Cambridge C2 Proficiency — Article: The Value of Unplanned Encounters
About this practice test
Practise C2 English writing for Cambridge C2 Proficiency with a article about the value of unplanned encounters.
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 practice scores out of 10.
The practice timer allows 45 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
- C2. 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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The Value of Unplanned Encounters · Cambridge C2 Proficiency — Article
Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.
A cultural magazine wants articles on what people gain from encounters they did not plan. Write an article exploring their value and limitations in a highly organised society.
Task requirements
- Examine the value of unplanned encounters.
- Consider limitations or competing needs.
- Develop an engaging, nuanced perspective for the readership.
280–320 words. 45-minute practice.
Engage the specified readership and develop a relevant response to every part of the prompt. Write 280–320 words. Timing is a practice allocation within the shared Writing paper.
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.