B1 Preliminary Writing
Horizons Language School · Cambridge Practice
Sample Test 1 · Writing
Complete Part 1 and one Part 2 task. Your teacher may also ask you to complete both Part 2 tasks for extra practice.
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Part 1 – Email to Sandy
You must answer this question. Write your answer in about 100 words.
Question 1: Read this email from your English-speaking friend Sandy and the notes you have made. Write your email to Sandy using all the notes.
Notes to include:
Email
Hi,
I’m so excited that you’re coming to stay with me for a week!
On your first evening here, there’s a rock concert in our town. Would you like to go to the concert or would you prefer us to relax at home?
Also, shall we go climbing in the mountains while you’re here?
Let me know if you have any questions.
See you soon
Sandy
Reply to Sandy’s excitement: Me too!
Say whether you prefer the concert or relaxing at home.
Say no to climbing and explain why.
Ask Sandy a question.
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Part 2 – Question 2: Article
Choose one Part 2 question. Write your answer in about 100 words.
Articles wanted!
FILMS
What kind of films do you enjoy?
Do you prefer watching them at the cinema or at home? Why?
Write an article answering these questions and we will put it on our website.
FILMS
What kind of films do you enjoy?
Do you prefer watching them at the cinema or at home? Why?
Write an article answering these questions and we will put it on our website.
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Part 2 – Question 3: Story
Choose one Part 2 question. Write your answer in about 100 words. Your story must begin with the sentence below.
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
As the plane flew lower, Lou saw the golden beaches of the island below.
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