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Paper 2: Writing - Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes

PartTask typeTests ability to:Length
Part 1. (Question 1) Compulsory taskRead some input of around 150 words (for example, adverts, letter extracts, emails, postcards, diaries, short articles etc) and use the information to write an answer to the task given: e.g. a letter, report, information sheet, magazine article, brochure.make appropriate use of the input, write for a specific purpose and audience, with accurate language control.One compulsory question. Approximately 180-220 words
Part 2. (Questions 2-4)

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(Question 5)

Choose one writing task from a choice of four. The writing tasks may be any of those mentioned in Part 1 or a review, competition entry, memo, leaflet.

Candidates can also choose to answer a question on one of the set texts. Visit the CAE section of our FAQs page for details of this year's set texts.

write for a specific purpose and audience, with accurate language control.Four questions from which one must be answered. Approximately 220-260 words