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✍️B1 Preliminary for Schools45 dk
WritingB1 Preliminary for Schools Exam Guide
45
minutes
2
questions
3
task type
Writing is scored on the Cambridge English Scale (B1 Preliminary range about 140-170). Around 140 means a pass at CEFR B1, and certificates have lifetime validity.
Tested Skills
Email writingNarrative writingParagraph structureCoherenceGrammatical accuracy
Question Types
1Email / Letter
2Article or Story
3Planning & Checking
Task Types
B1 Preliminary for Schools Writing
1
Email / Letter
You reply to a short email or note, covering all the points you are given.
Strategies:
- •Use a friendly but appropriate tone for the person you write to.
- •Cover all four content notes shown around the message.
2
Article or Story
You choose to write an article or a story of about 100 words on a given topic.
Strategies:
- •Plan your paragraphs before you start writing.
- •Use a range of linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
3
Planning & Checking
You organise ideas into clear paragraphs and check your work for errors.
Strategies:
- •Leave two minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling.
- •Vary your sentence length to make your writing more interesting.
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Golden Tips
- ✓Always answer the question fully and stay on topic.
- ✓Learn useful phrases for emails, articles and stories.
- ✓Count your words so you stay close to the required length.
- ✓Use past tenses correctly when telling a story.
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Forgetting one of the content points in the email.
- ✗Writing far too few or too many words.
- ✗Using the same simple linking word again and again.
- ✗Mixing up tenses, especially in stories.
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Writing section
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Template
B1 Preliminary Writing Sample Answers
Marked example answers showing what good B1 writing looks like.
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Guide
Linking Words and Phrases Guide
A reference of connectors for emails, articles and stories.
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Practice
Writing Skills Workbook (B1)
Guided exercises for planning and writing each text type.
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