CELPIP Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

CELPIP Writing Task 2 Sample Answer: Financial Literacy Programs Survey

Improving financial literacy helps people make informed decisions about spending, saving, and investing. Cities are considering new ways to boost financial knowledge among residents.

Time

26 minutes

Length

150–200 words

Structure

Choose Option A or B and support it

The question

Improving financial literacy helps people make informed decisions about spending, saving, and investing. Cities are considering new ways to boost financial knowledge among residents.

Which approach should be taken to increase financial literacy? What do you think?

- Option A: Introduce basic money management courses in all public schools.

- Option B: Host free community workshops and one-on-one counseling for adults.

Please choose one option and explain your preference.

Write about 150-200 words.

Excellent answer: around CLB 11–12

Incorporating money management education into the school curriculum (Option A) lays a strong foundation for lifelong financial literacy. Early exposure to topics like budgeting, saving, and investing equips students with essential life skills. While adult workshops offer immediate solutions, a systemic approach in schools ensures that financial competence becomes universal, reducing economic challenges across generations.

55 words

Good answer: around CLB 7–8

Teaching money management in public schools will help young people avoid financial mistakes later. Workshops for adults are helpful, but not everyone attends them. If we add these lessons to the school curriculum, every student will have the knowledge needed to make smart decisions in the future.

47 words

Basic answer: around CLB 4–5

I think teaching money skills in school is the best. Kids need to learn how to save and spend money. If they start learning early, they will not have problems when they grow up. Not all adults can go to workshops, but all children go to school. Option A is better.

51 words

The CLBs are estimates of the level each sample was written at, not official CELPIP scores. How we estimate CLB