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CELPIP Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

Read a survey, choose the option you prefer, and explain your reasons in about 150-200 words. You have 26 minutes. Try two free practice questions for this task, use the planning tips below, and compare your approach with an original sample answer.

How should I practise CELPIP Writing Task 2?

Read both survey options and choose the one you can explain most clearly. You do not need specialist knowledge or a surprising opinion. You need a consistent position with reasons that fit the situation.

  1. Plan your argument: state your choice, select two distinct reasons and add a concrete example for each. Explain how your preferred option would help the people in the scenario.
  2. Write about 150–200 words. State your choice near the beginning. Develop your reasons instead of listing advantages, and connect the conclusion to your original position. A survey response does not need an email greeting.
  3. Check that every paragraph supports the same option. If you mention the alternative, explain the trade-off without reversing your choice. Leave time to check sentence boundaries, repeated words and grammar.

Use the timer to practise a complete response

This task uses a 26-minute practice timer. The official Writing component lasts 53 minutes for both tasks. Try reserving a few minutes to plan and a few more to review; adjust your routine after each attempt. Finishing a clear response matters more than adding complicated vocabulary at the last moment.

After writing, read the linked sample and compare the decisions: how it opens, develops details and addresses the reader. Then revise one weak paragraph in your own words. The sample is a study model, not a script to memorize or a guaranteed score.

Build these skills in the free CELPIP Writing course or use the free prep pack for offline study. Check the official test format and Writing performance standards for the test provider’s guidance.

Practice guidance by CELPIP Practice. Reviewed September 10, 2026.

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