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CELPIP Writing Task 1: Writing an Email

CELPIP Writing Task 1 Sample Answer: Plant-Care Reminder

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You’re emailing your housemate, Eva, to remind her to water your indoor plants while you’re away this week.

Time
27 minutes
Length
150–200 words
Tone
Formal or semi-formal, depending on the reader

The question

You’re emailing your housemate, Eva, to remind her to water your indoor plants while you’re away this week.

Required Points:

-Dates you’ll be away

-Watering schedule per plant

-Location of watering can/plant care guide

-Express appreciation

Excellent answer: around CLB 11–12

Dear Eva, I hope you’re doing well. I’m heading out of town from July 1 through July 5 and would be grateful if you could care for my indoor plants. The Boston fern (living-room shelf) needs ½ cup of water every other day (July 1, 3, 5), and the three succulents (windowsill) need two tablespoons of water once on July 3 to avoid overwatering. The watering can sits beside the sink, and I’ve posted a brief care guide inside the cabinet door for reference. Thank you so much—I really appreciate your help! Warm regards, [Your Name]

96 words

Good answer: around CLB 7–8

Dear Eva, I hope you’re well. I’ll be out of town from July 1–5 and would appreciate if you could water my plants. The fern (on the living-room shelf) needs ½ cup of water every second day (July 1, 3, 5). The three succulents (on the windowsill) require two tablespoons of water once, ideally on July 3. You’ll find the watering can next to the sink and a care guide taped inside the cabinet door. Thank you so much for helping! Best, [Your Name]

84 words

Basic answer: around CLB 4–5

Dear Eva, I’m away from July 1–5. Please water the fern every other day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) with half a cup of water, and the succulents once on Wednesday with two spoons of water. The watering can is on the balcony. Thanks so much! Cheers, [Your Name]

47 words

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