B2 First for Schools case studies
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B2 First for Schools is a Cambridge English Qualification at CEFR level B2, reported on the Cambridge English Scale in the 160–179 range. It is the school-age version of B2 First: the two are at the same CEFR level and follow the same format, but B2 First for Schools is tailored to the interests and experience of school-age learners, while B2 First is designed for adults. Both show that a learner can communicate effectively face-to-face, express opinions and present arguments, follow the news, and write clear, detailed English such as emails, letters, articles and reviews. The qualification sits between B1 Preliminary for Schools and C1 Advanced and is accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide. The B2 First for Schools case studies are 5 cases and about 4,427 words.
1The repeated word that looked like the answer: Part 6 gapped text
Elena, 15, is three months from sitting B2 First for Schools. Her teacher sets Part 6 of Reading and Use of English: a text of about 500 words with six sentences removed and seven options, one of which fits nowhere.
884 words, about 4 min2The story that ignored its first line: Writing Part 2
Marco, 16, sits a timed Writing lesson: 45 minutes, Part 2. He chooses the story option.
866 words, about 4 min3All three were mentioned: Listening Part 4 distractors
Ms Okafor's class of 14 sits a mock Listening paper. Part 4 is seven multiple-choice questions, three options each, based on a conversation between two students, Josh and Priya, about a class visit to a city museum.
891 words, about 4 min4Two minutes, one voice: Speaking Part 3
Paired speaking test, B2 First for Schools. Sofia, 15, and Tom, 15 reach Part 3.
915 words, about 5 min5Where to spend the last 180 minutes: a mock score profile
Dani, 16, has three weeks until B2 First for Schools. Remaining class time is 180 minutes, plus homework.
871 words, about 4 min