B1 PET – Exam 1 – Writing（B1 写作（Exam 1））

Read this email from your English-speaking friend Sarah and the notes you have made. Write your email to Sarah using all the notes.

New Message

📩 From: Sarah

📌 Subject: Birthday party!

Hi,

Can you come to my birthday party downtown on Saturday evening at 7 pm? ✍ Yes, I can.

We’re trying to decide if it’s better to have dinner at an Italian bistro or to go to a Chinese restaurant called the Golden Duck. What do you think is the best idea? What do you prefer? ✍ Say which I prefer.

Also, we’re going skiing in the mountains on Sunday morning. Would you like to join us? ✍ Yes, I would.

Let me know if you have any questions. ✍ Ask Sarah…

See you soon,

Sarah

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Example answer

New Message

📩 From: [Your name]

📌 Subject: RE: Birthday party!

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for inviting me! Of course I can come to your birthday party downtown this Saturday evening at 7 pm.

Regarding the dinner, I personally prefer the Italian bistro. I’ve always loved Italian food, but if we go to the Chinese restaurant, I’m sure it’ll be great too!

And skiing on Sunday morning sounds exciting! Yes, I would love to join you all. It’s been a while since I last went skiing, so I’m looking forward to it.

By the way, Sarah, should I bring anything special for the skiing trip?

Looking forward to celebrating with you!

Best wishes,

[Your name]

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## Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) – Exam 1 – Writing

Part 2

Choose ONE of these questions. Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet.

You see this notice on a board at your local library.

Articles wanted!

TRAVEL

Which is your favourite place to visit? Would you recommend others to go there? Why?

Write an article answering these questions, and we will publish it in the library magazine!

Example answer

The Ultimate Travel Destination: Barcelona

Do you love travelling to cities but need help deciding your next destination? Although many people would suggest going to London, Paris or Rome, my favourite is Barcelona.

This Spanish treasure offers an incredible combination of culture, architecture, and entertainment. Can you imagine walking through the historic Gothic Quarter, then relaxing on the Barceloneta beach, and later visiting one of Gaudí’s masterpieces?

In addition, the local cuisine, especially the tapas, is one of the best foods I’ve ever tried. In my opinion, it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss. I strongly recommend Barcelona to anyone seeking a perfect mix of history and leisure.

If I were you, I’d choose Barcelona. Trust me, it’s worth every moment!

If you want to learn more about how to do this task, check our lesson on how to write an article.

You must write a story for a writing competition. Your story must begin with this sentence:

When we got out of the car, it was freezing.

Example answer

Lost in the snow

When we got out of the car, it was freezing. Snow was everywhere, and the wind had made the path disappear. My sister was wearing her new coat, but it wasn’t enough to keep her warm.

We looked around and noticed that the snow had covered all the road signs. We were walking slowly, hoping to find some shelter. Then, we saw a light in the distance. As we approached, we realized it was a small cabin.

Inside, a warm fire was burning. The owner told us he had seen our car and was waiting for us to come. We were grateful and spent the night there, safe from the cold.

If you want to learn more about how to do this task, check our lesson on how to write a past story from a given sentence.

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