B1 Trivia 3

Question 1

Which grade is the highest a candidate can achieve on B1 Preliminary?

Accepted Answer

Grade A

Answer

Grade A is the top result and can indicate B2-level performance.

Question 2

If a candidate scores at the higher end, which level above B1 can the certificate show?

Accepted Answer

B2

Answer

A Grade A on B1 Preliminary can certify B2-level ability.

Question 3

What does the acronym 'PET' historically stand for?

Accepted Answer

Preliminary English Test

Answer

PET originally stood for the Preliminary English Test.

Question 4

The Listening paper of B1 Preliminary lasts approximately how long?

Accepted Answer

About 30 minutes

Answer

The Listening paper takes about 30 minutes, including transfer time.

Question 5

What percentage of the total marks does each of the three skill areas roughly contribute?

Accepted Answer

About one third each

Answer

Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking are weighted so each main area counts about equally, near a third when reading and writing are combined.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test