Cambridge C2 Proficiency
C2 Proficiency (CPE): Writing Test One
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Part 1
Read the two texts below.
Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own words throughout as far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answers.
Write your answer in 240-280 words.
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare represents a revolutionary advancement in medical practice. AI systems can now analyse complex medical images with remarkable accuracy, often detecting abnormalities that human specialists might miss. These systems process vast amounts of medical data in seconds, helping doctors make more informed decisions about treatment options. Furthermore, AI-powered predictive analytics can identify patients at risk of developing serious conditions, enabling preventive interventions before symptoms appear. The technology has also streamlined administrative tasks, allowing healthcare professionals to spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork. Proponents argue that AI will democratise healthcare by making expert-level medical analysis accessible to underserved communities.
The Human Element in Medical Care
While technological advances in healthcare are impressive, we must carefully consider what might be lost in the rush to automate medical practice. The doctor-patient relationship, built on empathy, intuition, and years of human experience, remains fundamental to effective healthcare delivery. Medical professionals develop subtle diagnostic skills that go beyond mere pattern recognition, incorporating nuanced observations of a patient's behaviour, lifestyle, and emotional state. Critics argue that over-reliance on AI systems might lead to de-skilled healthcare workers and reduce medicine to a series of algorithmic decisions. Moreover, concerns about data privacy and the potential for algorithmic bias in medical AI systems raise serious ethical questions about their widespread deployment.
Part 2
Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 280-320 words in an appropriate style.
2.
The editor of an international cultural magazine has asked for articles examining how urban architecture influences community well-being. You decide to write an article about an innovative architectural project in your city that has transformed community life.
In your article you should:
- Describe the architectural project and its intended purpose
- Analyse its impact on community interaction and well-being
- Consider whether this approach could be successfully applied elsewhere
Write your article for the magazine's educated, culturally aware readership.
3.
You are the coordinator of a successful local arts festival. The town council, which provides funding, has requested a detailed report on this year's festival to help them make decisions about future support.
In your report you should:
- Evaluate attendance figures and public engagement with different events
- Assess the economic impact on the local community
- Make recommendations for next year's festival
Write your report for the town council.
4.
You have received this email from your friend Sarah, who runs an international education consultancy:
Hello!,
I'm writing because I need your expertise. We're developing resources about different education systems worldwide, and I know you've had experience with both traditional and alternative education models.
Could you write back with your thoughts on how different educational approaches affect student development? What are the main advantages and disadvantages you've observed? We'd particularly value your insights on which elements could be successfully combined.
Thanks in advance,
Sarah
Write your letter in response to Sarah.
