Writing Task Guidelines and Strategies

The video tutorial covers how to approach the CELPIP Writing Task 2, focusing on responding to survey questions. It provides an example scenario involving a choice between a restaurant outing and a potluck dinner. The tutorial recommends the potluck option, highlighting its benefits for variety and team-building. It explains the planning and structuring of the response using the P/E/X method to develop arguments. The video concludes with a summary and emphasizes the importance of reviewing the response for grammatical accuracy.

What is the word limit for the writing task discussed in the session?

• 250 to 300 words

• 200 to 250 words

• 150 to 200 words

• 100 to 150 words

What is the role of the person writing the response in the example question?

• A customer

• A supplier

• A manager

• An employee

What are the two options for the staff trip?

• A local restaurant or a potluck dinner

• A movie night or a team-building workshop

• A movie night or a potluck dinner

• A local restaurant or a team-building workshop

Why is the potluck option chosen in the model answer?

• It is more convenient

• It offers more variety and team-building

• It is cheaper

• It is a tradition

What should the introductory paragraph include?

• The chosen option and its advantages

• A greeting

• A summary of the entire response

• A detailed explanation of the chosen option

What does the P/E/X method stand for?

• Prepare, Evaluate, Support

• Present, Extend, Support

• Present, Explain, Support

• Plan, Execute, Summarize

How does the potluck option provide variety?

• By offering different cuisines

• By hiring a catering service

• By having a set menu

• By allowing everyone to bring their own dish

What is a benefit of team-building mentioned in the session?

• It increases productivity

• It reduces costs

• It improves communication

• It strengthens community spirit

What should the conclusion of the response include?

• A summary of views and a polite closing

• A new argument

• A list of all arguments

• A detailed analysis

What is a key tip for ensuring a good score on the writing task?

• Writing as much as possible

• Using complex vocabulary

• Using a lot of examples

• Avoiding grammatical errors