THE EXAM
How many papers/parts are there in the exam?
There are 4 papers/parts in the exam
How much time do you have for the Reading Part?
45 minutes
How many parts are there in the LISTENING paper?
There are 4 parts
How many writings do you have to produce in the Writing Part of the test?
Two
How much time do you have in the SPEAKING paper/part?
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 you have to write in part 2 of Writing?
You have a choice:
an article or a story
How many people will be present in the Speaking part of the test besides you?
3 or 4
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 you have for Writing Part of the test?
45 minutes
Who do you have to speak to during the test?
The examiner and your speaking partner.
Are you preparing 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 you need to write for each part?
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
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What do you have to do in Part 1 of Speaking.
Answer the general questions the examiner will as you, such as your hobbies, your family, your school...