B1 Preliminary: about the exam

B1 Preliminary is an English language exam at Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

• True

• False

There is a specific age for taking B1 Preliminary.

• True

• False

The topics and content of the exam are more suited to older teens and people who have left school.

• True

• False

How many papers are there in the exam?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

How many questions are there in the reading paper?

• 12

• 21

• 28

• 32

How many questions are there in the writing paper?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many questions are there in the listening paper?

• 15

• 20

• 25

• 30

How many parts are there in the speaking paper?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How long does the reading paper last?

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

How long does the writing paper last?

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes