PET / B1 Preliminary test format review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What do you need to do in part 4 of the speaking paper?

You need discuss likes, dislikes, experiences, opinions, habits, etc. in a pair.

What do you need to do in part 3 of the speaking paper?

You need make and respond to suggestions, discuss alternatives and negotiate agreement in pair.

What do you need to do in part 2 of the speaking paper?

You need to describe one colour photograph, talking for about 1 minute.

What do you need to do in part 1 of the speaking paper?

You need respond to questions, giving factual or personal information.

What do you need to do in part 4 of the listening paper?

You need to listen to an interview for a detailed understanding of meaning and to identify attitudes and opinions.

What do you need to do in part 3 of the listening paper?

You need to listen to a monologue and complete six gaps.

What do you need to do in part 2 of the listening paper?

You need to listen to six short dialogues and understand the gist of each.

What do you need to do in part 1 of the listening paper?

You need to Identify key information in seven short monologues or dialogues and choose the correct visual.

What do you need to do in part 2 of the writing paper?

You need to write about 100 words, answering the one question of your choosing (an article or a letter).

What do you need to do in part 2 of the writing paper?

You need to write about 100 words, answering the one question of your choosing (an article or a letter).

What do you need to do in part 1 of the writing paper?

You need to write about 100 words, answering the email and notes provided

What do you need to do in part 6 of the reading paper?

You need to read a shorter text and complete six gaps using one word for each gap.

What do you need to do in part 5 of the reading paper?

You need to read a shorter text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete gaps.

What do you need to do in part 4 of the reading paper?

You need to read a longer text from which five sentences have been removed. Show understanding of how a coherent and well-structured text is formed.

What do you need to do in part 3 of the reading paper?

You need to read a longer text for detailed comprehension, gist, inference and global meaning, as well as writer’s attitude and opinion.

What do you need to do in part 2 of the reading paper?

You need to match five descriptions of people to eight short texts on a particular topic, showing detailed comprehension.

What do you need to do in part 1 of the reading paper?

You need to answer 5 multiple choice questions on real-world notices, messages and other short texts for the main message.

What's the purpose of the speaking paper?

It shows how good your spoken English is as you take part in conversation by asking/answering questions and talking, for example, about your likes and dislikes

What's the purpose of the writing paper?

It shows you can use vocabulary and structure correctly.

What's the purpose of the listening paper?

Its show you are able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials including announcements and discussions about everyday life

What's the purpose of the reading paper?

It shows you can read and understand the main points from signs, newspapers and magazines.

How many parts and questions are there on the speaking paper?

There are 4 parts.

How many parts and questions are there on the listening paper?

There are 4 parts and 25 questions.

How many parts and questions are there on the writing paper?

There are 2 parts and 2 questions.

How many parts and questions are there on the reading paper?

There are 6 parts and 32 questions.

How long is the speaking paper?

It's 10 - 12 mins per pair.

How long is the writing paper?

It's 45 minutes.

How long is the listening paper?

It's 30 minutes.

How long is the reading paper?

It's 45 minutes.