CELPIP Writing practice test: two tasks in 53–60 minutes, both scored on the 1–12 CELPIP scale. Study the prompts, plan an answer, then compare with the sample response.
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Task 1 — Writing an Email
You are a community centre coordinator. Write an email to a local farmer asking if they would be willing to donate a portion of their harvest for a community harvest festival. Explain the purpose of the festival and how the donation will be used. Mention that the festival will promote local agriculture and bring the community together. Your email should be about 150 words.
Suggested length: 150–200 words.
Sample high-scoring response
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I hope this message finds you well. As we prepare for our annual Harvest Festival at the community centre, I am reaching out to ask if you would consider donating a portion of your crop to support this event. The festival aims to celebrate local agriculture and bring together residents from across Saskatoon. Your generous donation will be used to create a community meal, showcasing the best of our region. Additionally, we will have informational booths about farming practices, where your farm could be highlighted. This is a wonderful opportunity to promote sustainable agriculture and connect with the community. If you are able to contribute, please let me know what you can offer. We are also happy to feature your farm in our promotional materials. Thank you for considering this request. Your support is invaluable to making this event a success.
Warm regards,
Anna, Community Centre Coordinator
Task 2 — Responding to Survey Questions
You are a resident of a rural community. The local government is asking residents to choose how to spend a limited improvement budget. Option A: invest in reliable high-speed internet for every household. Option B: invest in a mobile health clinic that visits twice a month. Write a response choosing one option and explaining why you think it is the better use of the money. (about 150 words)
Suggested length: 150–200 words.
Sample high-scoring response
Thank you for seeking input on how to improve services in our rural community. As a resident of this area for over twenty years, I have seen both the strengths and the challenges of living outside major urban centres, and I appreciate that the government is finally taking rural concerns seriously. My top priority is reliable internet access. Despite the provincial government's commitment to connecting all rural households by 2025, my family still cannot make a stable video call, and my daughter struggled to complete her university application online because the connection kept dropping. This is not a minor inconvenience. It affects education, healthcare through telemedicine appointments, and the ability of young families to consider staying in our community rather than moving to Saskatoon for work. Second, I believe the government should invest in a mobile health clinic that visits our town at least twice a month. Currently, residents must drive nearly an hour to see a doctor for routine check-ups, and many elderly neighbours skip appointments because they cannot safely make the drive in winter conditions. A visiting clinic with a nurse practitioner would reduce emergency room visits and improve preventive care significantly.