IGCSE ESL REVIEW WRITING
CHECKLIST FOR REVIEW WRITING:
Use the correct structure
1. Write catchy title
2. Introduction
Give background information and the target audience
(to whom it’s suitable for)
3. Body 1 (write the positive/ pros/ advantages/ upsides of the topic)
4. Body 2 (write the negative/ cons/ disadvantages/ downsides of the
topic)
5. Conclusion
-give your stand whether you recommend / do not recommend
- give convincing reason to support your view
Use a semi-formal language (no short forms)
Use topic-related vocabulary
Use complex sentences (avoid simple sentence)
Use a range of grammatical rules: perfect tense, perfect continuous
tense, progressive tense, modals, gerunds
Use cohesive devices
Use conditional ‘if’
Use a range of punctuation marks : ; - ! ? “ “ ‘ ‘ ……
IGCSE SAMPLE REVIEW QUESTION
You recently visited a new shopping centre in your town. You have decided to
write a review of the centre for your school magazine.
Here are some comments about the new shopping centre from other young
people:
“It's easy to get to.”
“It's a good place to meet friends.”
“Everything seems quite expensive.”
“We couldn't find a good sports shop.”
Now write a review of the new shopping centre for your school magazine,
giving your views.
The comments above may give you some ideas, and you should also use some
ideas of your own. Write about 120 and 160 words.
IGCSE SAMPLE REVIEW ANSWER
Shop, Eat, Chill: A Review of our New Shopping Centre Give a catchy title
Title
Pavilion, the new shopping centre, has been the talk of Give background
the town lately and for a good reason. The centre's information of the topic-
use WH-Q to elaborate.
location, right in the heart of the Bangsar city, makes it
easily accessible for everyone, especially teenagers who Highlight on the target
always look for a spot to hang out with our friends. audience
Upsides
What I love about the shopping centre is its variety of
Body 1: write the positive/
shops and restaurants: an array of branded clothing pros/ advantages/ upsides
lines like H&M and also the famous The Ship Steak aspects of the topic
(Q: say what is good about
House. Although it may be an expensive place to shop,
the shopping centre)
the quality of the products offered is generally high-
makes it worth the extra expense.
Downsides
However, one of the downsides is there is no sports
Body 2: write the negative/
shop at all in the centre. It would be great if the centre cons/ disadvantages/
could consider adding one to cater to our sporty downsides aspects of the
topic
community: for instance World Of Sports. Besides, it
(Q: say what is bad about
will be more convenient if there is an indoor the shopping centre)
playground for family to spend quality time with small
children.
Conclusion
In conclusion, state your
In the nutshell, despite the minor drawbacks, the new stand whether you
shopping centre is an excellent addition to our town, recommend/ not
recommend the topic.
providing a pleasant environment for shopping, eating,
Give convincing reason/
and socialising. I highly recommend it to anyone looking justification to support
for a fun and convenient place to chill out with friends your view.
and family.
By using the sample essay structure, answer this question:
COPY THE SAMPLE ESSAY
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