CELPIP Writing Practice Test 12 — Email Task & Survey Task With Sample Responses

CELPIP Writing practice test 12: Task 1 email and Task 2 survey response with the official prompts and high-scoring sample responses you can study.

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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

Suggested length: about 150 words.

Sample high-scoring response

Dear Summerhill Winery Employees, I am writing to inform you of several important adjustments the winery will be making this season in response to the challenging conditions created by the recent wildfire activity in the Okanagan region. First and foremost, I want to assure you that your positions are secure and that we are committed to navigating this season together. Here is what changes to expect. The tasting room will shift to a reservation-only model so that we can manage visitor flow and maintain a calm, safe environment for both staff and guests. All outdoor tours will be suspended until further notice, and we will replace them with a new indoor educational experience focused on winemaking techniques and the history of our vineyard. This program has been in development for several months, and I believe it will actually enhance the visitor experience. For patio staff, we will provide N95 masks and install additional air quality monitors so you can check conditions at any time. I also encourage anyone who feels uncomfortable working outdoors to speak with their supervisor about reassignment to indoor duties, no questions asked. Your health comes first. We are also launching a

Task 2 — Responding to Survey Questions

Suggested length: about 150 words.

Sample high-scoring response

Thank you for giving residents the opportunity to comment on the proposed East Kelowna development project. I have lived off Lakeshore Road for fifteen years, and I have direct experience with how development affects both the landscape and the community. My primary concern is fire safety. The proposal to build forty single-family homes on the eastern slope of Black Mountain is problematic because that area is classified as a moderate-to-high wildfire risk zone. During last year's McDougall Creek fire, this exact slope served as a natural firebreak, and replacing it with homes creates an unacceptable risk for both new residents and existing neighbourhoods below. I urge the council to require a full third-party fire risk assessment before approving any rezoning. My secondary concern is water supply. Our neighbourhood well system is already strained during August, and adding forty households would require a connection to the municipal system, which the current infrastructure plan does not budget for until 2030. I am not opposed to development in principle. Kelowna is growing, and we need more housing. But this particular site is the wrong location, and the proposal appears rushed.

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