B1 Preliminary Exam Preparation Flashcards
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How many parts does the B1 Preliminary Reading paper contain?
Answer: 5
The B1 Preliminary Reading paper has 5 parts, each testing different reading skills.
In the B1 Preliminary Writing paper, what is the word count required for Part 2?
Answer: 100–150 words
Part 2 of the B1 Preliminary Writing paper requires candidates to write 100–150 words.
What type of text is NOT typically found in the B1 Preliminary Reading paper?
Answer: Academic journal extracts
Academic journal extracts are too advanced for B1 level; the exam uses everyday texts like emails and notices.
In the B1 Preliminary Listening test, how many times do candidates hear each recording?
Answer: Twice
Each recording in the B1 Preliminary Listening test is played twice to give candidates a second chance.
Which grammar structure is typically tested in the B1 Preliminary Use of English open cloze task?
Answer: Prepositions, articles, and auxiliary verbs
The open cloze tests grammatical words such as prepositions, articles, pronouns, and auxiliary verbs.
What does the B1 Preliminary 'word transformation' task require candidates to do?
Answer: Change a word's form to fit a gap in a related sentence
Candidates must change the given word (e.g., noun to adjective) so it fits grammatically into the gapped sentence.