Task 1 format reminder
CELPIP Writing Task 1 currently gives 27 minutes for Writing an Email, and the prompt asks for about 150–200 words. Use the sample below to study purpose, tone, development and organization—not to memorize sentences.
Practice prompt
Recommending a Local Service
A friend is moving to your neighbourhood and asks for a recommendation for an important local service. Write an email recommending one option and explain why it would suit them.
A strong response plan
- 1State the recommendation
- 2Give two relevant strengths
- 3Connect the strengths to the friend's needs
- 4Add one practical tip or limitation
Sample answer
Study the organization, not the script
Hi Priya,
For a local grocery store, I would recommend Greenway Market on King Street. It is about a ten-minute walk from the apartment you are considering, and it stays open until 10:00 p.m., which should suit your late work schedule.
The store has a good selection of fresh produce and vegetarian products, and its prices are usually lower than the smaller convenience shops nearby. It also has a pharmacy counter, so you can handle several errands in one trip.
The only drawback is that it gets crowded on Saturday afternoons, so I normally go in the evening or early Sunday morning. If you want, I can show you the area when you move in.
Take care,
Jordan
What to notice
Recommend one clear option
Use details that match the recipient
Include a realistic qualification instead of exaggerated praise
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Write a new timed response so you practise planning, development, tone and editing rather than reproducing a memorized example.
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