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WorksheetsB1 Preliminary: about the exam
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
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
How long does the listening paper last?
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
How long does the speaking paper last?
About 6 minutes (pairs) or 11 minutes (trios)
About 12 minutes (pairs) or 17 minutes (trios)
About 18 minutes (pairs) or 23 minutes (trios)
About 24 minutes (pairs) or 29 minutes (trios)
You do the speaking paper individually (i.e. there's you and an examiner).
True
False
You don’t need to pass all of the papers to pass the whole exam.
True
False
The weighting of each of the four skills is equal (25% each).
True
False
Is it necessary to take your ID with you on exam day?
Yes
No
Can you take your bag, mobile phone or electronic items in the exam room?
Yes
No
It depends
Can you talk to other candidates or try to see what they are writing?
Yes
No
Is it really necessary to stop writing as soon as the
invigilator tells you to?
Yes
No
If you make any notes during the exam, can you take them home?
Yes
No
How long do you have to wait for your results?
"Your Statement of Results is usually available..."
"...one or two days after the exam."
"...one to three weeks after the exam."
"...four to six weeks after the exam."
"...seven to nine weeks after the exam."
How long do you have to wait for your certificate?
"Your certificate will be sent about ___________ after the
results are available."
a week
two weeks
three weeks
four weeks
How can you continue your language learning after
passing B1 Preliminary?
After you’ve passed B1 Preliminary, you can take B2 First, and following that you could also take C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
After you’ve passed B1 Preliminary, you can take A2 Key, Linguaskill and IELTS.
