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✍️B2 First for Schools80 dk
WritingB2 First for Schools Exam Guide
80
minutes
2
questions
3
task type
Writing is scored on the Cambridge English Scale (B2 First range about 160-190). Around 160 means a pass at CEFR B2, and the certificate is valid for life.
Tested Skills
Essay structureArgument developmentFormal writingCoherenceGrammatical accuracy
Question Types
1Essay (Part 1)
2Email / Letter or Review
3Article or Story
Task Types
B2 First for Schools Writing
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Essay (Part 1)
You write a discursive essay (140-190 words) giving your opinion on a given topic.
Strategies:
- •Plan a clear structure: introduction, main points and conclusion.
- •Cover both given points and add an idea of your own.
2
Email / Letter or Review
You choose one task such as an email, letter or review and write 140-190 words.
Strategies:
- •Match your style to the reader, whether formal or informal.
- •Answer every part of the task to satisfy the target reader.
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Article or Story
You write an engaging article or narrative on a given prompt with the right tone.
Strategies:
- •Use a lively, engaging style to interest the reader.
- •Use a range of tenses and descriptive language.
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Golden Tips
- ✓Always plan before you write to keep your ideas organised.
- ✓Use a variety of structures and advanced vocabulary.
- ✓Stay within the word count of 140-190 words.
- ✓Leave time to check grammar, spelling and punctuation.
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Writing an essay without a clear structure.
- ✗Using the wrong register, like slang in a formal letter.
- ✗Going far over or under the word limit.
- ✗Repeating basic vocabulary instead of showing range.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Writing section
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Template
B2 First Writing Sample Answers
Marked example essays and articles with examiner feedback.
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Guide
Advanced Linking and Discourse Markers
A guide to connectors for essays, reviews and articles.
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Practice
Writing Task Type Workbook (B2)
Practice and models for essays, emails, reviews and stories.
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