"Who Gets to Use the Square?" is a C2 Proficiency Writing practice task (article). 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.
Plan the article 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.
A local magazine is debating the future of its central public square. Write an article about what makes a public space genuinely welcoming. Consider the needs of different users, discuss conflicts that can arise, and propose principles that planners should follow. Write 280–320 words.
Word limit: 280 words