B2 Upper-intermediate
Writing
Cambridge English writing practice
Daily life
About 40 minutes
1 question
Cambridge B2 First — Article: A Small Change with a Big Effect
About this practice test
Practise B2 English writing for Cambridge B2 First with a article about a small change with a big effect.
What you’ll practice
Answering the task
Address the purpose, audience and every requirement.
Developing your ideas
Build clear paragraphs with relevant support.
Using language well
Choose precise vocabulary and varied, accurate sentences.
What to expect:
1 writing task. Write and save each response, then choose feedback for 25 coins. Sign in to receive feedback and practice scores out of 10.
The practice timer allows 40 minutes.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.
- Practice level
- B2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Writing response
How to approach this practice
Identify the purpose of the task and plan your main points before writing. For a visual task, compare the important features and use the supplied data accurately.
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A Small Change with a Big Effect · Cambridge B2 First — Article
Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.
A lifestyle website wants articles about small changes that improve everyday life. Write an article describing a change you recommend and why readers should try it.
Task requirements
- Describe a specific change.
- Explain its benefits with examples.
- Engage readers and give practical advice.
140–190 words. 40-minute practice.
Engage the specified readership and develop a relevant response to every part of the prompt. Write 140–190 words. Timing is a practice allocation within the shared Writing paper.
What to review next
Check every task requirement, paragraph organisation, word choice and sentence accuracy. Revise your response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.
A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.