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C2 Paper 01 — Letter: A charitable foundation is deciding whether to fund a public lecture seriesWriting

"C2 Paper 01 — Letter: A charitable foundation is deciding whether to fund a public lecture series" is a C2 Proficiency Writing practice task (Letter). 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 Letter 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 charitable foundation is considering support for a public lecture series that would connect academic research with issues affecting everyday life. Write a letter to the trustees explaining the educational and social value of the series, addressing concerns that it may attract only existing enthusiasts, and proposing how the organisers could demonstrate meaningful impact after the first year. Write your letter.

Word limit: 320 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.