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C1 Paper 08 — Essay: Your class has listened to a discussion about ways small towns can improve the experience of visitors — Writing

"C1 Paper 08 — Essay: Your class has listened to a discussion about ways small towns can improve the experience of visitors" is a C2 Proficiency Writing practice task (Essay). Cambridge assesses content, communicative achievement, organisation and language on a scale from 0 to 5 per criterion. Plan before you write: identify the target reader, the required register and the number of points you must address. At C2, examiners expect sophisticated vocabulary used accurately, varied sentence structures and clear paragraphing.

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How should I approach this C2 writing task?

Plan the Essay before writing, address every prompt point, keep the expected register, respect the word limit, and use feedback to improve content, organisation, grammar range, and vocabulary precision.

Task prompt

Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the ideas in your notes. Explain which of the two would be more significant in creating a positive overall impression and give reasons for your view. You may draw on the opinions, but express the ideas in your own words.

Word limit: 260 words

Assessment criteria

  • Content: All points addressed with relevant detail and examples.
  • Communicative achievement: Appropriate register and tone for the target reader.
  • Organisation: Clear paragraphing with cohesive devices linking ideas.
  • Language: Wide range of vocabulary and structures used with control and accuracy.