Listening
≈ 30 min · 4 parts · 25 items · 25% of the overall mark. Each recording is played twice.
| Part | Name | Format | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Picture multiple-choice | 7 short recordings · 3 picture options each | 7 |
| 2 | Three-option multiple-choice | 6 short monologues or dialogues · A/B/C | 6 |
| 3 | Gap-fill | 1 longer monologue (announcement / talk) · 6 gapped notes | 6 |
| 4 | Multiple-choice (Interview) | 1 interview / longer dialogue · 6 three-option multiple-choice questions | 6 |
Part 1 · Picture multiple-choice
Choose the picture that matches what you hear.
Tests: Identifying detail and key information in short exchanges.
Part 2 · Three-option multiple-choice
Choose the correct answer based on what speakers say.
Tests: General meaning, attitude, opinion, agreement, function.
Part 3 · Gap-fill
Complete the notes with a word, short phrase or number.
Tests: Listening for specific information and detail.
Part 4 · Multiple-choice (Interview)
Choose the correct answer for each question.
Tests: Opinion, attitude, general meaning, detail across an extended exchange.
Official Cambridge samples
Practise this paper with authentic materials
B1 Preliminary (General)
B1 Preliminary for Schools