CELPIP
CELPIP Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions sample answers
10 exam-style questions, each with a model answer written to a high level, its length and why it works. Read a few to see the pattern, then answer one yourself.
- Sample answers
- 10
- Answer lengths
- 150–192 words
- Word limit
- 150–200
- Part
- Writing
All sample answers
- Bank Service SurveyYour bank branch wants to improve service. It can add more self-service machines or hire more front-desk staff.186 wordsEasier
- School Technology Rule SurveyA school is reviewing phone use. It can ban phones during the school day or allow phones only during lunch.171 wordsMedium
- University Orientation SurveyYour university is planning orientation for new students. It can hold one large campus event or several small faculty events.181 wordsHarder
- Transit Payment SurveyThe transit authority is reviewing fare payment. It can remove cash payments from buses or continue accepting cash.189 wordsEasier
- School Trip SurveyA grade six class can take one field trip. The choices are a science centre visit or an outdoor nature camp.191 wordsMedium
- Local Theatre SurveyA local theatre wants to attract new audiences. It can show more family movies or more independent films.155 wordsHarder
- City Winter Safety SurveyThe city wants to improve winter safety. It can clear snow from sidewalks faster or provide more salt boxes on residential streets.150 wordsEasier
- Work Recognition SurveyYour manager wants to recognize strong employee performance. The company can give public awards or private bonuses.190 wordsMedium
- Office Coffee SurveyYour office wants to improve the break room. It can buy a better coffee machine or provide free fruit twice a week.192 wordsHarder
- College Fitness SurveyYour college wants to promote student health. It can offer free fitness classes or provide healthier vending machine snacks.185 wordsEasier
How to use sample answers
- Read the question first and plan your own answer for a minute before you read the sample.
- Compare: what did the sample include that you missed? Notice its length, its order and its linking words.
- Don't memorise it. Answer a new question of the same type in your own words, then check your score.
Common questions
How is CELPIP Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions scored?
CELPIP marks it on Content & Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability, Task Fulfillment, each on a Level 1 to 12 scale. Your result for the task comes from these together.
Is this a real CELPIP question?
No. It's an original, exam-style question written to match the official format. Nobody can legally publish real test questions.
Should I memorise this answer?
No. Use it to see the structure, length and linking words that work, then answer in your own words. Memorised answers rarely fit a new question and raters notice.
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