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B1 Preliminary Exam Preparation Flashcards

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.