B1 Written
Exam format
Paper-based 2 hour & 40 minutes
Listening
30 mins
Reading & Writing
2 hour & 10 mins uninterrupted
Computer-based 2 hour & 40 minutes
Listening
30 mins
Reading & Writing
2 hour & 10 mins uninterrupted
Online 2 hour & 40 minutes
Listening
30 mins
Reading & Writing
2 hour & 10 mins uninterrupted
Listening
Part 1: 7 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to 7 short sentences between 2 speakers, 1 being a formal conversation
Part 2:6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to 3 short conversations between 2 speakers to identify: topic, purpose, context, speakers, gist, relationship between speakers, roles, functions, attitudes,
feeling and opinions. Choose the appropriate response for each question
Part 3: 7 questions (write notes on the message pad based on the information in the recording)
Task: Listen twice to the recording to identify specific information
Jot down answers consisting of 1 to 3 words
Part 4: 6 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: Listen twice to a discussion to identify gist, examples, fact, opinion, contrast, purpose, key ideas, attitude, cause and effect
Choose the appropriate response for each question
Reading
Part 1: 5 multiple choice questions (each with 3 options)
Task: 5 short texts each with 1 gap testing layout, lexis, cohesive devices, coherence
Choose the appropriate response for each question
Part 2: 6 multiple choice options to fill in an incomplete text (1 option is a distractor)
Task: Choose the correct options to fill the gaps in the text
Part 3: 7 questions (4 texts provide the answers to 7 questions)
Task: Read the 4 short texts, e.g. email, article, advert, etc. and choose which text answers which question
Part 4: 8 questions (requiring short answers of 1 to 3 words)
Task: A continuous text: narrative, descriptive, expository, biographical, instructive
Writing
Part 1: 70 - 100 words (respond appropriately to a given text in order to produce a formal response for an intended public audience)
Task: Write a response to a letter, poster, diary, timetable, leaflet, etc for a specified reader addressing a clearly defined number of content points
Part 2: 100 - 120 words (produce an informal letter to a friend)
Task: Write a letter on a given topic of personal interest and include 2 functions e.g. invite a friend to stay, describe what you will do
B1 Spoken
Exam format
Face-to-face 12 minutes
Speaking
12 minsOnline 12 minutes
Speaking
12 mins
Speaking
Part 1
Task: Give and spell name
State country of origin
Answer 5 questions
Part 2
Task: 2 or 3 situations are presented by the interlocutor
Candidates are expected to respond to questions and initiate interactions
Part 3
Task: Hold a short discussion to make a plan, arrange or decide something using visual prompts
Part 4
Task: Candidates are given 30 seconds preparation time
Talk about a topic provided by the interlocutor for half a minute
Answer follow-up questions