CELPIP Writing Tasks & Coherent Expression 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In CELPIP Writing Task 1 (Writing an Email), what is the recommended word count range?
- 50-100 words
- 150-200 words (Correct answer)
- 250-300 words
- 350-400 words
Correct answer: 150-200 words
Task 1 emails should be 150-200 words to fully address the prompt without padding.
Question 2: How many minutes are allotted to complete both CELPIP writing tasks combined?
- 30 minutes
- 53 minutes (Correct answer)
- 75 minutes
- 90 minutes
Correct answer: 53 minutes
The writing section gives 53 minutes total for both tasks.
Question 3: What is the main purpose of CELPIP Writing Task 2?
- Writing a formal complaint letter
- Responding to a survey question with an opinion (Correct answer)
- Summarizing a reading passage
- Transcribing a spoken message
Correct answer: Responding to a survey question with an opinion
Task 2 asks you to respond to a survey by choosing and defending an option.
Question 4: Which opening best fits a formal email to an unknown company representative?
- Hey there!
- Dear Sir or Madam, (Correct answer)
- Yo, listen up
- What's up team
Correct answer: Dear Sir or Madam,
"Dear Sir or Madam" is the appropriate formal greeting when the recipient is unknown.
Question 5: What does the CELPIP writing rubric mean by 'coherence/cohesion'?
- Using rare vocabulary
- Logical organization with clear linking of ideas (Correct answer)
- Writing the maximum word count
- Avoiding all punctuation
Correct answer: Logical organization with clear linking of ideas
Coherence/cohesion measures how logically ideas connect and flow together.
Question 6: A survey response that takes a clear position and gives two supporting reasons demonstrates strong what?
- Spelling accuracy
- Content/coherence (Correct answer)
- Handwriting
- Typing speed
Correct answer: Content/coherence
Choosing a position with developed reasons shows strong content and coherence.
Question 7: Which closing is most appropriate for a formal CELPIP email?
- Later,
- Sincerely, (Correct answer)
- TTYL
- Peace out
Correct answer: Sincerely,
"Sincerely" is a standard professional closing for formal emails.
CELPIP Writing Tasks & Coherent Expression 2
In CELPIP Writing Task 1 (Writing an Email), what is the recommended word count range?