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CELPIP Writing Task 2 Sample: Working From Home

A complete Task 2 survey response for the 2026 CELPIP format. Below is the prompt, a full band 9 model answer, and a breakdown of the structure and language that earn a high score.

CELPIP Writing Task 2 gives you a situation with two options. You must choose one, and write about 250 to 300 words defending it. Like Task 1, it is scored on Content and Coherence, Vocabulary, Readability and Task Fulfilment. The winning formula is simple: pick a side in your first sentence, give two well-developed reasons, briefly address the other side, then restate your choice. This sample shows that formula in action. When you finish reading, write your own and score it on a free writing mock test.

The prompt

Task 2. Your company is introducing a new work policy and has asked employees for their opinion. Choose the option you prefer and explain why. Write about 250 to 300 words.

  • Option A: Employees work mainly from home.
  • Option B: Employees work mainly in the office.

Band 9 model answer

I strongly support Option A, allowing employees to work mainly from home, and I would encourage the company to adopt it. While an office has its advantages, I believe a home-based policy would benefit both staff and the organization more overall. My first reason is productivity. In an open office, I am regularly interrupted by conversations, phone calls, and unplanned meetings, and it can take twenty minutes to refocus each time. At home, I control my environment, so I finish demanding tasks such as report writing far more efficiently. In my experience, one quiet morning at home is worth an entire distracted day at the office. Second, working from home removes the daily commute, which currently costs me almost two hours and a great deal of money. Spending that time on rest or family instead leaves me more energetic and motivated, and I suspect the company would see less burnout and lower turnover as a result. I do recognize the main argument for Option B, that being together in person strengthens collaboration and team spirit. This is a fair point, and casual conversations can spark useful ideas. However, we do not need to be in the office five days a week to achieve this. A scheduled weekly meeting, whether virtual or in person, can protect teamwork while still giving employees the flexibility they value. For these reasons, I firmly believe a work-from-home policy is the better choice. It would raise productivity, improve well-being, and reduce costs, and any loss of collaboration can be managed with a few well-planned team days. I hope the company will move in this direction.

Word count: 289. Structure: position, reason one, reason two, counter-argument, restated conclusion.

Why this answer scores a band 9

Task 2 rewards a clear argument that is easy to follow and free of errors. Here is how this response earns marks on each criterion.

Task Fulfilment: a clear, committed choice

The writer picks Option A in the very first sentence and never wavers. Task 2 punishes fence-sitting, so a firm position stated early and repeated at the end is essential. The counter-argument paragraph does not weaken the choice, it strengthens it, because the writer answers the objection instead of ignoring it.

Content and Coherence: the four-part structure

Each paragraph has one clear job: state the position, give reason one, give reason two, then handle the other side and conclude. Signposts like "My first reason," "Second," and "However" guide the reader through the argument. This predictable shape is exactly what raters look for, and it is easy to reproduce under time pressure.

Vocabulary: topic-appropriate and varied

Phrases such as demanding tasks, burnout and lower turnover, spark useful ideas and flexibility they value are natural for a workplace argument. The writer varies word choice rather than repeating "good" and "bad," which lifts the Vocabulary score without sounding forced.

Readability: controlled sentences and accurate grammar

Sentences vary in length and use commas correctly, and there are no errors that trip up the reader. The tone is confident but professional, appropriate for a message to an employer. Remember that a clear, correct sentence always beats an ambitious one full of mistakes.

Quick tips to copy this into your own writing

  • State your choice in the first sentence and restate it in the last.
  • Give exactly two reasons and develop each with an example or consequence.
  • Devote one short paragraph to the other option, then explain why it does not change your mind.
  • Use signposts (First, Second, However, For these reasons) so the structure is obvious.
  • Watch your word count: 250 to 300 words, and save two minutes to proofread.
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Frequently asked questions

How long should a CELPIP Writing Task 2 response be?

Aim for 250 to 300 words. Task 2 needs a clear position, at least two developed reasons and a short response to the other side, which is hard to do well in fewer than 250 words. The sample on this page is about 290 words.

Do I have to choose one option in CELPIP Task 2?

Yes. Task 2 gives you two options and you must clearly choose one and defend it. Sitting on the fence or arguing both sides equally weakens Task Fulfilment. You can, and should, acknowledge the other option briefly, but your own choice must be obvious from the first paragraph to the last.

Should I address the opposing option in CELPIP Task 2?

A brief, respectful mention of the other option, followed by a reason it still does not change your choice, makes your argument stronger and shows range. Keep it short, usually one paragraph near the end, so it supports your position rather than competing with it.

This is an original practice sample written to match the CELPIP format, not a real exam question. CELPIP is a registered trademark of Paragon Testing Enterprises; celpipmocks is independent and not affiliated with them.