Writing B1 (PET)

Cómo es el examen de Writing

• Duración: 45 minutos, 2 partes. Cada parte vale un máximo de 20 puntos.
• Part 1 (obligatoria): responder a un email, usando unas notas que da el examen. Unas 100 palabras.
• Part 2: eliges 1 de 2 preguntas: un article o una story. Unas 100 palabras.
• Cuidan cuatro cosas: contenido (respondes a todo lo que piden), comunicación, organización y lenguaje.

Fuente: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/preliminary/exam-format/

Part 1: el email

Recibes un email de un amigo y unas notas. Tienes que contestar tocando todas las notas. Si te dejas una, pierdes puntos de contenido. Usa un tono informal y amistoso.

Ejemplo de email (Part 1)

Tarea de ejemplo: Tu amigo Sam te escribe: "I am going to visit your town next month! Which day is best for you? What would you like to do together? Shall we eat in a restaurant?" Notas: elige el día - proponer una actividad - decir dónde comer. Escribe tu respuesta (unas 100 palabras).

Hi Sam,

Thanks for your email! I am so happy that you are coming to visit me.

Saturday is the best day for me because I do not have to work. In the morning, we could go to the old market in the centre. There are lots of small shops and you can buy nice presents there. After that, we could walk along the river if the weather is good.

For lunch, I know a fantastic little restaurant near my house. They make very good pasta and the prices are not high. Shall we meet there at one o clock?

Please tell me when your train arrives and I will wait for you at the station.

See you soon!

Maria

(Aprox. 115 palabras)

Part 2: article o story

Eliges entre dos preguntas. Lee las dos, elige la que te resulte más fácil de contar con tu vocabulario, no la que te parezca más bonita.

Ejemplo de article (Part 2)

Tarea de ejemplo: Escribe un artículo para una revista de jóvenes: "My favourite way to relax". (Unas 100 palabras)

My favourite way to relax

After a long week at school, I need to relax, and my favourite way is to go cycling in the countryside.

First of all, it is great exercise and it makes me feel full of energy. Secondly, I can listen to nature instead of the noise of the city. Last Sunday, for example, I saw two deer near the river. It was wonderful!

You do not need to spend much money, because you only need a bike and a bottle of water. I usually go with my brother, but it is also nice to go alone and think.

If you have never tried it, I think you should. You will love it!

(Aprox. 105 palabras)

Ejemplo de story (Part 2)

Tarea de ejemplo: Tu historia debe empezar con esta frase: "When Lucas opened the door, he could not believe his eyes." (Unas 100 palabras)

When Lucas opened the door, he could not believe his eyes. The living room was full of balloons and all his friends were shouting "Surprise!"

He had forgotten that it was his birthday. That morning he had been very sad because nobody had called him. Now he understood why.

His sister brought a huge chocolate cake with sixteen candles. Lucas laughed and blew them out quickly. Then everybody started to dance.

Later, his best friend gave him a present. It was a small box with a ticket to his favourite football match. Lucas was so happy that he almost cried. It was the best birthday of his life.

(Aprox. 105 palabras)

Errores habituales en B1

• No responder a todas las notas del email.
• Escribir muy pocas palabras (menos de 80) o muchísimas más de 100: apunta a unas 100.
• Olvidar el pasado en la story (go en lugar de went).
• Frases muy largas sin puntos ni conectores: mejor frases cortas y claras.
• Usar un tono demasiado formal en el email a un amigo.

Consejos

• Subraya las notas del email y táchalas según las vayas usando.
• Haz un esquema de 2 minutos antes de escribir.
• Cuenta tus palabras al practicar para acostumbrarte a las 100.
• Reserva 3 minutos para releer: mayúsculas, puntos, ortografía.
• Usa palabras que sabes escribir bien, no arriesgues con palabras raras.