B1 English Writing Tasks

Question 1

You need to write an email to your landlord about a broken boiler. Which opening is most appropriate for a B1-level formal email?

Accepted Answer

'Dear Mr Thompson, I am writing to let you know that the boiler in my flat stopped working yesterday evening and there is currently no heating or hot water.'

Answer

This opening uses an appropriate formal greeting (Dear Mr Thompson), clearly states the purpose (boiler stopped working), gives relevant details (when it happened and the impact), and maintains a polite, professional tone suitable for B1.

Question 2

In the B1 writing test, you are asked to write about the advantages of learning English. Which sentence contains a grammatical error?

Accepted Answer

'If you speaks English well, you can communicate with more people in your community.'

Answer

The correct form is 'If you speak English well' (not 'speaks'). After 'you,' the base form of the verb is used, not the third-person singular form.

Question 3

You need to fill in a form at your child's school. The form asks for 'Emergency Contact Details.' Which information would be most appropriate to provide?

Accepted Answer

The name, relationship, and phone number of someone who can be reached if you are unavailable

Answer

Emergency contact details should include a trusted person (name and relationship) with a working phone number who can be reached if the parent or guardian is unavailable during an emergency.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct way to write a UK date in a formal letter?

Accepted Answer

20 March 2026

Answer

In British English formal writing, the standard date format is day-month-year: '20 March 2026'. The US format (month/day/year) and ISO format are not standard in UK formal letters.

Question 5

You are writing a letter to support your spouse's visa application. Which statement would be most helpful to include?

Accepted Answer

'My partner and I have been married since June 2023. We live together at 14 Elm Road, Bristol, and share household bills and responsibilities. I have enclosed copies of our joint bank statements and utility bills as evidence.'

Answer

Visa support letters should include specific factual details: dates, addresses, evidence of shared living arrangements, and mention of supporting documents. This demonstrates a genuine relationship.

B1 English Practice Test

B1 English Practice Test

B1 English Writing Tasks