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This B1 writing guide covers the writing tasks that appear in the Cambridge test called B1 Preliminary (PET). These tasks are:

• Emails
• Articles
• Stories

This book provides 6 sample B1 Preliminary Writing tasks and answers for each type of writing, plus more than 300 useful expressions that 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

• 90+ pages of exclusive and original writing content
• Step-by-step writing strategy to produce any type of writing task easily
• 6 examples of every task type (emails, articles and stories)
• 300+ useful phrases ready to use in your writings
• Description of the B1 Writing paper and every type of task
• List and explanation of connectors for B1 writing
• Extras and freebies to maximise your writing practice
• Sample mark sheet and assessment criteria for B1 Preliminary Writing

WRITING B1: TASK DESCRIPTION

Besides the sample tasks and expressions, this guide also contains:

• Description of B1 Writing Part 1 and Part 2
• Full description of every B1 writing task type
• Guidance on developing an appropriate writing strategy for each type of task
• Explanation of how writing is assessed and a sample mark sheet.

WHO'S THIS B1 WRITING GUIDE FOR?

In general, this writing guide is aimed at:

• Students of English as a foreign language looking to improve their writing abilities in preparation for the B1 Preliminary certificate (formerly known as PET or Preliminary English Test)
• EFL Teachers looking for B1 writing support materials to use with their own students.

B1 PRELIMINARY WRITING: PARTS 1 & 2

In 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 1

Candidates 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. 

PET Writing Part 2

Candidates 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 TASKS

Thanks 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.

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