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C1 Paper 09 — Review: An online magazine seeks reviews of activities that bring strangers togetherWriting

"C1 Paper 09 — Review: An online magazine seeks reviews of activities that bring strangers together" 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

An online magazine is publishing reviews of activities designed to bring together people who do not already know one another. Review an activity you have attended, describing how it was organised, evaluating the atmosphere and accessibility, and explaining which participants would gain most from it. Mention one feature organisers should improve if they want genuine interaction to continue afterwards. 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.