B1 Preliminary Exam Structure and Criteria

The video provides an overview of the B1 Preliminary exam, formerly known as PET, which is part of the Cambridge English qualifications. It explains the exam's structure, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking components, and details the assessment and grading criteria. The video also covers registration processes, fees, and offers resources for exam preparation. The B1 Preliminary is an intermediate-level exam that demonstrates practical English skills for everyday use.

What is the main purpose of the B1 Preliminary exam?

• To test knowledge of English literature

• To evaluate professional English proficiency

• To prove mastery of basic English and practical language skills

• To assess advanced English skills

Which level does the B1 Preliminary exam correspond to in the CEFR?

• B2

• C1

• B1

• A1

What is the highest level qualification offered by Cambridge English?

• C1 Advanced

• C2 Proficiency

• B2 First

• B1 Preliminary

What are the four components of the B1 Preliminary exam?

• Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking

• Listening, Speaking, Grammar, Vocabulary

• Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary

How many parts does the Reading exam consist of?

• Four

• Five

• Seven

• Six

What is the time limit for the Writing exam?

• 90 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 30 minutes

How many questions are there in the Listening exam?

• 35

• 20

• 25

• 30

What is the duration of the Speaking exam?

• 20-25 minutes

• 5-7 minutes

• 10-12 minutes

• 15-20 minutes

Which criteria are used to assess the Speaking exam?

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Fluency, Pronunciation

• Grammatical Resource, Lexical Resource, Discourse Management, Pronunciation, Interactive Communication

• Content, Organization, Language, Fluency

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Content, Pronunciation

What is the score range for achieving a Grade A in the B1 Preliminary exam?

• 160-170

• 140-159

• 171-180

• 120-140