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 85: 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.

You are substituting for a teacher, doctor or driving instructor. Explain to the class, a patient, a student why you have taken his/her place.

B.

A friend is unhappy in his job. Tell him about a similar experience of your own and what you did about it.

C.

You have been involved in a slight accident, which was your fault. Explain to a policeman what happened.

D.

A man keeps leaning over your shoulder to look at your newspaper while you are travelling in a bus. Politely ask him not to do this, or offer him the paper.

E.

Explain to people working under you why things have not gone very well in the company and suggest possible improvements.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished  LESSON 17  
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.