FCE Essay practice
In your English class , you have been talking about the advantages and disadvantages of a career in music or acting.
Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Write your essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
Essay question:
There are both advantages and disadvantages to a career as a musician or an actor. Do you agree?
Notes:
Write about : 1.doing something you enjoy
2.becoming well known
3..............(your own idea)
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A career in the magical world of art.
Many young people dream of pursuing a career in music or acting. Careers in these fields are great for those who are pasionate about art. However it has both advantages and disadvantages.
On the one hand there are many advantages. Firstly, people who study to become an actor or a musician have the possibility of earning a living by turning a hobby into an income source. Secondly, they are able to develop their creativity and innovation in a fun and satisfying way. Also, if they are successful they can become well-known very quickly and therefore, they will be offered many important jobs. Finally, they learn a lot about culture as they are often travelling to other countries for tours, and can have exciting lives, which I think they find really enjoyable.
On the other hand, being either an actor or a musician can bring disadvantages as well. Firstly, these kind of careers take many years of hard work, dedication and pracice. In addition, it can be very difficult to find a job as artists are required to be excellent in what they do. Finally, fame and success go together, so if they succeed they will have little privacy or time to themselves. Therefore, they have to be careful with what they say or how they act in public because they will be constantly followed by reporters and photographers.
To conclude, I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, because doing one of these career is a valuable opportunity for people whose aim is to achieve their dreams, do what they love and be good at it. However, they need to be prepared to deal with the disadvantages.
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FCE Essay practice.
In your English class , you have been talking about the advantages and disadvantages of a career in music or acting.Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Write your essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
Essay question:
There are both advantages and disadvantages to a career as a musician or an actor. Do you agree?
Notes:
Write about :
1.doing something you enjoy
2.becoming well known
3..............(your own idea)
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A Career in The Magical World of Art
Many young people dream of pursuing a career in music or acting. Careers in these fields are great for those who are passionate about art. However, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
On the one hand there are many advantages. Firstly, people who study to become an actor or a musician have the possibility of earning a living by turning a hobby into an income source. Secondly, they are able to develop their creativity and innovation in a fun and satisfying way. Also, if they are successful they can become well-known very quickly and therefore, they will be offered many important jobs. Finally, they learn a lot about culture as they are often traveling to other countries for tours, and can have exciting lives, which I think they [would] find really enjoyable.
On the other hand, being either an actor or a musician can bring disadvantages as well. Firstly, these kinds of careers take many years of hard work, dedication and practice. In addition, it can be very difficult to find a job as artists are required to be excellent in what they do. Finally, fame and success go together, so if they succeed they will have little privacy or time to themselves. Therefore, they have to be careful with what they say or how they act in public because they will be constantly followed by reporters and photographers.
To conclude, I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, because doing one of these career is a valuable opportunity for people whose aim is to achieve their dreams, do what they love and be good at it. However, they need to be prepared to deal with the disadvantages.
Input:
Hello Nastasia,
Good essay overall and very understandable. There are only a few minor grammar and spelling mistakes. If you add "would" to your last sentence of your second paragraph between "they" and "find" the sentence would read a little better as it would be more in line with the rest of the paragraph.
V/r,
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