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CELPIP, Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

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Task
Responding to Survey Questions
Time
26 minutes
Answer length
186 words
Written to
Level 10 target

The question

Situation

Your bank branch wants to improve service. It can add more self-service machines or hire more front-desk staff.

Task

Respond to the survey in about 150-200 words. In your response, choose ONE of the following options: Option A: The bank should add more self-service machines. Option B: The bank should hire more front-desk staff. Explain the reasons for your choice.

Sample answer

Linking words are highlighted: they show the structure a rater follows.

I am writing to express my strong preference for Option B, which is to hire more front-desk staff at our local bank branch. While self-service machines have their place, I believe that increasing the number of employees is the superior choice for improving overall customer service.

There are two primary reasons for my choice. First, this option is far more practical for complex banking needs. Human staff can provide personalized guidance and solve intricate problems that machines simply cannot handle, which would greatly assist customers in managing their daily financial activities more effectively. This approach makes much better use of our limited resources by addressing the root cause of customer frustration.

Second, hiring more staff creates a sustainable, long-term improvement. Once these professionals are integrated into the team, customers will consistently benefit from their expertise without needing constant technical updates or additional planning. While some may argue that machines are faster, I believe that human interaction is currently more essential for building trust. For these reasons, I am confident that hiring more staff is the most responsible and beneficial decision for all of our branch members.

186 words

Why it works

What you can measure in this answer, and what CELPIP raters mark.

  • The right length. 186 words: inside the required 150–200, in 3 paragraphs.
  • Clear links between ideas: “while”, “overall”. They make the answer easy to follow, which raters reward under coherence.
  • 3 paragraphs, each with its own job, so the reader can follow the answer at a glance.

How CELPIP marks responding to survey questions

  • Content & CoherenceLevel 1–12

    Enough relevant ideas, organised clearly and supported with detail.

  • VocabularyLevel 1–12

    Words chosen precisely and appropriately for the topic.

  • ReadabilityLevel 1–12

    Paragraphing, linking words, grammar, spelling and punctuation.

  • Task FulfillmentLevel 1–12

    Answers every part, with the right tone and length.

Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions guide Template Tips

Common questions

How many words should a CELPIP Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions answer have?

The task asks for 150 to 200 words, written in 26 minutes. This sample is 186 words.

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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