CELPIP WRITING TASK 2
Survey Response Practice Library
Choose an option, state your position clearly and support it with organised reasons and realistic examples.
READY TO PRACTISE?
Build confident survey responses—one task at a time.
You now understand how CELPIP Survey responses are assessed. As you work through the following surveys, notice how each response is organised, how ideas are developed, and how realistic examples strengthen the writer’s opinion.
PRACTICE COLLECTION
20 TASKSSelect a survey task
QUICK REVISION CHECKLIST
Before you submit
State your choice clearly.Answer every part.Organise clear paragraphs.Use natural vocabulary.Add realistic examples.Check grammar and spelling.
Remember: Model responses are guides—not answers to memorise. Study the structure, expand your vocabulary and apply the techniques to new topics.
CELPIP Survey Writing Checklist
Before submitting your survey response, ask yourself:
Did I clearly choose one option?
Did I explain two different reasons for my choice?
Did I support each reason with a logical explanation?
Did I include realistic examples?
Did I compare my choice with the other option naturally?
Did I use appropriate transition words?
Did I avoid repeating the same vocabulary?
Did I organise my response into clear paragraphs?
Did I check my grammar, spelling and punctuation?
Is my response within the required word limit?
Useful Transition Words
Use these expressions naturally to guide the reader through your response.
Introduce Your Opinion
- I strongly believe...
- In my opinion...
- I firmly support...
- I prefer...
- I am convinced that...
Introduce a Reason
- One of the main reasons...
- Another significant reason...
- One important advantage...
- An additional benefit...
Compare
- In contrast,
- By comparison,
- On the other hand,
- However,
Conclude
- Therefore,
- Overall,
- For these reasons,
- In conclusion,
EXAM DAY
Success Tips
Stay calm, follow your plan and use the final minutes wisely.
Read the entire question before choosing an option.
Spend 2–3 minutes planning your ideas.
Support every main idea with an explanation and an example.
Keep your comparison natural and relevant.
Stay focused on the question.
Leave 2–3 minutes to proofread.
Write with confidence.