B1 Preliminary - Speaking Practice

Cambridge English (PET)

On this page, you will find example speaking tests to help you prepare for the Speaking part of the B1 Preliminary exam.

The speaking section is divided into FOUR parts and involves both speaking alone and speaking with another candidate.

Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking - Example Test One
Family and friends.
Exercise Number: PET257

Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking - Example Test Two
Hobbies and pastimes.
Exercise Number: PET258

Exam Tip: Part 1 - Interview

1. Remember that the first questions are simple ones about yourself - your name and where you live. Stay calm and give clear answers.

2. For questions about your daily life and free time, give answers that are 2-3 sentences long. For example:
Examiner: What do you like to do in your free time?
Candidate: I enjoy playing football with my friends. We meet twice a week at the local park.

Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking - Example Test Three
Sports.
Exercise Number: PET259

Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking - Example Test Four
Jobs and careers.
Exercise Number: PET260

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Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking - Example Test Five
You and the Internet.
Exercise Number: PET261

Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking - Example Test Six
Education.
Exercise Number: PET262

Exam Tip: Part 2 - Photograph

1. When describing your photo, start with the main thing you can see, then give more details. You could say: "This picture shows... In the photo, I can see..."

2. Use words like "in the background", "on the left", "in the middle" to say where things are in the photo.

3. When the other person is describing their photo, listen carefully but don't speak - it's their turn!

Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking - Example Test Seven
Town and country.
Exercise Number: PET263

Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking - Example Test Eight
Transport.
Exercise Number: PET264

Exam Tip: Parts 3 and 4 - Discussion

1. In Part 3, talk with your partner about each option. You can start with simple phrases like "I think this is good because..." or "The problem with this is..."

2. In Part 4, listen carefully to the examiner's questions about socialising. If you don't understand, remember you can ask "Could you repeat that, please?"

3. Try to share your ideas clearly but don't worry if your partner talks more than you - just make sure you say something about each topic.

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