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  1. How long does the B1 Preliminary (PET) exam approximately take in total?

    Answer: About 2 hours and 20 minutes

    The full B1 Preliminary exam runs roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes across all papers.

  2. Which CEFR level does the Cambridge 'Preliminary' exam certify?

    Answer: B1

    B1 Preliminary certifies the B1 (intermediate) level on the CEFR scale.

  3. How many papers make up the B1 Preliminary exam?

    Answer: Three

    The exam has three papers: Reading and Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

  4. In the Speaking test, candidates are usually examined in pairs by how many examiners?

    Answer: Two

    Two examiners conduct the Speaking test: one interlocutor and one assessor.

  5. What overall score on the Cambridge Scale corresponds to a passing B1 Preliminary grade?

    Answer: 140

    A score of 140 or above earns a pass at B1 level.

  6. Which organisation produces the B1 Preliminary exam?

    Answer: Cambridge Assessment English

    Cambridge Assessment English develops and administers B1 Preliminary.

  7. Roughly how many words is a candidate expected to write in total in the Writing part?

    Answer: Around 100 words total across tasks

    Each writing task asks for about 100 words, so totals are modest.