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Article: Is being busy always good?Writing

"Article: Is being busy always good?" is a Cambridge B2 First Writing practice task (Article). Cambridge assesses content, communicative achievement, organisation and language on a scale from 0 to 5 per criterion. Plan before you write: identify the target reader, the required register and the number of points you must address. Use accurate vocabulary, varied sentence structures and clear paragraphing that are appropriate to your exam level.

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How should I approach this B2 writing task?

Plan the Article before writing, address every prompt point, keep the expected register, respect the word limit, and use feedback to improve content, organisation, grammar range, and vocabulary precision.

Task prompt

A student magazine is discussing whether people try to do too much. Write an article giving your view, describing how being too busy can affect people and suggesting how to create more free time.

Word limit: 190 words

Assessment criteria

  • Content: All points addressed with relevant detail and examples.
  • Communicative achievement: Appropriate register and tone for the target reader.
  • Organisation: Clear paragraphing with cohesive devices linking ideas.
  • Language: Wide range of vocabulary and structures used with control and accuracy.