✍️ How to Write an Article – B1 Preliminary (PET) Exam

Writing an article for the B1 Preliminary (PET) exam may seem challenging, but with a clear structure and some handy expressions, you can write a great text.

Example exam question:

Common B1 topics include travel, education, entertainment, work, shopping, and healthy lifestyle. Your article should be engaging, informative, and written for a magazine or website audience.

1. Title

Make it catchy but clear:

• ✅ “The Best Place to Watch a Movie”
• ✨ “Where Does the Magic of Movies Happen?”
• 🎯 For our task: “The Ultimate Travel Destination: Barcelona”

2. Introduction

Hook your reader with a question or imagined situation:

• • “Do you love travelling to cities but need help deciding your next destination?”
• • “Although many people would suggest London, Paris or Rome, my favourite is Barcelona.”

3. Body (1–2 paragraphs)

Answer all task questions with opinions, facts, and personal experiences. Use connectors and B1 grammar:

• • “This Spanish treasure offers an incredible combination of culture, architecture, and entertainment.”
• • “In addition, the local cuisine… is one of the best foods I’ve ever tried.”

4. Closing Line

End with a strong recommendation or thought:

• • “If I were you, I’d choose Barcelona. Trust me, it’s worth every moment!”

• ➪ Use connectors to link ideas (e.g., in addition, however, although).
• ➪ Include a variety of B1 grammar: present perfect, second conditional, superlatives, modal verbs, possessive ’s.
• ➪ Use opinion and advice expressions to sound natural.
• ➪ Write in first and second person (“I”, “you”) to engage readers.