CPE Writing Skills

Question 1

How many parts does the CPE Writing paper consist of?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 2

What is the approximate word count required for the CPE Part 1 essay?

Accepted Answer

240–280 words

Answer

100–150 words

Answer

200–250 words

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350–400 words

Question 3

In CPE Writing Part 1, candidates must write an essay based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Two input texts with different perspectives on a topic

Answer

A personal diary entry about their life

Answer

A grammar exercise correcting errors

Answer

A description of a photograph

Question 4

Which task type is NOT a typical option in CPE Writing Part 2?

Accepted Answer

Gap-fill grammar exercise

Answer

Letter or email

Answer

Article

Answer

Report or proposal

Question 5

What does 'register' mean in CPE writing tasks?

Accepted Answer

The level of formality appropriate to the task and audience

Answer

The number of words written

Answer

The handwriting style used

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The topic of the essay

Question 6

In CPE writing, what is a 'thesis statement' in an essay?

Accepted Answer

A clear statement of the essay's main argument or position

Answer

A list of all sources used

Answer

The concluding sentence of the final paragraph

Answer

A definition of the essay topic