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C1 Paper 06 — Review: A neighbourhood website wants reviews of shared community facilitiesWriting

"C1 Paper 06 — Review: A neighbourhood website wants reviews of shared community facilities" 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 neighbourhood website is collecting reviews of shared facilities such as workshops, gardens and meeting spaces. Review one you know, describing the activities it supports, evaluating its accessibility and atmosphere, and explaining who would benefit most from using it. Suggest one improvement that could increase its value to the wider community without changing its essential character. 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.