B1 Writing Skills 2

Question 1

In a B1 Preliminary email to a friend, which opening is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Hi Tom,

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Dear Sir or Madam,

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To whom it may concern,

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Respected Mr Tom,

Question 2

Which sentence uses the past simple correctly?

Accepted Answer

I went to the beach yesterday.

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I have go to the beach yesterday.

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I goed to the beach yesterday.

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I am going to the beach yesterday.

Question 3

What is the best way to end an informal email?

Accepted Answer

See you soon, Anna

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Yours faithfully,

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Best regards, Mr Smith

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Sincerely yours,

Question 4

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

We went to London and saw Big Ben.

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we went to london and saw big ben

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We went to London, and saw Big Ben.

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we went, to London and saw big ben

Question 5

Which linking word best joins: 'It was raining ___ we stayed inside.'?

Accepted Answer

so

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but

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although

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or

Question 6

In a story task, which sentence best sets the scene at the start?

Accepted Answer

It was a sunny morning when Mia woke up early.

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The end was happy.

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Then she said goodbye.

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Finally everyone went home.

Question 7

Which word correctly completes: 'I'm writing to thank you ___ the lovely gift.'?

Accepted Answer

for

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to

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of

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by