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Q&A about the B1 Preliminary exam

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What does PET mean?

Preliminary English Test

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What level is the PET Exam?

B1 (Intermediate )

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How many papers are there in the exam?

4 papers

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How many parts are in the Reading paper?

6 parts

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How many pieces of writing do you have to submit?

two

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How long is the listening?

about 30 minutes + 5 minutes to transcribe your answers tot he answersheet

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Can I do the speaking part alone?

Of course not!!! in pairs or trios

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what is the minimum mark for passing?

60 (sixty)

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In the listening paper, can I listen to the recording all the times I want?

Nope... sorry. you get to listen only twice :'(

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For writing part 2, Do I have to write about all the options?

No!!!!! you get to choose one of them

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Can I not do writing part 1 and do two options of part 2 to compensate?

Absolutely not!!! Writing Part 1 is COMPULSORY

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How long is the reading part?

45 minutes

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How many tasks are there in the speaking part?

4 tasks

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How long does it take for the whole exam?

approximately 2 hrs. and 12 min.

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What are the 4 different skills in the exam?

Reading, writing, listening and speaking

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