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Tips For B2 Exam

The document provides tips for the B2 exam, including reading questions carefully, making a short plan before writing, choosing an appropriate style, inventing information if needed, using a variety of grammar structures, trying to use high-level vocabulary, reviewing previously written papers, and details about the general exam format including writing and speaking tasks.

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Tips For B2 Exam

The document provides tips for the B2 exam, including reading questions carefully, making a short plan before writing, choosing an appropriate style, inventing information if needed, using a variety of grammar structures, trying to use high-level vocabulary, reviewing previously written papers, and details about the general exam format including writing and speaking tasks.

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TIPS FOR B2

EXAM
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MAKE SURE THAT THE
ANSWER THE QUESTION

Read the questions carefully and answer all


parts. This is the easiest way to lose marks
on the exam. Make sure every point you
make refers back to the central question.
MAKE A SHORT PLAN
Taking 3-5 minutes to plan what you are
going to write before you write it makes a
huuuuuuge difference.
CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE
STYLE
.
Choose if it should be formal or informal, what
kind of language would be appropriate,
contractions or no contractions
INVENT INFORMATION IF YOU
DON’T HAVE ANY IDEAS
Luckily, you do not have to tell the truth in your answer. You can create
information on the writing test.
ADVICE
This tip is important for the writing and speaking parts of the exam. As long
as the information makes sense, it doesn’t have to be true!
INVENT INFORMATION IF YOU
DON’T HAVE ANY IDEAS
Luckily, you do not have to tell the truth in your answer. You can create
information on the writing test.
ADVICE
This tip is important for the writing and speaking parts of the exam. As long
as the information makes sense, it doesn’t have to be true!
USE A VARIETY OF GRAMMAR
STRUCTURES
Luckily, you do not have to tell the truth in your answer. You can create
information on the writing test.
ADVICE
This tip is important for the writing and speaking parts of the exam. As long
as the information makes sense, it doesn’t have to be true!
TRY TO USE HIGH LEVEL
VOCABULARY
This is your chance to show off what you have learned during the course.
REVIEW THE PAPERS THAT
YOU HAVE ALREADY WRITTEN
Think about your strengths and weaknesses
How can you improve
Look at other examples online
GENERAL EXAM FORMAT
THE FORMAT OF B2.4 END-OF-TERM TEST
Tested Skills: Writing and Speaking
WRITING
Task 1: Write an informal email/ letter to a friend. In the email/ letter, students have to include ideas about 3 given
cues
Or Write a reply email/ letter to a friend answering questions mentioned in their letter.
Length: 120 words
Task 2: Choose between two questions to write a 150-word paragraph about a topic.
SPEAKING: VSTEP format, including 3 parts
Note: All topics in Writing and Speaking tests are related to Units 1-5 in Skillful 3 coursebooks.
WRITING TASK
WRITING TASK 1
Sample 1
This is part of a letter you received from an English speaking friend.
I’m planning to visit you in September with my parents. Could you help me find a good
place to stay for a week? Can you suggest some activities in your area? And what kinds of
clothes should I pack?
Write an email responding to Ann. You should write at least 120 words. You do not need
to include your name or addresses. Your response will be evaluated in terms of Task
Fulfilment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.
Sample 2
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your
classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/
her. In your letter:
- apologize for the mistake
- find out how important the book is to him/ her
- say what you will do
SPEAKING PART 1
SPEAKING TEST 1
PART 1: SOCIAL INTERACTION
1. Let’s talk about flowers.
- What is your favourite flower?
- Do you prefer to give or receive flowers? Why?
- What is the national flower of your country?
2. Let’s talk about technology
- What kinds of electronic devices do you have in your house?
- What do you think robots should be used for?
- Do you think modern technology reduces or increases stress? Why?
PART 2: SOLUTION
DISCUSSION
This is the situation for you:
Your brother has just graduated from university. Three
options are suggested for him: looking for a job, staying at
home and unwinding for a short time, and pursuing higher
education. Which do you think is the best choice?
PART 3: TOPIC DEVELOPMENT

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