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How many papers are there in the B2 First exam?
Four: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, Speaking
Which is the first written part of the exam?
Reading and Use of English
How long is the Reading and Use of English paper?
1 hour 15 mins
How long is the Writing paper?
1 hour 20 mins
How long is the Listening paper?
approx.40 mins
How long is the Speaking part of the exam?
approx.12-15 mins
How many parts are there in the Reading and Use of English paper?
7
Which parts of the Reading and Use of English paper are considered reading parts?
Parts 1, 5, 6, 7
Which parts of the Reading and Use of English paper are considered UoE parts?
Parts 2, 3, 4
How many tasks does the Writing paper have?
2
Is the 1st task of the Writing paper mandatory? Which task is it?
Yes, the 1st task is mandatory. It is an essay.
In Task 2 of the Writing paper, you can choose from some options of tasks. What are the options?
Task 2 can be one of the following: letter/email, article, review, or story(fs)
What are the first 2 tasks of the Speaking paper?
PART 1: Interview - personal information and everyday topics. PART 2: Long turn- 1 minute on a given task(comparing 2 pictures)
If you don’t know the answer, leave it blank. You lose points if you guess incorrectly. True or False?
FALSE: there is no penalty for incorrect answers. It’s better to make an educated guess than to leave it blank.
