B1 Intermediate Writing IELTS · Academic & General Training Health About 40 minutes 1 question

Exercising at Home or Outdoors

About this practice test

Practise B1 English writing by discussing exercise at home and outdoors. Explain both preferences and give your own view with examples.

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.

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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
B1. 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

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  1. Exercising at Home or Outdoors · Essay

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

    Some people prefer to exercise at home, while others prefer to exercise outdoors. Discuss both views and say which you prefer. Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

    Task requirements

    • Explain why some people prefer exercising at home.
    • Explain why others prefer exercising outdoors.
    • Give your own preference and support it with reasons or examples.

    Write at least 250 words. Suggested practice time: 40 minutes.

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.