Cambridge English B1 Preliminary (PET)

Cambridge B1 Preliminary exam at a glance

Cambridge B1 Preliminary section breakdown

• Reading (45 min)
  30 questions · 45 minutes
• Writing (45 min · 2 tasks)
  25 questions · 45 minutes
• Listening (35 min)
  25 questions · 35 minutes

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Cambridge B1 Preliminary exam pattern?

Cambridge English B1 Preliminary (PET) contains 80 questions across 3 sections: Reading (45 min), Writing (45 min · 2 tasks), Listening (35 min). Total duration is 125 minutes.

Does Cambridge B1 Preliminary have negative marking?

No — Cambridge B1 Preliminary has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.

How is Cambridge B1 Preliminary scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 170. Cambridge B1 Preliminary (Cambridge Scale 140-170).

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What is the difficulty level of Cambridge B1 Preliminary?

Cambridge B1 Preliminary is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Cambridge English intermediate qualification (CEFR B1). Confirms ability to use English in everyday situations. Reading (45 min · 6 parts), Writing (45 min · 2 tasks), Listening (35 min · 4 parts · audio), Speaking (10-12 min · paired). Pass at 140/170 Cambridge English Scale.

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