C1 Advanced Writing Exam – Part 1: Essay of Medical Services

 📝 C1 Advanced Writing Exam – Part 1: Essay

Task Type: Essay

Time: 45 minutes

Word Limit: 220–260 words

 

Communicative Purpose: To present a balanced discussion of the topic using formal, academic-style language.

 

Instructions to Candidates:

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 220–260 words in an appropriate style.

 

Writing Task:

You have attended a seminar about public services and your tutor has asked you to write an essay on local medical services in your town. You have made the notes below:

Local medical services:

• accessibility
• quality of care
• funding

Some opinions expressed in the discussion:

• “Many people still struggle to get a doctor’s appointment when they need one.”
• “Local hospitals offer excellent treatment, but waiting times are too long.”
• “Public medical services are underfunded and cannot keep up with demand.”

 

Write an essay discussing two of the points in your notes.

You should explain which point is more important, giving reasons to support your opinion.

You may, if you wish, make use of the opinions expressed in the discussion, but you should use your own words as far as possible.

 

✅ Assessment Focus:

• Content: relevant, well-developed ideas (2.5 points)
• Communicative Achievement: formal tone, consistent register (2.5 points)
• Organisation: clear structure with logical paragraphing and cohesive devices (2.5 points)
• Language: wide range of vocabulary and structures, accuracy and sophistication (2.5 points)