B2 First Writing
Horizons Language School · Cambridge Practice
Sample Test 1 · Writing
Complete Part 1 and, if requested by your teacher, one or more Part 2 tasks. Use the word counters and submit your answers when you finish.
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Part 1 – Essay
Write your answer in 140–190 words in an appropriate essay style.
Task: In your English class you have been talking about the environment. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Essay question: Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do you think these problems can be solved?
Notes – write about:
Essay question: Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do you think these problems can be solved?
Notes – write about:
- transport
- rivers and seas
- your own idea
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Part 2 – Question 2: Review
Write your answer in 140–190 words.
Book reviews wanted
Have you read a book in which the main character behaved in a surprising way?
Write us a review of the book, explaining what the main character did and why it was surprising. Tell us whether or not you would recommend this book to other people.
The best reviews will be published in the magazine.
Have you read a book in which the main character behaved in a surprising way?
Write us a review of the book, explaining what the main character did and why it was surprising. Tell us whether or not you would recommend this book to other people.
The best reviews will be published in the magazine.
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Part 2 – Question 3: Article
Write your answer in 140–190 words.
Articles wanted
The most useful thing I have ever learned.
What is the most useful thing you have learned? Who did you learn it from? Why is it useful?
Write us an article answering these questions. We will publish the best articles on our website.
The most useful thing I have ever learned.
What is the most useful thing you have learned? Who did you learn it from? Why is it useful?
Write us an article answering these questions. We will publish the best articles on our website.
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Part 2 – Question 4: Email
Write your answer in 140–190 words.
From: David
Subject: touring holiday
Some college friends of mine are visiting your area soon for a week’s touring holiday. They would like to travel around and learn about your local area and its history.
Can you tell me about some of the places they could visit? What’s the best way to travel around – car, bike or coach?
Thanks,
David
Subject: touring holiday
Some college friends of mine are visiting your area soon for a week’s touring holiday. They would like to travel around and learn about your local area and its history.
Can you tell me about some of the places they could visit? What’s the best way to travel around – car, bike or coach?
Thanks,
David
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