B2 Upper-intermediate Writing Cambridge English writing practice Travel About 40 minutes 1 question

Cambridge B2 First for Schools — Story: A Plan Changed by the Weather

About this practice test

Practise B2 English writing for Cambridge B2 First for Schools with a story about a plan changed by the weather.

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.

  1. A Plan Changed by the Weather · Cambridge B2 First for Schools — Story

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    Your teacher has asked for a story beginning: "Everyone was ready to leave, but the sky suddenly turned dark." Include a journey and a surprising discovery.

    Task requirements

    • Use the given opening.
    • Include a journey and a surprising discovery.
    • Give the narrative a clear sequence and ending.

    140–190 words. 40-minute practice.

    Use the supplied opening and any required elements to develop a coherent narrative. 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.