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C2 Paper 08 — Review: A travel journal seeks reviews of destinations that manage visitors unusually well or badlyWriting

"C2 Paper 08 — Review: A travel journal seeks reviews of destinations that manage visitors unusually well or badly" 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

A travel journal is publishing reviews of destinations that manage visitor pressure in distinctive ways. Review one place you know, describing the measures used, evaluating their effects on both residents and travellers, and judging whether the approach protects the character of the place or merely relocates inconvenience. Consider which elements could realistically be adopted elsewhere. Write your review.

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.