Open University Press, 2015. — 141 pages.
The CAE Writing test has two sections and takes 90 minutes:
Part 1 - Write an article, report or letter
Part 2 - Situationally based writing task
The CAE Writing Test makes up 20% of the entire exam.
Your writing is assessed using four criteria:
- Content - have you answered the question?
- Communicative Achievement - have you completed the task in the right sort of language
- Organisation - have you structured your writing with paragraphs?
- Language - have you used a good range of grammar and vocabulary
How to prepare for the CAE Writing test
Choose a question that you are interested in. You will write better if you know the subject.
Read this explanation of how to write an article.
Read the instructions carefully before you start. Make notes. You must include all the points in the instructions.
Make a plan before you start writing. Decide what information to put in each paragraph.
Think about who you are writing to and use an appropriate style of language.
Try to use a range of complex language.
Leave enough time to check what you have written.
Now you can take a look at the materials: Topics, Directions, Samples, Examiner's Comments, and experience.
