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Report: Residential course accommodation — Writing

"Report: Residential course accommodation" is a Cambridge B2 First Writing practice task (Report). 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 Report 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

You recently attended a residential course. The course director has asked you to write a report evaluating the accommodation and suggesting improvements for future participants. Write your report.

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.