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 \nThe Association of Language Testers in Europe(ALTE)has researched what language learners can typically do at each CEFRlevel.They have described each level of ability using Can Do statements,with examples taken from everyday life.CambridgeEnglish,as one of the founding members of ALTE,uses this framework to ensure its exams reflect real-life language skills.  \n\n| Typical abilities   | Reading and Writing   | Listening and Speaking   |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Overallgeneral ability   | CAN understand routine information and  \u003Cbr>articles.  \u003Cbr>CAN write letters or make notes on familiar or  \u003Cbr>predictable matters.   | CAN understand straightforward instructions or  \u003Cbr>public announcements.  \u003Cbr>CAN express simple opinions on abstract/  \u003Cbr>cultural matters in a limited way.   |\n| Social &Tourist   | CAN understand factual articles in newspapers,  \u003Cbr>routine letters from hotels and letters  \u003Cbr>expressing personal opinions.  \u003Cbr>CAN write letters on a limited range of  \u003Cbr>predictable topics related to personal  \u003Cbr>experience.   | CAN identify the main topic of a news  \u003Cbr>broadcast on TV if there is a strong visual  \u003Cbr>element.  \u003Cbr>CAN ask for information about accommodation  \u003Cbr>and travel.   |\n| Study   | CAN understand most information of a factual  \u003Cbr>nature in his/her study area.  \u003Cbr>CAN take basic notes in a lecture.   | CAN understand instructions on class","cbCaiuDwnpeRo17U","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuDwnpeRo17U","pdf",10392400,65,"English","# About the exam\n## Marks and results\n## Can Do summary\n# Reading tasks\n## Preparing learners","[{\"question\":\"What skills does B1 Preliminary for Schools test?\",\"answer\":\"It tests all four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 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