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PET / B1 Preliminary test format review

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  • How many parts and questions are there on the speaking paper?
    There are 4 parts.
  • How many parts and questions are there on the reading paper?
    There are 6 parts and 32 questions.
  • 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 6 of the reading paper?
    You need to read a shorter text and complete six gaps using one word for each gap.
  • What's the purpose of the reading paper?
    It shows you can read and understand the main points from signs, newspapers and magazines.
  • 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 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 5 of the reading paper?
    You need to read a shorter text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete gaps.
  • How long is the speaking paper?
    It's 10 - 12 mins per pair.
  • How long is the listening paper?
    It's 30 minutes.
  • 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 listening paper?
    You need to listen to six short dialogues and understand the gist of each.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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'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
  • How many parts and questions are there on the listening paper?
    There are 4 parts and 25 questions.
  • How long is the reading paper?
    It's 45 minutes.
  • What do you need to do in part 1 of the speaking paper?
    You need respond to questions, giving factual or personal information.
  • How many parts and questions are there on the writing paper?
    There are 2 parts and 2 questions.
  • 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's the purpose of the writing paper?
    It shows you can use vocabulary and structure correctly.
  • 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
  • How long is the writing paper?
    It's 45 minutes.
  • 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.