Teoria ed esercizi per C1 scritto Lingua e traduzione inglese 3 anno

C1 WRITING TOOLKIT – ESSAY

(connectors – collocations – academic verbs – hedging)

1. INTRODUZIONE (essay opening)

Frasi di apertura

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In recent years, there has been growing

In recent years, there has been Negli ultimi concern about climate change.

growing concern about… anni… It is widely believed that technology

È opinione

It is widely believed that… shapes society.

diffusa The issue of immigration has sparked

The issue of … has sparked Ha acceso un considerable debate.

considerable debate. dibattito

“Nowadays people think…”

-Tip: NON dire mai → troppo B2

2. PRESENTARE UN’OPINIONE (academic style)

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This essay will argue that education is

This essay will argue Questo saggio sosterrà essential.

that… che From this perspective, regulation is

From this perspective, Da questo punto di vista necessary.

… It can be argued that money dominates

It can be argued that… Si può sostenere che society.

3. SVILUPPO ARGOMENTATIVO (body paragraphs)

➜ Aggiungere argomenti

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Moreover, this approach is cost-effective.

Moreover, Inoltre

Inoltre (più Furthermore, it benefits society as a whole.

Furthermore, formale) Another key point is that education reduces

Another key point is Altro punto chiave inequality.

that…

➜ Spiegare / Approfondire

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This is largely due to technological advances.

This is largely due to… Questo è dovuto a This can be explained by economic factors.

This can be explained by… Si spiega con In this sense, regulation becomes essential.

In this sense, In questo senso

4. CONTRASTO & BILANCIAMENTO (fondamentale C1)

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However, this view is not universally accepted.

However, Tuttavia Nevertheless, the benefits outweigh the

Tuttavia,Ciononostant

Nevertheless, drawbacks.

e Despite this, many people disagree.

Despite this, Nonostante ciò

While it is true While it is true that technology creates jobs…

Sebbene sia vero che

that…,

5. FARE ESEMPI (academic, non narrativo)

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For instance, online learning has increased

For instance, Per esempio access.

Un chiaro A clear example of this is social media.

A clear example of this is… esempio

This is evident in the case È evidente nel This is evident in the case of remote work.

of… caso

6. CONSEGUENZE & RISULTATI

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As a result, inequality has increased.

As a result, Di conseguenza This leads to long-term problems.

This leads to… Porta a Consequently, action is required.

Consequently, Pertanto

7. HEDGING (linguaggio maturo, NON assoluto)

Espressione Uso Esempio

People tend to rely on

Generalizza

tend to technology.

re This appears to be effective.

appear to Prudenza This may have negative

may / might Possibilità effects.

to some This is true to some extent.

Parzialità

extent

8. COLLOCATIONS DA ESSAY (MEMORIZZA)

➜ Society & Issues Climate change is a pressing issue.

pressing issue →

 It has far-reaching consequences.

far-reaching consequences →

 Education raises awareness.

raise awareness →

 Governments play a crucial role.

play a crucial role →



➜ Education & Work

access to education

 career opportunities

 workforce demands

 develop transferable skills



➜ Media & Technology

media exposure

 digital literacy

 information overload

 technological advancement



9. CONCLUSIONI FORTI (NO “In conclusion” ripetuto)

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To sum up, balance is essential.

To sum up, In sintesi All things considered, regulation is

All things Tutto

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necessary.

considered, sommato Ultimately, responsibility lies with

Ultimately, In definitiva individuals.

STRUTTURA ESSAY C1 (SCHEMA MENTALE)

1. Intro – problema + contesto

2. Body 1 – argomento + spiegazione + esempio

3. Body 2 – controargomento + bilanciamento

4. Conclusion – sintesi + visione generale

PARTE 2 – ESSAY MODELLO (C1 – ROMA TRE)

Some people believe that technology makes life easier, while others think it

Topic:

creates more problems. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Essay (≈190 parole)

It is widely believed that modern technology has significantly improved people’s lives.

Digital tools allow individuals to work remotely, communicate instantly and access

information with ease. As a result, daily tasks can be completed more efficiently than

in the past.

However, others argue that technology also creates serious problems. Excessive

screen time may negatively affect mental health, while constant online connectivity

can increase stress levels. Moreover, many jobs are being replaced by automation,

which poses a threat to employment stability.

From a broader perspective, both views are valid. While technology undeniably offers

convenience, its long-term effects should not be underestimated. If used irresponsibly,

it may lead to social isolation and dependency.

In conclusion, although technology plays a key role in modern society, a balanced

approach is required. By raising awareness of its potential risks, individuals can benefit

from technological progress without suffering its negative consequences.

ESSAY MODELLO C1

Topic: Technology and employment

Essay question (tipica):

“Has technology had a positive or negative impact on employment?”

Essay (≈260–280 parole)

In recent years, there has been growing concern about the impact of technology on

employment. While technological innovation has transformed the labour market, its

overall effect remains the subject of considerable debate.

On the one hand, it can be argued that technology has had a negative impact on

employment by reducing the number of available jobs. Automation and artificial

intelligence have replaced many routine tasks, particularly in manufacturing and

administrative sectors. As a result, a significant number of workers risk becoming

unemployed or being forced to change careers. This is particularly problematic for

those with limited access to education or retraining opportunities.

On the other hand, technology has also created new and more interesting forms of

employment. Many modern jobs require creativity, problem-solving and digital skills,

rather than repetitive manual labour. Furthermore, technological advancement has led

to the emergence of entirely new industries, such as software development and digital

marketing. In this sense, technology does not simply eliminate jobs, but rather

reshapes the nature of work.

Nevertheless, it must be acknowledged that the modern workforce faces a constant

need to improve skills. Lifelong learning has become essential, as qualifications

quickly become outdated. Without proper support from governments and employers,

this transition may increase social inequality.

All things considered, while technology undoubtedly presents challenges for

employment, its long-term impact can be positive if accompanied by effective

education policies and retraining programmes.

C1 ESSAY CHECKLIST

-STRUTTURA

☐ Introduzione senza “I think”

☐ Almeno 2 body paragraphs sviluppati

☐ 1 paragrafo con bilanciamento / controargomento

☐ Conclusione che non ripete l’intro

-CONNETTIVI (cohesion)

☐ ≥ 1 connettivo di introduzione

In recent years… / The issue of…

 ☐ ≥ 2 di aggiunta

Moreover / Furt