Dr. Kara Abdolmaleki, PhD · TESL Canada · Certified CELPIP Instructor L1
Survey task CLB 6 surveycommunityCLB 6recreationfeedback

Community recreation centre feedback survey (CLB 6)

Task prompt

Your local recreation centre wants feedback from users. Complete a short survey about your experience with the facilities, the staff, and the programs offered. Suggest one improvement.

Your task

Complete a recreation centre feedback survey. You must:

  • Comment on facilities, staff, and programs
  • Give ratings with short explanations
  • Suggest one specific improvement
  • Use clear, simple language

Word count target: 90–130 words


Model answer (CLB 6)

Recreation Centre User Survey

How would you rate the facilities? Good. The gym equipment is modern and there is enough space for everyone. The change rooms are clean.

How would you rate the staff? Very good. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful. They always answer my questions quickly.

How would you rate the programs? Fair. There are many programs for children and seniors, but not many for young adults like me. I would like more fitness classes in the evening.

What one improvement would you suggest? I suggest adding more evening fitness classes, such as yoga or cardio, between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Many working adults cannot attend daytime classes.


Why this scores CLB 6

CLB CriterionWhat this response does well
PurposeAnswers all four survey sections
DetailSpecific equipment, times, examples of classes
OrganizationFollows survey format cleanly
TonePositive and constructive — appropriate for community feedback
VocabularyClear and accurate; relevant terms used correctly
GrammarSimple sentences, mostly correct, consistent present tense

Common mistakes at CLB 4–5

Weak versionWhy it loses marks
”It is good. I like it.”No specific detail, no improvement suggestion
Rating without any explanationEven at CLB 6, one sentence of explanation is expected
Forgetting the improvement suggestionThis is a required part of the task
”The staff is good but sometimes bad.”Vague contradiction; explain the “bad” specifically or drop it

Examiner tip

At CLB 6, you do not need sophisticated vocabulary. You need complete answers. Every section of the survey must have at least one full sentence of comment. The improvement suggestion must be specific — not just “add more classes” but “add yoga and cardio classes in the evenings.” One specific detail lifts a CLB 5 answer to a CLB 6.

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