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At this level users can:  \nunderstand factual information and show awareness of opinions, attitudes and mood in both spoken and written English.  \nIt can be used as proof of a candidate’s ability to use English to communicate with native speakers for everyday purposes.  \nPAPER 1: Reading and Writing 1 hour 30 mins   \nReading:  \n• FIVE PARTS, each with one or more texts and a set of questions  \n• Texts range from very short notices to longer adapted-authentic texts  \n• Covers a range of reading skills, from word up to whole-text level  \nWriting:  \nTHREE PARTS, including:  \n• One task focusing on vocabulary and grammar  \n• One communicative task of 35–45 words  \n• One longer piece (choice between an informal letter or a story) of about 100 words  \nPAPER 2: Listening about 36 mins   \n PAPER 3: Speaking 10–12 mins   \n• FOUR PARTS, each with one or more recordings and a set of questions  \n• Texts may be monologues or dialogues based on authentic situations  \n• Covers a range of listening skills, including identifying key information and identifying attitude and opinion  \n• FOUR PARTS, covering different interaction patterns  \n• Tests are taken in pairs, or sometimes a group of three  \n• Includes answering short questions, speaking at length about a picture, discussing, expressing opinions and responding  \nMake the most of your handbook  \nThe best way to get the most from your handbook is to use the digital version. The digital version is updated more regularly and includes an extra set of sample papers.  \nThe digital version contains links which take you straight to related pages if you want to find out more. For example, you can read about Part 1 of the Reading and Writing paper in the Tasks section, then click on the link to take you straight to a sample Part 1 task. There are also links which take you to useful websites and resources.  \nTasks  \nThe Tasks pages give information about the exam format and what is tested in each part of the paper.  \nPreparing learners  \nThe Preparing learners pages give information and advice about what teachers can do to prepare their learners for the exam. There are also links to useful websites to find additional materials. You’ll find suggested exam strategies to help learners perform to the best of their ability on the day.  \nSample paper and assessment  \nThe Sample paper and assessment section includes a sample paper for each of the four components as well as an answer key for the Reading and Listening components. For the Writing and Speaking papers thereis information about the assessment criteria, and for Writing there are example answers for you to refer to or use with your learners.  \nWe want to hear from you  \nWe are keen to make this handbook as useful as possible so please complete our online survey.  \nContents  \nAbout the exam 2  \nPAPER 1:   \nReading and Writing  \nTasks 7  \nPreparing learners 8  \nSample paper and assessment 18  \nPAPER 2:   \nListening  \nTasks 37  \nPreparing learners 38  \nSample paper and assessment 44  \nPAPER 3:   \nSpeaking  \nTasks 52  \nPreparing learners 53  \nSample paper and assessment 58  \nLanguage specifications 66  \nGlossary 69  \nAdditional sample papers (digital version only) 70  \nPreliminary for Schools | About the exam   \nAbout Cambridge English Language Assessment  \nCambridge English: Preliminary for Schools is developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge.  \nWe are one of three major exam boards which form the Cambridge Assessment Group (Cambridge Assessment) . More than 8 million Cambridge Assessment exams are taken in over 170 countries around the world every year.  \n\n| | |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| One of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United Kingdom |  |  |  |\n| Departme","cbCaioMVAlDt7PK7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioMVAlDt7PK7","pdf",9856796,"English","# About the exam\n## What level is the exam?\n## Paper 1: Reading and Writing\n## Paper 2: Listening\n## Paper 3: Speaking\n## Make the most of your handbook\n## Tasks\n## Preparing learners\n## Sample paper and assessment\n## We want to hear from you\n# Contents\n## About the exam\n## Paper 1: Reading and Writing\n## Paper 2: Listening\n## Paper 3: Speaking\n## Language specifications\n## Glossary\n## Additional sample papers (digital version only)","[{\"question\":\"What level is Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools?\",\"answer\":\"It is targeted at Level B1 on the CEFR scale.\"},{\"question\":\"How is Paper 1 structured for Reading and Writing?\",\"answer\":\"Paper 1 lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, with Reading in five parts and Writing in three parts covering vocabulary/grammar, a 35–45 word communicative task, and a longer piece of about 100 words.\"},{\"question\":\"What extra resources does the digital handbook provide?\",\"answer\":\"The digital version is updated more regularly and includes an extra set of sample papers, plus links to related pages and websites for further materials.\"}]","Preliminary for Schools - About the exam - Handbook for teachers for exams from 2016 | PDF",1790864587,265]