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Reducing Commuting Pressure at WorkWriting

"Reducing Commuting Pressure at Work" is a C2 Proficiency Writing practice task (proposal). 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 proposal 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

Your employer has asked for proposals to reduce the stress caused by commuting. Write a proposal that describes the current difficulties, recommends realistic measures, and explains how the organisation and staff would benefit. Write 220–260 words.

Word limit: 280 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.