CELPIP Writing Task 2: Responding to Survey Questions

CELPIP Writing Task 2 Sample Answer: Urban Green Spaces Survey

You live in a busy city with few green spaces nearby, and you’ve often wished there were more parks or gardens to relax in after a long day. Now, your city council is seeking your opinion on how best to add more…

Time

26 minutes

Length

150–200 words

Structure

Choose Option A or B and support it

The question

What should the city focus on to increase green space? What do you think?

- Option A: Plant more trees along streets and in public squares.

- Option B: Convert vacant lots into small neighborhood parks and gardens.

Please choose one option and explain your preference.

Write about 150-200 words.

Excellent answer: around CLB 11–12

As someone who frequently longs for nearby green retreats after busy days, I strongly favor converting vacant lots into neighborhood parks and gardens (Option B). These spaces would offer much-needed opportunities for relaxation, exercise, and social connection. While more street trees improve air quality and appearance, well-designed parks deliver greater benefits for both physical and mental well-being of local residents like myself.

62 words

Good answer: around CLB 7–8

Living in a neighborhood with few green areas makes me want more local parks. If the city turns empty lots into parks or gardens, it would give families and friends a place to meet and spend time together. Planting trees helps the environment, but parks are more useful for the community. I would choose option B.

56 words

Basic answer: around CLB 4–5

In my area, there are not many parks, so I think the city should make parks in empty lots. My friends and I would have a nice place to play or relax. Trees are great, but parks are better for people to use. That’s why I like option B.

49 words

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