CELPIP Writing Tasks & Coherent Expression 2

Question 1

In CELPIP Writing Task 1 (Writing an Email), what is the recommended word count range?

Accepted Answer

150-200 words

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

53 minutes

Answer

The writing section gives 53 minutes total for both tasks.

Question 3

What is the main purpose of CELPIP Writing Task 2?

Accepted Answer

Responding to a survey question with an opinion

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Dear Sir or Madam,

Answer

"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'?

Accepted Answer

Logical organization with clear linking of ideas

Answer

Coherence/cohesion measures how logically ideas connect and flow together.

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