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C1 Paper 03 — Review: A careers website wants reviews of tools for organising complex projectsWriting

"C1 Paper 03 — Review: A careers website wants reviews of tools for organising complex projects" is a C2 Proficiency Writing practice task (Review). 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 Review 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

A careers website is publishing reviews of digital tools that help people organise complex projects. Review a tool you have used, describing a typical situation in which it was valuable, comparing it with a simpler alternative, and explaining both which users would benefit most and which limitations they should consider before adopting it. Write your review.

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.