PAPER 2: WRITING consists of two different writing tasks, 220-260 words each, to be completed in 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Part 1 is a compulsory question. Candidates are expected to write an essay in response to a proposition to discuss, and accompanying text.
- In Part 2 candidates choose one task from a choice of three questions. They are expected to be able to write nonspecialised text types such as a letter, a report, a proposal, or a review.
Writing reference
For model questions and answers and some guidance follow the links below:
- Essay (part 1)
- Informal letter/email (part 2)
- Formal letter/email (part 2)
- Report (part 2)
- Proposal (part 2)
- Review (part 2)
For all task types, questions are constructed to enable candidates to display their English language proficiency at CEFR C1 level; candidates should take special care to read every part of each question, and not to omit any required development of the topic.
Most of the model questions and answers, as well as the guidance, have been compiled from material found in the following reference books:
- Advanced Expert CAE (Pearson)
- Gold Advanced (Pearson)
- Cambridge English Advanced Plus 2 (Pearson)
- Advanced Trainer (Cambridge University Press)