CAE Writing Flashcards
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.