Keeping Children Fit

Writing | Part 1

Sport | Education | Health and Fitness

Prepare for the B2 First exam by doing this sample exam question for part 1 of the writing paper about children and exercise.

Try and use some of the vocabulary below in your answer:

Useful Vocabulary

“Enjoyable” is a B1 level adjective that refers to something, like an event or activity, that they liked or enjoyed….read more

“Beneficial” is a B2 level adjective that means to be helpful or useful. Being able to use it easily in…read more

“Definitely” is a B1 level adverb that students should be very comfortable using in all parts of the exam as…read more

A ‘habit’ is something which someone does regularly, usually without thinking about it. A habit can be a good thing…read more

“Lifestyle” is a B2 level noun that you may find in your B2 First exam and is a noun that…read more

“Point of view” is used to emphasise that you are giving your own personal opinion about something. It can also…read more

“Responsibility” is a B2 level noun referring to something that it is your job or duty to deal with.

“Routine” is a B1 level noun referring to the things you regularly do and how and when you do them.

“Get into” is actually a C1 level phrasal, but you can still use it to get higher marks in your…read more

“Work out” is a phrasal verb with a couple of different meanings. Firstly it can mean to do some kind…read more

In the long run

“In the long run” is another B2 level phrase candidates can use in their exam. It means over a period…read more

It goes without saying…

“It goes without saying…” is a B2 level phrase that is used to talk about something that it is obvious…read more

Take (something) for granted

“Take (something) for granted” is a B2 level phrase that means to not show that you are grateful for someone…read more

“Educate” is a B2 level verb that candidates can use in the B2 First exam. It means to teach or…read more

“Encourage” is a B1 level verb meaning to give someone confidence or to make something more likely to happen.

Write your answer in 140 – 190 words in an appropriate style using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

Most people know the importance of keeping fit, but nowadays it is become even more important for children as they are spending less time outdoors.

What are the best ways to encourage children to exercise more?

Notes

Write about:

Education
Sport
………………..(your own idea)