NOTE: The CPE writing test is not an intelligence or general knowledge test. It is a writing proficiency test judged on structure (organization and development) and style (standard and appropriate English). That is why we have developed this series of activities which you will find at the end of first lesson in every unit. These activities help students know how their writing skills (organization, grammar, sentence structure) match with what’s expected in their CPE written assignments.

ACTIVITY 65: Now you are going to do some brief writing assignments. The creative part of these exercises is the proof whether (or not) our students are developing their skills. So, we are not giving you "right answers" but just "introductory pointers" to help you. Type each assignment inside the yellow boxes (2 or 3 lines is enough). Then check the answers.

A.

Explain how long you have been in your present job or at your present school, university etc. and how it is different from what you were doing before.

B.

Tell the story of some incident which turned out differently from the way you had planned it.

C.

Some friends of yours have invited you to a party to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Ask appropriate questions and congratulate them.

D.

A friend of yours has given you some interesting news about a married couple you know. Telephone another friend to pass it on.

E.

A friend of yours has arrived late because he took the wrong route to your house. Explain where he went wrong and what he should have done.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished  LESSON 13  
at OM Personal CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English.
Before moving on to the next lesson, please remember
to revise everything you have learnt here.