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HOW TO WRITE A REVIEW - B2+

Aggiornamento: 4 apr 2022

IELTS - LANGUAGECERT – CAMBRIDGE - PEARSON



 

Shopping and fashion


Read the task. Write your answer in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.




 

Reviews wanted

 

We are looking for reviews of online clothes shops. Write a review of an online clothes shop you have used recently. Explain what kinds of clothes it sells, how the prices compare to other shops and how easy it is to find what you want. Would you recommend this online shop to other people? The best reviews will be published in next month’s magazine.

 

Write your review.

 

Practice - Adjectives & Making recommendations



 

Useful Language


Introducing the plot

This is about ...
This tells the story of two friends.
In this ... , we learn about the adventures of ...
This ... takes the reader into a fantasy world.


Giving positive and negative opinions

I love the way the main character deals with ...
I don't think the female character is true to life.
The story is so exciting you don’t want the series to end.
I found the plot rather confusing.

Recommending only for a certain audience

This is an excellent... for young teenagers, but I don't think it would appeal to ...
As this ... is set in a future world, I would not recommend it to anyone who doesn't like science fiction.
Teenagers would not understand some of the situations in this ..., so I think it's unsuitable for them.
If you enjoy thrilling adventures, then this is the ... for you.

 

Exam Help


Exam tips

  • You should describe the thing or place you are reviewing. Try to use a range of descriptive adjectives and adverbs.

  • Remember to include your opinions and give reasons – say why you liked it or why you didn’t.

  • You usually need to say if you’d recommend the subject of your review to other people or not.


Plan your work

  • Read the question carefully and plan your review before you start to write.

  • Think of the style you will use, which will probably be semi-formal.


Plan your writing

  • Think about how you will organise the content into paragraphs.

You need to deal with several tasks within the question:

  • to inform the reader about the book or programme

  • to give your personal opinion

  • and to say whether you would recommend it.

Choose your vocabulary

  • You will need to use varied language, including interesting adjectives.

  • Jot down some words you may want to use so that you can avoid the overuse of words such as 'good' or 'nice'.


Final Check

  • Check your spelling and punctuation and correct any basic errors you may have made.


 

Sample Review


Exam task



 

Read the task. Write your answer in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.


You recently saw this notice in a magazine for students of English.


 

Write a review of a TV series you really enjoy!


Tell us what makes the plot and characters so interesting for you, and whether you would recommend it for viewers of all ages.

 

Write your review.

 

The series 'Sandy Bay' is about the life of eight friends, four boys and four girls, who are neighbours and spend a lot of time together.

The characters are all very different; for example, Sam is outgoing and full of enthusiasm while Ralph is very shy. Though they are just ordinary people, they often do crazy, unpredictable things that we would not do in real life and this is what makes the series so enjoyable. For example, you can never guess who they will fall in love with.

I love this series because it is full of humour and drama - you get to laugh and also to cry. I enjoy following the changes in the characters’ relationships and I can almost believe they are my own friends.

I'd recommend it to people up to the age of 40 because they'll definitely share the experiences of the main characters. Once they have watched it a few times I am sure they'll find it very hard to miss an episode! However, as the humour is targeted at the younger generation, older people might not find it so appealing.


 

PRACTICE

 

Read the task. Write your answer in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.

 

Reviews wanted

 

We are looking for reviews of online clothes shops. Write a review of an online clothes shop you have used recently. Explain what kinds of clothes it sells, how the prices compare to other shops and how easy it is to find what you want. Would you recommend this online shop to other people? The best reviews will be published in next month’s magazine.

 

Write your review.

 
 

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