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  1. Why should you avoid including every detail from the case notes?

    Answer: It wastes the reader's time and lowers conciseness marks

    Including irrelevant detail reduces conciseness and clarity scores.

  2. Which is the best example of an appropriate professional tone?

    Answer: I would be grateful if you could review this patient.

    A polite, formal request demonstrates appropriate register for a colleague.

  3. What is a common error that lowers the Language criterion score?

    Answer: Frequent grammar and spelling mistakes

    Repeated grammar and spelling errors directly reduce the Language score.

  4. Which phrase best expresses a referral request concisely?

    Answer: I am writing to refer Mr Jones for further assessment.

    A direct, clear statement of the referral is most effective.

  5. How should abbreviations from the case notes be treated in the letter?

    Answer: Written out in full where clarity requires

    Abbreviations should be expanded when needed so the reader understands clearly.

  6. What is the purpose of the final paragraph in a referral letter?

    Answer: To state the requested action and offer further contact

    The closing paragraph summarises the requested action and may offer further information.

  7. Which strategy helps you finish within the 40-minute time limit?

    Answer: Plan which notes to use during the 5-minute reading time

    Using reading time to select relevant notes makes the writing phase efficient.

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  1. cambridgeenglish.org — Time limit, passing score, score validity, test delivery · verified Oct 2026
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