Mixed Deck — All B1 Topics Flashcards

Choose the correct sentence: 'You ___ have told me earlier; now it's too late.'

Answer: should

'Should have' plus past participle expresses criticism of a past action.

Complete: 'By the time we arrived, the film ___.'

Answer: had started

The past perfect shows an action completed before another past action.

How many parts does the Writing paper in B1 Preliminary have?

Answer: 2

The B1 Preliminary Writing paper has 2 parts. Part 1 requires candidates to write a short email of around 100 words, while Part 2 asks for a slightly longer piece such as an article or story.

What is the best way to end an informal email?

Answer: See you soon, Anna

Informal closings use friendly phrases and a first name.

Select the correct option: "There isn't _____ milk left in the fridge."

Answer: much

'Much' is used with uncountable nouns like 'milk' in negative sentences.

How is the B1 Preliminary exam structured?

Answer: Listening, reading, writing, speaking

The B1 Preliminary exam is structured into four papers, typically taken in the order of Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. This sequence is standard for the exam, with the Speaking test often conducted on a different day.

Choose the correct quantifier: 'There isn't ___ milk left.'

Answer: much

'Much' is used with uncountable nouns like 'milk' in negatives.

Which word may be inserted in the blank? Mr. Townsend always works _____.

Answer: carefully

The blank requires an adverb to describe *how* Mr. Townsend works. 'Carefully' is an adverb meaning 'with great attention or caution,' which accurately describes a manner of working. 'Faslty' is not a real English word, and 'lately' is an adverb of time meaning 'recently,' which does not describe the manner of working.

In Part 1 of the PET Exam, what types of questions are asked?

Answer: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank

Part 1 of the B1 Preliminary exam, particularly in the Reading and Writing paper, often features tasks like multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, and fill-in-the-blank activities. These question types assess a candidate's ability to understand short texts and complete sentences with appropriate vocabulary or grammar.

A B1 Preliminary qualification demonstrates that you are capable of:

Answer: Read simple textbooks and articles in English

The B1 Preliminary qualification signifies that a learner has reached an intermediate level of English proficiency. At this level, individuals are expected to be able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters, including reading simple, factual texts like textbooks and articles. This skill is fundamental for practical language use in academic or everyday contexts.

Choose the correct article: 'I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.'

Answer: an

'An' is used before words beginning with a vowel sound like 'elephant'.

I'm very interested _____ learning new languages.

Answer: in

The adjective 'interested' is always followed by the preposition 'in' in English.

Select the best word: "He's very _____; he always tells the truth."

Answer: honest

'Honest' is the adjective needed after 'very' to describe him.

An email ends with 'Please reply by Friday.' What should the reader do?

Answer: Respond before or on Friday

'Reply by Friday' sets Friday as the deadline.

Complete: 'You ___ wear a seatbelt; it's the law.'

Answer: must

'Must' expresses strong obligation or a rule.

An email ends: 'Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday.' What does this tell us?

Answer: They will meet on Saturday

'Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday' shows a planned future meeting.

Which sentence uses the present simple correctly?

Answer: She goes to school every day.

Third-person singular subjects add -s to the base verb in the present simple.

Notice: 'Last entry 30 minutes before closing. We close at 6 p.m.' What is the latest time you can enter?

Answer: 5:30 p.m.

Thirty minutes before the 6 p.m. closing time is 5:30 p.m.

In comparison to June, January has higher rainfall.

Answer: True

In Madagascar, January falls within the hot, rainy season, which typically runs from November to April. June, on the other hand, is part of the cooler, dry season. Therefore, it is generally true that January experiences significantly higher rainfall compared to June, reflecting the distinct wet and dry climatic patterns of the island.

A man says: "I've nearly finished the report; I just need to check the figures." Is the report complete?

Answer: Almost, one task left

'Nearly finished' means almost, with one task remaining.