B1 Listening and Speaking

Question 1

In the B1 Preliminary speaking test, what does Part 1 typically involve?

Accepted Answer

Answering personal questions about yourself, your life, and your interests

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Describing a picture

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Giving a presentation

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Debating a topic

Question 2

What is the best strategy for improving listening comprehension at B1 level?

Accepted Answer

Practice with a variety of accents, speeds, and topics, using authentic materials

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Only listen to slow audio

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Read transcripts instead of listening

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Only listen to news broadcasts

Question 3

During the speaking test, what should you do if you do not understand a question?

Accepted Answer

Politely ask the examiner to repeat or clarify the question

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Stay silent

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Make up an answer about a different topic

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Say 'I don't know' and wait

Question 4

What discourse markers should B1 learners use to organize their speech?

Accepted Answer

Firstly, however, in addition, on the other hand, in conclusion

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Only 'and' and 'but'

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No discourse markers are needed

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Only question words

Question 5

What is the difference between 'hear' and 'listen'?

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'Hear' is perceiving sound passively; 'listen' is paying attention to sound deliberately

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They mean exactly the same thing

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'Hear' is formal; 'listen' is informal

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'Listen' is past tense of 'hear'

Question 6

In collaborative speaking tasks, what is most important?

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Interacting with your partner — asking questions, responding to ideas, and reaching conclusions together

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Speaking more than your partner

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Using the most advanced vocabulary

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Finishing as quickly as possible