Improving the Library Study Area
About this practice test
Practise B1 English report writing by organising survey findings and recommending improvements to a study area.
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.
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
- 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
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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The library study area · Report
Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.
A student committee has asked for a report on the library study area. A survey of 40 students found that 24 want more quiet seats, 10 want more charging points and 6 want longer opening hours. Write the report.
Task requirements
- State the purpose and organise the findings.
- Use the supplied survey figures accurately.
- Recommend a first improvement and explain why.
Write at least 140 words. Suggested practice time: 25 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.