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C2 Paper 07 — Letter: A workplace plans to offer rewards linked to voluntary activity-tracking dataWriting

"C2 Paper 07 — Letter: A workplace plans to offer rewards linked to voluntary activity-tracking data" 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 workplace plans to reward employees who voluntarily share activity-tracking data as part of a well-being programme. Write a letter to the human resources director recognising the intended benefits, explaining ethical and practical risks for both participants and non-participants, and proposing safeguards or an alternative approach that would support health without turning private behaviour into a measure of commitment. 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.