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  1. In the CAE Writing paper, how many tasks must candidates complete?

    Answer: Two tasks: one compulsory and one from a choice

    CAE Writing has two parts: Part 1 is a compulsory essay, and Part 2 offers a choice of task types.

  2. Which task type is ALWAYS compulsory in CAE Writing Part 1?

    Answer: An essay

    Part 1 of the CAE Writing paper always requires candidates to write an essay based on input material.

  3. What is the approximate word count required for each CAE Writing task?

    Answer: 220–260 words

    Each CAE Writing task requires approximately 220–260 words, and answers significantly under or over this range lose marks.

  4. When writing a formal report for CAE, which feature is most important?

    Answer: Clear headings and impersonal language

    Formal reports use section headings, objective language, and recommendations written in an impersonal style.

  5. In a CAE review, what should the writer primarily aim to do?

    Answer: Describe and evaluate something for a specific audience

    A review describes and evaluates a product, book, film, or experience and is aimed at a defined readership.

  6. Which linking phrase is most appropriate to introduce a counter-argument in a CAE essay?

    Answer: On the other hand

    'On the other hand' signals a contrasting viewpoint and is a standard discourse marker for counter-arguments in formal essays.

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