B1 English Writing at B1 Level

Question 1

You are writing an email to your landlord to report a broken heater. Which opening is most appropriate for B1 level?

Accepted Answer

Dear Mr Brown, I am writing to let you know that the heater in my flat is not working.

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Hey, the heater's broken, can you fix it ASAP.

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To Whom It May Concern, I hereby wish to formally notify you of a defect.

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Hi! Hope you're well! Quick thing — heater broken lol.

Question 2

Which sentence is the best way to make a polite request in a formal email?

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Could you please send me the form as soon as possible?

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Send me the form now.

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I need the form. Send it.

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Can you send the form? I need it.

Question 3

Which of the following correctly starts a formal letter of complaint?

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I am writing to complain about the service I received on 12 March.

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I want to complain about something that happened.

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This is to tell you I am not happy.

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Hi, I had a bad experience and want to talk about it.

Question 4

Which linking word best completes the sentence? 'The flat is very spacious. ___, it is close to the city centre.'

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Furthermore

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However

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Although

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Despite

Question 5

A friend asks you to write a short note explaining you will be 30 minutes late to meet them. Which note is most appropriate?

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Hi Maria, I'm so sorry but I'm going to be about 30 minutes late. I'll explain when I get there. See you soon!

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Maria, late. 30 min.

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Dear Maria, I regret to inform you I shall be delayed by approximately thirty minutes.

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Maria — can't make it on time, might be late, not sure how long.

Question 6

Which sentence uses a connective of reason correctly?

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I left early because the meeting finished sooner than expected.

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I left early although the meeting finished sooner than expected.

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I left early despite the meeting finished sooner than expected.

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I left early however the meeting finished sooner than expected.