Writing B1

WRITING B1: THE ULTIMATE PET WRITING GUIDE FOR B1 CAMBRIDGEThis B1 writing guide covers the writing tasks that appear in the Cambridge test calledáB1 Preliminary (PET). These tasks are:- Emails- Articles- StoriesThis book providesá6 sample B1 Preliminary Writing tasksáand answers for each type of writing, plus more thaná300 useful expressionsáthat candidates can use in their writings for B1 Cambridge. Ideally, students should use these samples as models for their own writing tasks, making use of the helpful phrases provided at the end of each section.CONTENTS OF THIS WRITING PET BOOK-á90+ pagesáof exclusive and original writing content-áStep-by-step writing strategyáto produce any type of writing task easily-á6 examples of every task typeá(emails, articles and stories)-á300+ useful phrasesáready to use in your writings-áDescription of the B1 Writingápaper and every type of task- List and explanation ofáconnectors for B1 writing-áExtras and freebiesáto maximise your writing practice-áSample mark sheet and assessment criteriaáfor B1 Preliminary WritingWRITING B1: TASK DESCRIPTIONBesides the sample tasks and expressions, this guide also contains:- Description ofáB1 Writing Part 1 and Part 2- Full description of everyáB1 writing task type- Guidance on developing an appropriateáwriting strategyáfor each type of task- Explanation ofáhow writing is assessedáand aásample mark sheet.WHO?S THIS B1 WRITING GUIDE FOR?In general, this writing guide is aimed at:-áStudents of English as a foreign languageálooking to improve their writing abilities in preparation for the B1 Preliminary certificate (formerly known as PET or Preliminary English Test)-áEFL Teachersálooking for B1 writing support materials to use with their own students.B1 PRELIMINARY WRITING: PARTS 1 & 2In the two parts of the B1 Preliminary Writing paper, candidates have to show that they can write different types of texts in English. There are two parts, and they have 45 minutes to complete both parts.PET Writing Part 1Candidates are provided with a message they have received by email. The text is annotated with a set of prompts presented as notes. Candidates have to read and interpret the email and respond to it accordingly. In their answer, they must include the four content points in a response of around 100 words.áPET Writing Part 2Candidates have to write a text from a choice of two text types: article or story. These different types of tasks are designed to provide situations and contexts in which candidates can put together and develop their ideas on a subject, with a specific purpose for writing, target reader and context in mind.THE WRITING PROCESS FOR B1 PRELIMINARY TASKSThanks to this writing guide, you can now develop your own foolproof writing method. This guide provides you with a step-by-step writing process which you can apply to every B1 writing task you do, from the brainstorming stage to editing and reviewing your final draft.Get your copy now and nail your PET Writing test!