total number of words used in the response

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The writer's use of adjectives and descriptive phrases only

Question 4

A CAE candidate is writing a review of a film for a student magazine. Which sentence best matches the expected register?

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The film's stunning visuals make it a must-see for anyone who loves great cinema.

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I must state that the cinematographic techniques employed were of a remarkably high standard.

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Yo, this film was sick — the camera work was next level!

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I personally am of the opinion that this cinematic work was quite satisfactory in its execution.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key difference between the register of a formal essay and an informal article for CAE?

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Formal essays use impersonal constructions, while informal articles may address the reader directly.

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Informal articles are shorter and contain fewer sentences.

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Informal articles never use connectives or linking phrases.

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Formal essays always use bullet points and numbered lists.

Question 6

Which of the following phrases would be inappropriate in a formal CAE proposal?

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Honestly, this plan is going to work out great for everyone involved.

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It is anticipated that the implementation of this plan would yield significant benefits.

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The proposed initiative is designed to address the identified shortcomings.

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The following recommendations are intended to enhance the overall provision of services.

Question 7

When checking a CAE writing task for register consistency, a student should look for:

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Places where informal or overly casual language intrudes into a formal text

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Sentences that are all exactly the same length

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Whether the text contains at least three different verb tenses

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Whether every paragraph begins with a topic sentence