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Essay: Phones during lessonsWriting

"Essay: Phones during lessons" is a Cambridge B2 First Writing practice task (Essay). 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 Essay 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

In your English class, you have been discussing technology at school. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay. Students should not be allowed to use mobile phones during lessons. Do you agree? Notes: 1. concentration 2. useful learning tools 3. your own idea Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.

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.