B1 B1 Preliminary Speaking Skills

Question 1

In the B1 Preliminary speaking test, what should you do if you don't understand the examiner's question?

Accepted Answer

Politely ask them to repeat or clarify it

Answer

It is perfectly acceptable to politely ask the examiner to repeat or clarify a question.

Question 2

Which phrase is most appropriate for expressing an opinion in the B1 Preliminary speaking test?

Accepted Answer

'In my opinion, …'

Answer

'In my opinion' is a clear, polite way to introduce a personal view.

Question 3

In Part 2 of the B1 Preliminary speaking test, candidates are given a photograph and asked to do what?

Accepted Answer

Describe and talk about it for about one minute

Answer

Part 2 requires each candidate to speak alone about a photograph for approximately one minute.

Question 4

Which of the following is a useful discourse marker for adding information in a spoken response?

Accepted Answer

Furthermore

Answer

'Furthermore' is an additive discourse marker that links extra information smoothly.

Question 5

What does 'interactive communication' mean in the B1 Preliminary speaking assessment criteria?

Accepted Answer

Responding to your partner and keeping the conversation going

Answer

Interactive communication means listening and responding appropriately to maintain a natural conversation.

B1 Preliminary Practice Test