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CPE Practice Test |
Cambridge PROFICIENCY CPE Practice Test 1
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Read the two texts below.
‘Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own words throughout as far as
possible, and include your own ideas in your answers.
‘Write your answer in 240-280 words
(Organic food sales have rocketed in the past decade, but how many of
those who buy organic food understand what GM (Genetically Modified)
food actually is? A hundred years ago, in some parts of the world everything
was organic; therefore, nothing was organic. It has also come to represent
something of privilege nowadays in that those able to pay for it tend to be
financially beter off. Not buying organic food can even cause raised eye-
‘brows in certain circles - almost like the openly-GM shopper is a sinner.
food:
the way toa and happier future
‘Organic farming was developed in reaction to the use of large-scale farms
and the introduction of chemicals into farming practices. A large number of
people don’t want to feed chemically-drenched apples to themselves or
their families. The side effects of consuming these chemicals aren't entirely
known yet, but vast numbers of people are simply unwilling to take the risk.
‘Not only are these chemicals potentially harmful to humans, but also to the
habitats on which they are sprayed.
Write your essay. Cambridge PROFICIENCY CPE Practice Test 1 Writing
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2. Allocal magazine has asked readers to send in articles on their preferences in public transport.
Say which methods you prefer, explain your reasons and assess whether or not your preferences
are similar to those of the majority of people where you live. If there are problems with some
forms of transport say what they are and what might be done about these problems.
Write your article.
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4. You have been playing a historically based game as part of an afterschool club. You have agreed
to write a review about the game for the club's website. In your review you should give your
opinion of the game and say whether you think games are a good way of learning about history.
Write your review.
4. An online blog in English has invited readers and visitors to send in letters sharing embarrassing
things that have happened to them. You decide to send a letter to them in which you briefly
describe an embarrassing story. Say whether you think these embarrassing moments help us and
‘explain why,
Write your letter.
