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B2 First exam structure

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  • Which parts of the Reading and Use of English paper are considered reading parts?
    Parts 1, 5, 6, 7
  • How long is the Speaking part of the exam?
    approx.12-15 mins
  • 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)
  • How long is the Writing paper?
    1 hour 20 mins
  • How long is the Reading and Use of English paper?
    1 hour 15 mins
  • 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.
  • How long is the Listening paper?
    approx.40 mins
  • 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)
  • How many tasks does the Writing paper have?
    2
  • Which is the first written part of the exam?
    Reading and Use of English
  • How many papers are there in the B2 First exam?
    Four: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, Speaking
  • Which parts of the Reading and Use of English paper are considered UoE parts?
    Parts 2, 3, 4
  • How many parts are there in the Reading and Use of English paper?
    7