CELPIP Writing Topics – EMAIL 27 minutes (150-200

word)
1. A member of your family is thinking about going to university. Write an email to your family
member explaining:

Why some people go to university (new experiences, career preparation, increased

knowledge).

Why some prefer universities far from home.

Which courses you think would be interesting and/or useful.

2. A family member recently had a baby and is overwhelmed by parenting. Write an email:

Encouraging the young couple in their role as new parents.

Explaining why you think that parents are the best teachers.

Offering support (suggestions for organizations they could turn to, financial, babysitting, etc.)

CELPIP Writing Topics – Opinion SURVEYS

26minutes (150-200 word)
1. A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community.
Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

2. You are a volunteer at the local community theater group. You have been asked whether the
group should spend its money on costumes or on storage.

Which alternative do you support? Explain your position.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

3. Your company is considering whether or not to sponsor a float in the upcoming community
parade. Your superiors have asked for your opinion.

Do you support or oppose the investment? What possible advantages or disadvantages might
there be? Explain your position.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

4. Do you think most celebrities would vote for a law that made it illegal for photographers to
take and publish photos of people without permission?

Would you vote for or against a law like that?

Explain your position with reasons and details.