C1 Advanced (CAE) Report: Topics

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 1

You have just completed six months in a new job. In preparation for a progress
meeting, you have been asked to write a report to your manager.

Your report should explain what you feel you have achieved in the job so far,
describe any problems you have had, and suggest any future training that
would be suitable.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 2

You have just finished a three-week study and work programme in an

English-speaking country. You studied English language in the mornings and
worked for a local company in the afternoons. The programme organiser has
asked you to write a report about your experience.

In your report, you should evaluate the programme, explaining which part
of the programme was more useful, and suggest changes you would
recommend for next year’s programme.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 3

As part of an exchange programme, you recently spent a week staying in

another country with someone who had previously stayed with you as part of
the same exchange programme. You have been asked to write a report on
your experience.

Your report should include where you went and who you stayed with, and
what you did during your visit. It should also include a comparison between
your visit and the person’s previous stay with you, as well as any points you
wish to make about the exchange programme in general.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 4

As a member of the entertainments committee at the place where you work or

study, you have been asked to write a report on the events that the committee
organized over the past year.

In your report, you should describe events that took place and what they
involved, say whether they were successful or not, and comment on the
organization of them.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 5

As part of a class project about education and work, you have been asked to
write a report on what young people in your city, region or country do after
they leave school.

Your report should include information about further studies that some
young people do after they leave school and the kind of jobs that other
young people do immediately after leaving school, and you should also
mention where you got the information from.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220- 260words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 6

You see this announcement on the noticeboard of the international college

where you are studying.

MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS IN THE COLLEGE LIBRARY

In the library, we would like to offer a wider range of reading material to

students studying different languages.

Please write a report for the library staff recommending one newspaper or
magazine that somebody learning your language would find interesting and
helpful.
Your report should briefly describe the newspaper or magazine and explain
what somebody studying your language could learn about the culture of your
untry from reading it.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220- 260words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 7

Your local authority is conducting a survey into the language learning habits of
the people between 16-45 in the area. They have asked for a report on the
types of methods used in state run schools and language centres. T

hey have asked for some suggestions on how to improve their facilities,
teaching methods and resources.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220- 260words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 8

You have just completed a cooking course. As part of the school’s research
and efforts to offer superior classes, they have asked you to write an
evaluation of your experience as a student.

Your report should discuss what you learned from the class and what you
thought of the teachers and their instruction methods. Mention any ways
you think the class could be improved and say whether you would or would
not recommend the course to a friend or relative.
Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 9

You work as an environmentalist for the local council.

A large shopping centre has recently been built in your area. You have been
asked to visit the shopping centre and to write a report saying what effect the
shopping centre might have on the local environment and the community.

Your report should state both the positive and the negative aspects of the
shopping centre. Finally, you should make some suggestions as to how the
more negative aspects could be improved.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260 words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 10

You have just completed six months working as a volunteer for a global
organisation helping to educate children in Africa. In preparation for a meeting
with the person in charge of your area, you have been asked to write a report
to him/her.

Your report should explain what you feel you have achieved in this position
so far, describe any problems you have had, and suggest any
improvements you think are necessary.
Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260words
C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 11

For a political science class you are taking, the professor asks you to conduct
a small survey of students to learn more about their voting habits in elections
of local officials.

The professor asks that you create a report organising the data you collect on:

■ if and why people vote

■ do they vote based on single issues
■ political party affiliation
■ what do they read or consult to inform themselves about the issues and
political leaders and candidates of the day

Include other factors or ideas in your report as you see fit

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260 words

C1 Advanced (CAE) Report Topic/Question 12

Some business leaders are coming to your town to find out more about the
shopping facilities.

You have been asked to write a report for the leader of the group. Your report
should:

■ Explain what are the most popular types of shop in your town.
■ Include ideas for how the shopping facilities can be improved.

Write your report. Word Requirement: 220 – 260 words.