➤ B1 Preliminary (PET) Email: Structure
1. Open an email
Hi Tom, / Dear Ms Brown,
2. Opening paragraph
Start with a greeting and say something friendly related to the situation.
3. Main content (Answer the questions)
Paragraph 1: Answer the first important point
Paragraph 2: Answer the second important point
Paragraph 3: Answer the third important point
4. Closing paragraph
Finish by saying something friendly related to the situation.
5. Close an email
Love, / Lots of love, / All the best, / Take care, / Best wishes,
(Signature)
For the B1 Preliminary for Schools (PET) exam, writing an
article requires:
- a catchy title
- an engaging
introduction
- structured body
paragraphs answering the prompt's questions
- about 100 words total
- using a friendly,
neutral-to-informal style, suited for a school magazine or website.
· Title: Make it
short and relevant to grab attention.
· Introduction: Hook the
reader, often by asking a direct question.
· Main Body: Answer all
questions or points listed in the task instructions clearly.
· Conclusion: End with a
final thought, opinion, or recommendation.
Essential Tips for Success
· Answer everything: Check the
prompt for specific questions and make sure you address every single one.
· Use paragraphs: Separate
your intro, main points, and conclusion into 3 or 4 clear blocks.
· Link your
ideas: Use
basic connectors like because, so, but, however, and, also.
· Show off
vocabulary: Include interesting adjectives and
topic-specific words.
