CAE CAE Writing 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Two tasks: one compulsory and one from a choice

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One compulsory task only

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Three tasks of equal weighting

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One task chosen from four options

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

An essay

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A formal letter

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A report

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A proposal

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

220–260 words

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100–150 words

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180–220 words

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300–350 words

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Clear headings and impersonal language

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A personal, conversational tone

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Narrative story structure

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Rhetorical questions throughout

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Describe and evaluate something for a specific audience

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Summarise a news article objectively

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Argue one side of a debate with evidence

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Give instructions on how to complete a task

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

On the other hand

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In addition to this

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As a result

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In other words