This is a high-scoring sample answer for the following Cambridge B2 First writing Part 2 review question below where there is also a list of less common vocabulary with definitions. Collocations on travel are here. Read the sample answer, then send me your essay in the comments. I will give you a quick score and also some comments if I have time. Why not start today?
B2 First Part 1 Essay Sample Answer
You recently had a one-day excursion with your class to a local place of interest. Now the director of your college has asked you to write a report about it for senior teachers to read. You should explain what you did and say why you think the day was a success.
Write your report.
Trip to The Palace of Holyrood House
This report is about the trip our class took to the royal family’s residence in Edinburgh, the Palace of Holyrood House. We went there last Friday morning, returning in the early afternoon to miss the Friday rush hour traffic.
Holyrood House
There was much interesting history that happened in the palace, including a murder and other intrigue. The furnishings were often of historic value also, but the main point which everyone loved was not the secret staircase, but the gorgeous views of the cliffs of Salsbury Crags outside in the park.
Holyrood Park
The weather was good, and everyone had been told to come with enough food for their lunch. Everybody went across the road to the park and ate their lunches and fed the ducks in the pond with what they did not need.
Return
For the afternoon a stroll up the Royal Mile had been planned, with souvenir shopping also on the agenda. A good time was had by all, and they voted the trip a success, even if it was a little short.
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Less Common Vocabulary for B2 First Writing
residence – a person’s home, especially a large and impressive one
palace – The official residence of a royal personage or other high dignitary.
rush hour – a time during each day when traffic is at its heaviest
historic – famous or important in history, or potentially so
staircase – a set of stairs and its surrounding walls or structure
gorgeous – splendidly or showily brilliant or magnificent
souvenir– a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event
agenda – a list of items or activities
Even more vocabulary on travel is available here.
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