TEF Canada Writing Task A Samples

Task A is not a creativity contest. It tests whether you can continue a short factual text with coherent sequencing, appropriate register, and accurate narration.

Most candidates lose marks by changing the genre. If the prompt begins like a newspaper item, your continuation should still sound like a newspaper item.

A reliable Task A answer uses three small moves: explain what happened, add one or two concrete developments, then close with a consequence or official reaction.

This structure works because it gives the examiner a clear narrative without wasting words on introductions.

Write under a strict 10-minute limit. After each attempt, check whether every sentence adds new information and whether your verb tenses are controlled.

If you already write at B1/B2 level, the fastest improvement usually comes from cleaner transitions and fewer tense errors.