B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading

Six parts, 32 questions - 45 minutes

1. Reading part 1: signs and short texts 1, test 2
2. Reading part 2: match 5 people to 8 texts
3. Reading part 3: text multiple choice questions
4. Reading part 4: choose the correct sentence to put in the gaps
5. Reading part 5: read a text and choose missing words
6. Reading part 6: read and write words in the gaps

More practice? Try reading test 2.

Scoring
The Reading section is worth 25% of the total score for the exam.

• Each of the 32 reading questions scores 1 mark.

How to prepare for B1 Preliminary Reading

• do more reading practice tests at B1 level
• read the instructions carefully before you start each section
• think about the timing - spend about 5 minutes on each part
• study these vocabulary topics
• study grammar at B1 level

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