B1 Trivia 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

About 2 hours and 20 minutes

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

B1

Answer

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

Question 3

How many papers make up the B1 Preliminary exam?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

140

Answer

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

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