The B1 Preliminary exam tests all four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. It is structured as follows: Part 1 (45 minutes) – The first section of the PET Exam tests reading comprehension. It is subdivided into 6 subsections with a total of 32 questions.
How to prepare for B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing
- read the instructions carefully before you start each section.
- think about the timing. Spend 25 minutes on each part.
- study these vocabulary topics.
- study grammar at B1 level.
- practise writing short texts, including emails.
B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing
Two parts - 45 minutes
- Writing part 1: write an email
- Writing part 2: write an article OR a story
Scoring
The Writing section is worth 25% of the total score for the exam.
- Writing part 1 is marked out of 20
- Writing part 2 is marked out of 20
0–5 marks are given for each of the following criteria:
- Content
- Communicative Achievement
- Organisation
- Language
How to prepare for B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing
- read the instructions carefully before you start each section
- think about the timing. Spend 25 minutes on each part
- study these vocabulary topics
- study grammar at B1 level
- practise writing short texts, including emails
Praise and gratitude SMPK PENABUR Depok on Tuesday, June 11 2024 has carried out 1 PETfs Past Written Paper Tests (onsite). Hopefully students who take it can broaden their knowledge through this test
