CELPIP Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

CELPIP Writing Task 2 Sample Answer: Outdoor Recreation Opportunities Survey

Cities can improve residents’ quality of life by providing diverse options for outdoor recreation. Selecting the most effective way to expand access is a key challenge.

Time

26 minutes

Length

150–200 words

Structure

Choose Option A or B and support it

The question

Cities can improve residents’ quality of life by providing diverse options for outdoor recreation. Selecting the most effective way to expand access is a key challenge.

What should the city prioritize to encourage more outdoor activity? What’s your opinion?

- Option A: Build more public parks and walking trails throughout neighborhoods.

- Option B: Launch a series of guided outdoor events, such as group hikes and fitness classes.

Please choose one option and explain your preference.

Write about 150-200 words.

Excellent answer: around CLB 11–12

Investing in public parks and walking trails (Option A) is the most inclusive strategy for increasing outdoor activity. Such infrastructure is accessible year-round and accommodates people of all ages and abilities. Although guided events foster community spirit, permanent spaces support both organized and spontaneous recreation. Expanding parks and trails contributes to public health, environmental quality, and urban livability.

58 words

Good answer: around CLB 7–8

Building more parks and trails would encourage people to spend time outdoors at their own pace. While organized outdoor events attract some, not everyone is comfortable joining groups or can match their schedules. Parks are always available and make neighborhoods nicer. Option A offers long-term benefits for the whole community.

50 words

Basic answer: around CLB 4–5

I think my city should build more parks and trails. People can walk, run, or play in parks whenever they want. Events are fun, but they happen only sometimes. With more parks, everyone can enjoy being outside every day. I choose option A.

43 words

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