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C1 Paper 07 — Review: A student magazine wants reviews of services that support healthy routinesWriting

"C1 Paper 07 — Review: A student magazine wants reviews of services that support healthy routines" 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 student magazine is publishing reviews of services that help people establish healthier everyday routines, such as meal-planning, activity or relaxation services. Review one you have used, describing how it works, evaluating its convenience and value, and explaining which students may find it helpful. Include any important limitation readers should consider before depending on 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.