THE EXAM
How many papers are there in the exam?
There are 4 papers in the exam
How much time do you have for this paper?
45 minutes
How many parts are there in the LISTENING paper?
There are 4 parts
How many parts are there in the WRITTEN paper?
There are 2 parts
How much time do I have in the SPEAKING paper?
You have 10-12 minutes
What is the minimum score for a CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY level qualification?
140 (Cambridge Scale)
How many questions are there in this paper?
32
How much time do you have to complete the LISTENING paper?
You have approx. 30 minutes
What do I have to write in part 2?
You have a choice:
an article or a story
How many people will be in the SPOKEN test?
There will be 4 people
What level is CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY?
B1
How many parts are there in the Reading and UOE Paper?
There are 6 parts
How many questions are there in the LISTENING paper?
There are 25 questions
How much time do I have in the WRITTEN paper?
You will have 45 minutes
Who do have to speak to during the test?
You speak to the examiner, your speaking partner, and alone
Will you prepare for CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY or CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY FOR SCHOOLS?
CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY FOR SCHOOLS
Traditionally, which are the hardest parts?
Traditionally, parts 2 (Matching) and 4 (Gapped Text)
How many times will you hear the audio before answering the questions?
You will hear the audio twice
How many words do I need to write?
Around 100 words
How many parts are there in the SPEAKING test?
There are 4 parts
Why are you doing the CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY exam?
to work abroad - to get into a university
How can you prepare for the READING paper?
Do your homework every week - read books and websites in English - read English news
How can you prepare for the LISTENING paper?
Listen to music, podcasts, and watch videos online
How can I prepare for the WRITTEN paper?
Do your homework every week - Write to friends
How can I prepare for the SPEAKING test?
Do your homework - practice with friends - attend lessons