C1 Advanced
Writing
IELTS · Academic & General Training
Social & culture
About 40 minutes
1 question
Expert Advice and Public Decisions
About this practice test
Practise C1 English writing about public decision-making. Evaluate expert knowledge and community participation, then propose a balanced approach.
What you’ll practice
Answering the task
Address the purpose, audience and every requirement.
Developing your ideas
Build clear paragraphs with relevant support.
Using language well
Choose precise vocabulary and varied, accurate sentences.
What to expect:
1 writing task. Write and save each response, then choose feedback for 25 coins. Sign in to receive feedback and unofficial practice band estimates.
The practice timer allows 40 minutes.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- C1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Writing response
How to approach this practice
Identify the purpose of the task and plan your main points before writing. For a visual task, compare the important features and use the supplied data accurately.
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Expert Advice and Public Decisions · Essay
Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.
Some people believe that public decisions involving scientific or technical issues should be led by experts. Others argue that the communities affected must have an equal voice, even when their priorities differ from expert recommendations. Discuss both views and explain how expert knowledge and public participation can be combined responsibly. Support your position with relevant examples; specialist scientific knowledge is not required.
Task requirements
- Evaluate the strengths and limitations of decisions led by experts.
- Consider the value and possible difficulties of giving affected communities an equal voice.
- Propose and justify an approach to resolving conflicts between expert advice and public priorities.
Write at least 250 words. Suggested practice time: 40 minutes.
What to review next
Check every task requirement, paragraph organisation, word choice and sentence accuracy. Revise your response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.