Cambridge C2 Proficiency — Article: When Convenience Changes Our Choices
About this practice test
Practise C2 English writing for Cambridge C2 Proficiency with a article about when convenience changes our choices.
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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When Convenience Changes Our Choices · Cambridge C2 Proficiency — Article
Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.
An international ideas magazine is commissioning articles on how convenience influences everyday decisions. Write an article that explores the benefits and hidden costs, using examples and a distinctive perspective.
Task requirements
- Explore both benefits and less obvious consequences.
- Develop a nuanced argument with relevant examples.
- Engage the magazine’s readership with a coherent perspective.
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.