Writing
1 h 30 min · 2 tasks · 220–260 words each · 20% of the overall mark. Part 1 is a compulsory essay; Part 2 is one of four task types.
Five genres
| Genre | Part | Reader | Purpose | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Part 1 (compulsory) | Teacher / examiner | Discuss TWO of three given points + your own opinion, with optional reference to a panel of opinions. | Formal / semi-formal |
| Proposal | Part 2 (choice) | Specified decision-maker (manager, director, council) | Evaluate current situation and recommend action, with headed sections. | Persuasive but neutral |
| Report | Part 2 (choice) | Boss, committee, organisation | Inform and recommend, factual, organised under headings. | Formal / neutral |
| Review | Part 2 (choice) | Magazine / website readers | Describe, evaluate and make a reasoned recommendation. | Semi-formal with personal voice |
| Email / Letter | Part 2 (choice) | Specified reader (often formal) | Respond to a prompt — request, complaint, application, reply. | Matches reader (usually formal at C2) |
Assessment scales (each 0–5, applied to each task)
Content
All content points addressed and developed; fully on-task and relevant.
Band 0–5
Communicative Achievement
Genre conventions used; register appropriate; holds and develops reader's attention.
Band 0–5
Organisation
Logical structure, clear paragraphing, wide range of cohesive devices used naturally.
Band 0–5
Language
Wide range and good control of C2 vocabulary and grammar; errors don't impede meaning.
Band 0–5