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Paper 2: Writing - Time allowed: 2 hours Part Task type Tests ability to: Length 1.Compulsory task Read some textual and visual input and use the information to establish a context for writing one for the following tasks: an article an essay a letter a proposal write discursively, i.e. making and developing arguments, expressing or evaluating ideas, supporting opinions, etc. - One compulsory task - Approximately 300-350 words 2. Choice of four Choose one writing task from a choice of four. Questions 2-4 are based on one of the following: an article a letter a proposal a review a report Candidates can also choose to answer a question on one of the set texts. Visit the CPE 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 300-350 words

2005
*Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart
J. B. Priestley, An Inspector Calls
Ann Patchett, Bel Canto

*Set also in 2004

2006
*J. B. Priestley, An Inspector Calls
*Ann Patchett, Bel Canto
Anita Desai, Clear Light of Day

*Set also in 2005