📝 B2 Writing Exam Task: Article of My Best Day Outing

 📝 B2 Writing Exam Task: Article of My Best Day Outing

 

Instructions: You are going to write an article for your school magazine about your best day outing.

 

In your article, you should:

• Describe where you went and who you were with.
• Explain what made that day special or unforgettable.
• Reflect on how you felt during the outing and what you learned from the experience.

 

✅ Write between 140 and 190 words.

 

Your article should include:

• An interesting title
• An introduction that attracts readers
• Two or three paragraphs developing your ideas
• A conclusion expressing your personal reflection

 

💡 Example Title:

A Day I’ll Never Forget

 

 Maximum score: 20 points (5 criteria × 4 points)

Word range: 140–190 words

Criterion	2 – Excellent	1.5 – Good	1 – Satisfactory	0.5 – Weak
1. Content & Task Achievement	Fully covers all points with detailed and engaging ideas; clearly within the word range.	Covers all points; some ideas could be expanded; within or slightly outside the word range.	Covers most points; some lack of clarity or minor irrelevance; slightly under/over word range.	Limited or off-topic ideas; ignores key prompts or word range.
2. Organization & Cohesion	Clear structure with logical paragraphing and smooth connectors.	Well-organized with some minor issues in flow.	Some organization; ideas sometimes disconnected.	Lacks structure; ideas difficult to follow.
3. Language Range & Accuracy	Wide range of vocabulary and grammar; very few minor errors.	Good control; some errors but meaning clear.	Limited range; noticeable repetition or errors.	Frequent mistakes affecting understanding.
4. Style & Communicative Effect	Natural, engaging tone suitable for an article; strong sense of audience.	Appropriate tone and register with occasional lapses.	Generally clear but lacks liveliness or consistency in tone.	Inappropriate or confusing tone; lacks reader engagement.
5. Mechanics (Spelling, Punctuation, Word Count)	Almost no spelling or punctuation errors; between 140–190 words.	Minor errors; slightly under or over word limit.	Several errors that occasionally distract the reader.	Frequent or serious errors; far outside word range.