Tell the reader which option, side, or preference you support.
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CELPIP Writing Task 2 Survey Template
The strongest Task 2 template is simple: take a clear position early, support it with two controlled reasons, mention a tradeoff only if it helps, and close with a clean decision.
Quick answer
State your choice early, then make the reader trust it with concrete support.
Task 2 is not about sounding academic. It is about taking a position in a survey or opinion-style prompt and making that position easy to follow. A useful template gives you structure without forcing the same copied language into every answer.
Template
A practical Task 2 survey template has four parts
Use a specific benefit, experience, or practical effect.
Add a second supporting point or a clear tradeoff that still supports your choice.
Finish with the same position, not a vague summary.
Timing and scoring
The template matters because Task 2 scores drop when the position gets blurry
Long Task 2 answers often fail because they sound balanced but never clearly decide. The better template protects position control, paragraph direction, and support quality so the response feels deliberate instead of improvised.
Scoring relevance
Clear structure helps organization, support, and task response. It does not replace real ideas, but it makes the ideas easier to score well.
What to review after writing
Can you underline the exact position sentence, the two main supports, and the final close without guessing where they are?
Common mistakes
Task 2 answers usually weaken when support turns generic or indecisive
Position is delayed
The opening circles around the topic but does not tell the reader which option you chose.
Reasons are broad
The answer says something is “better” or “more convenient” without showing how or for whom.
Both sides become equal
The response tries to sound balanced but weakens the final decision and loses scoring force.
What to do next
Use the template, then check whether the position stayed clear under timing
Need scored revision?
Use the writing feedback page to check position control, support, and organization on one real Task 2 draft.
Open AI scoringNeed stronger high-band control?
Open the target-9 writing page if the issue is not basic structure but cleaner support and more controlled revision.
Open target 9+FAQ
Task 2 template questions
Should I discuss both sides equally in Task 2?
No. You can mention the other side briefly, but your own choice should stay clear and better supported.
How many main reasons should I use?
Usually two clear supports are enough if they are specific and easy to follow.
What should I check after a weak Task 2 response?
Check whether the position was clear early, whether the reasons were specific, and whether the close matched the same decision.