For and against essay b1 level

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This type of essay is sometimes called 'For and against' or 'Pros and cons'. It's a good idea to give both sides of the argument BEFORE you give your opinion at the end, so it's better to avoid expressions like 'In my opinion' or 'From my point of view' until the last paragraph.

The B1 Assessment Scales are divided into six bands from 0 to 5, with 0 being the lowest and 5 the highest. Descriptors for each criterion are provided for bands 1, 3 and 5 and indicate what a candidate is expected to demonstrate at each band. The descriptors for band 3 and above generally indicate performance of at least B1level. B1

In a real B1 level exam the marks awarded reflect a candidate’s performance across the whole exam and not just in one part of it. Being able to refer to the Assessment Scales will help you to analyse your students’ strengths and weaknesses and to estimate whether they are ready for the writing part of the exam.