CELPIP Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

CELPIP Writing Task 2 Sample Answer: Mental Health Services in Schools Survey

Your school district is considering new ways to help students cope with stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. As a parent or student, you are invited to share your opinion.

Time

26 minutes

Length

150–200 words

Structure

Choose Option A or B and support it

The question

Your school district is considering new ways to help students cope with stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. As a parent or student, you are invited to share your opinion.

How should schools provide mental health support? What’s your opinion?

- Option A: Hire full-time counselors available for students every day.

- Option B: Organize regular mental health workshops and stress-relief activities.

Please choose one option and explain your preference.

Write about 150-200 words.

Excellent answer: around CLB 11–12

Hiring full-time counselors (Option A) provides students with consistent, accessible support. This approach ensures that professional help is available whenever students need it, which can be crucial for those facing ongoing mental health challenges. While workshops raise awareness, a counselor offers personalized guidance and confidentiality.

45 words

Good answer: around CLB 7–8

Having a full-time counselor gives students support every day, which is important if someone feels upset or anxious. Workshops are helpful for learning new skills, but a counselor can help with private problems. That’s why I believe option A is best for schools.

43 words

Basic answer: around CLB 4–5

I think schools should have full-time counselors. If a student feels sad or worried, they can talk to someone right away. Workshops are good, but sometimes students need help at a different time. I think option A is better.

39 words

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