B1 English Writing Tasks

Question 1

You need to write an email to your landlord about a broken boiler. Which opening is most appropriate for a B1-level formal email?

Accepted Answer

'Dear Mr Thompson, I am writing to let you know that the boiler in my flat stopped working yesterday evening and there is currently no heating or hot water.'

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'Hey mate, boiler's broken again lol'

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'To Whom It May Concern, I hereby formally notify you of a critical infrastructure failure pertaining to the central heating apparatus.'

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'Fix the boiler please. It's freezing.'

Question 2

In the B1 writing test, you are asked to write about the advantages of learning English. Which sentence contains a grammatical error?

Accepted Answer

'If you speaks English well, you can communicate with more people in your community.'

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'Learning English can help you find better job opportunities in the UK.'

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'English is widely spoken around the world, which makes it useful for travelling.'

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'Many employers in the UK require a good level of English from their staff.'

Question 3

You need to fill in a form at your child's school. The form asks for 'Emergency Contact Details.' Which information would be most appropriate to provide?

Accepted Answer

The name, relationship, and phone number of someone who can be reached if you are unavailable

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Your email address and social media profiles

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Your child's favourite teacher's name

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Your home address and the date you moved in

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct way to write a UK date in a formal letter?

Accepted Answer

20 March 2026

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03/20/2026

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March 20th, 2026

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2026-03-20

Question 5

You are writing a letter to support your spouse's visa application. Which statement would be most helpful to include?

Accepted Answer

'My partner and I have been married since June 2023. We live together at 14 Elm Road, Bristol, and share household bills and responsibilities. I have enclosed copies of our joint bank statements and utility bills as evidence.'

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'My partner is a really nice person and everyone likes them.'

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'Please give my partner a visa because they need one.'

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'My partner's immigration status is a private matter and I do not wish to provide details.'

Question 6

In formal UK English writing, which sign-off is most appropriate when you know the recipient's name?

Accepted Answer

'Yours sincerely, John Smith'

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'Cheers, John'

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'Yours faithfully, John Smith'

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'Best, John'