C2 Proficiency - Writing Practice
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
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On this page, you will find example writing tests to help you prepare for the C2 Proficiency Writing paper.
The Writing paper consists of two parts and takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. In Part 1, you must write an essay of 240-280 words based on two short texts, summarising and evaluating the key points while adding your own ideas. This compulsory task carries 20 marks.
In Part 2, you choose one from three tasks, writing 280-320 words in the form of an article, letter, report, or review. You'll be given clear instructions about purpose, target reader, and content points to address. This task also carries 20 marks.
Cambridge C2 English Proficiency (CPE) Writing - Test One
Part One: AI in Healthcare
Part Two: Article about urban architecture / Report about local arts festival / Letter about education systems
Exercise Number: CPE279
Cambridge C2 English Proficiency (CPE) Writing - Test Two
Part One: Means Testing for Public Services
Part Two: Letter about university curriculum / Report about plastic waste initiative / Review about digital art space
Exercise Number: CPE280
1. Read both source texts carefully and identify the key contrasting arguments.
2. Use your own words to summarise - don't copy directly from the texts.
3. Evaluate the arguments critically, showing understanding of complexities and nuances.
4. Include your own relevant ideas and examples, but stay focused on the main topic.
5. Aim precisely for 240-280 words - writing too much or too little will cost marks.
Cambridge C2 English Proficiency (CPE) Writing - Test Three
Part One: Do the Rich Pay Their Way?
Part Two: Report about urban transport / Article about traditional crafts / Review about controversial documentary
Exercise Number: CPE281
Cambridge C2 English Proficiency (CPE) Writing - Test Four
Part One: Social Media Ban for Under-18s
Part Two: Letter about genetic modification / Report about night economy / Article about AI in art
Exercise Number: CPE282
1. Read all three options carefully before choosing - don't automatically pick the first one.
2. Consider which text type (article/review/report/letter) you write best.
3. Make sure you fully understand the target reader and purpose of your chosen task.
4. Check that you can address all the bullet points with specific examples and detailed analysis.
5. Remember the word count is 280-320 words - plan your content accordingly.
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Cambridge C2 English Proficiency (CPE) Writing - Test Five
Part One: Duty to Eat Well and Stay Healthy
Part Two: Article about luxury / Review about film festival / Letter about environmental education
Exercise Number: CPE283
Cambridge C2 English Proficiency (CPE) Writing - Test Six
Part One: All Young Adults Should Try to Go to College
Part Two: Report about digital wellbeing / Letter about art gallery / Article about public libraries
Exercise Number: CPE284
1. Demonstrate sophisticated vocabulary and complex grammatical structures, but maintain clarity.
2. Adapt your register precisely to the task (formal report, semi-formal article, etc).
3. Use a range of cohesive devices and organisational patterns appropriate to your text type.
4. Show nuanced understanding through careful use of modality, hedging language, and qualified statements.
Cambridge C2 English Proficiency (CPE) Writing - Test Seven
Part One: Compulsory Voting in Elections
Part Two: Review about interactive entertainment / Article about AI in education / Letter about youth leadership
Exercise Number: CPE285
Cambridge C2 English Proficiency (CPE) Writing - Test Eight
Part One: Advertising Should Be More Regulated
Part Two: Article about modern workspaces / Report about public art / Letter about culinary innovation
Exercise Number: CPE286
1. Spend 5 minutes planning Part 1 and 5 minutes planning Part 2.
2. Allow 35 minutes for writing Part 1 and 35 minutes for Part 2.
3. Reserve 10 minutes at the end to review both tasks for accuracy and appropriacy.
4. If you're running out of time, ensure both tasks are complete - an unfinished task will lose significant marks.
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