Reading B1: Ten practice tests for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading - Answers included

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A complete set of ten Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading practice tests replicating the official B1 Preliminary Reading exam structure and wording. The book supports learners of all ages with exam-styled task types across Parts 1–6 and provides a total of 320 individual assessments. Answer key material is included to enable self-checking. Sample content includes reading questions, accommodation-selection scenarios, and a short interview-style reading passage, following Cambridge reading skills practice.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Parts 1–6

Practice Test 1

Part 2: Questions 6–10

Part 3: Questions 11–15

| Reading B1: Ten practice tests for the Cambridge B1 Preliminary
Cambridge B1 Preliminary | Parts 1–6
10 exam-styled practice tests
150 texts | 320 individual assessments Answers included
ISBN: 9781913825775
Publication: 2022 | | | --- | --- | This resource contains ten complete practice tests for the Cambridge English B1 Preliminary Reading, previously known as the Preliminary Certificate in English (PET) . These sample tests have been written to closely replicate the Cambridge PET Reading exam experience, and so each test follows the same structure and wording as official B1 Preliminary Reading papers. Candidates of all ages can take the B1 Preliminary test. This book provides content comprising topics that are applicable to all age groups, including adult learners. About the author Michael Macdonald is the Director of Studies for Prosperity English Madrid, an Englishlanguage teaching academy focused on preparing candidates of Cambridge B2, C1 and C2 examinations. Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading Part 1 Questions 1–5 For each question, choose the correct answer. 1 2 3 A Adults are not permitted in the children’s play area. B Children must always be accompanied by an adult. C Children must stay to the left in the play area. Angus is telling Tim to: A collect something from the post office. B call Isa. C get some new ID. A Do not try to buy so many things. B The number of people permitted in the shop is less than it was previously. C Only enter after someone has left. 4 5 A B C A B C Test 1 Buy ten hot drinks, get one free next time. Buy nine hot drinks, get one free today. Buy ten drinks and get a loyalty card. The coffee room is only for workers. The coffee shop is closed today only. The coffee shop is closed indefinitely. Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading Part 2 Questions 6–10 For each question, choose the correct answer. The people below are all looking for a new place to live. On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight potential homes. Choose which home would be the most suitable for the people below. 6 7 8 9 10 Stuart has just finished university and is looking for a room in a cheap, relaxed shared house. He doesn’t have a car so he needs to be close to public transport links. Mary Anne is an architect who is looking for something quiet in a rural area with lots of space. She would like to work from home sometimes. She is looking for a home which will accommodate her two pet dogs. Colin is a student and wants to share with one other person who is tidy and responsible. He needs something with parking for his car. He would like his girlfriend to come to visit at the weekend sometimes. Lin needs an apartment for the next three months. She wants to live alone. She would like somewhere close to the centre of town, and would like something which she doesn’t have to decorate. Trish needs a house for her husband and two young children, and her dog Rover. She needs parking for two cars, and would prefer to be close to a nursery school and primary school. She needs somewhere for just after the summer, as they will be on holiday in August. Test 1 Accommodation Available A A four-bedroom, semi-detached house with a garage and extra parking is available from September. Large garden. Pets welcome. Easy access to the motorway and town centre. Close to several outstanding schools. B A shared house with four students who like to party. The room is inexpensive and situated in Dobberton, just ten miles from Cambridge. You’ll need a car, but we have lots of space for parking. C Fully furnished luxury flat available for short-term lease. One bedroom, shower and bath, elevator and underground parking. All the modern conveniences. Owners prefer a single person. D Room available in a flat with one other person. The room is spacious and airy, and inexpensive for its location, a two-minute walk from a bus s

FAQs

What does the book provide for Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading practice?

It provides ten complete, exam-styled practice tests that replicate the Cambridge B1 Preliminary Reading exam format, along with answer included for self-checking.

How are the reading tasks organized in the practice tests?

The content follows the same structure as official papers and is arranged across Parts 1–6, with question ranges such as Questions 1–5, 6–10, and 11–15.

What kinds of topics and reading formats appear in the tests?

The tests include comprehension questions based on varied contexts, such as short notices or instructions, an accommodation-selection task, and an interview-style passage about a violinist.

Sep 30, 2026

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