Cambridge B1 Preliminary Practice - 80 Free Questions...

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This practice set contains 80 questions with detailed explanations.

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It covers the key topics and question types for Cambridge B1 Preliminary, including vocabulary, grammar, reading, and practical test skills.

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Question 1

The library is open from nine ______ five.

Select an answer atbyuntilduring

Question 2

She is very good ______ maths.

Select an answer onforinat

Question 3

I usually get up early ______ the morning.

Select an answer inatbyon

Question 4

There aren't ______ apples left.

Select an answer muchasomemany

Question 5

This is the ______ film I have ever seen.

Select an answer bestbettergoodwell

Question 6

We ______ to the cinema last night.

Select an answer gowentgoinggone

Question 7

If it rains tomorrow, we ______ at home.

Select an answer will staystayedstaywould stay

Question 8

You look tired. You should ______ some rest.

Select an answer gotgetto getgetting

Question 9

My brother is ______ than me.

Select an answer tallesttalltallermore tall

Question 10

I have lived here ______ 2015.

Select an answer forsincefromduring

Question 11

She has already ______ her homework.

Select an answer finishingfinishfinishedfinishes

Question 12

Can you tell me where the station ______?

Select an answer wasiswill behas been

Question 13

We don't have ______ money for the tickets.

Select an answer manytooenougha lot

Question 14

He is interested ______ sport.

Select an answer oninforat

Question 15

I ______ to London twice.

Select an answer wasamhave beenwere

Question 16

The children were tired, ______ they kept playing.

Select an answer althoughbecausesobut

Question 17

My sister is ______ than my cousin.

Select an answer more friendlyas friendlyfriendliestfriendly

Question 18

You must ______ your seatbelt.

Select an answer wornwearswearingwear

Question 19

I'm looking forward to ______ you.

Select an answer seensawseeingsee

Question 20

There is a new restaurant ______ the corner of our street.

Select an answer atinunderon

Question 21

She doesn't like coffee, ______?

Select an answer does sheis shedoesn't sheisn't she

Question 22

They have known each other ______ ten years.

Select an answer sinceduringagofor

Question 23

I think it's going to rain; the sky is getting ______.

Select an answer darkerdarkdarkestmore dark

Question 24

We need to hurry ______ we'll miss the bus.

Select an answer butorsoand

Question 25

The test was ______ easy that everyone finished early.

Select an answer suchtoosoenough

Question 26

He told me he ______ football every Saturday.

Select an answer was playingplaysis playingplayed

Question 27

Whose jacket is this? It's ______.

Select an answer minememyselfmy

Question 28

I'm not sure ______ to cook tonight.

Select an answer whichwhatwhowhose

Question 29

A sign says: 'Please return books to the shelf after use.' What should you do?

Select an answer Put books backBuy new booksKeep the booksPrint the books

Question 30

A sign says: 'No parking between 8 am and 6 pm.' When can you park?

Select an answer Any timeAfter 6 pmAt 9 amDuring the day

Question 31

The museum is free for children under 12. A 10-year-old must...

Select an answer show an ID cardbuy a ticketpay nothingbook online

Question 32

The shop was crowded, so we couldn't move. 'Crowded' means...

Select an answer closedfull of peopledarkempty

Question 33

Choose the best word: I ______ agree with you.

Select an answer completecompletioncompletelycompleted

Question 34

The notice says the meeting starts at 10 sharp. At what time does it start?

Select an answer Around 10Exactly 1010:30After lunch

Question 35

The word 'unfortunately' means...

Select an answer finallyluckilysadlysuddenly

Question 36

The passage says swimming is a good way to ______ fit.

Select an answer domaketakekeep

Question 37

Choose the correct form: The journey took three ______.

Select an answer hourhourlyhourshours'

Question 38

The text says you should ______ your ticket before the train leaves.

Select an answer checkscheckedcheckingcheck

Question 39

The word 'arrive' is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer leavewaitreachtravel

Question 40

A message says: 'Dinner is at 7. Don't be late!' What does it mean?

Select an answer Cook dinnerBring dinnerLeave earlyCome on time

Question 41

Choose the best connector: I was tired, ______ I went to bed early.

Select an answer soalthoughbutbecause

Question 42

The word 'cheap' means...

Select an answer freenot expensivevaluablevery expensive

Question 43

Select the correct form: She is a very ______ student.

Select an answer hard-workinghardly workhard workerhard-work

Question 44

The notice says the pool closes at 9 pm on Fridays. On Fridays the pool...

Select an answer opens at 9closes at 8is closed all daycloses at 9

Question 45

Choose the best word: The weather was ______, so we stayed indoors.

Select an answer awfulawfulnessawfullyawfuled

Question 46

The word 'journey' is closest in meaning to...

Select an answer ticketmapstationtrip

Question 47

The passage says the class is suitable for beginners. Beginners can...

Select an answer join the classnot join the classneed experiencespeak fluently

Question 48

Choose the correct form: It is the ______ expensive hotel in town.

Select an answer manymostmoremuch

Question 49

The text advises visitors to bring comfortable shoes. What should visitors wear?

Select an answer Formal clothesBootsComfortable shoesSandals

Question 50

The word 'borrow' means...

Select an answer keep foreverbuylosetake and return

Question 51

Select the best option: She was late because the bus was ______.

Select an answer delayeddelayingdelaysdelay

Question 52

A sign says 'Mind the gap'. What should passengers do?

Select an answer HurryBe careful between the train and platformStand hereOpen the door

Question 53

Choose the best word: I would like to ______ a complaint.

Select an answer takegivemakedo

Question 54

The article says the festival takes place every year in June. The festival happens...

Select an answer every two yearsannually in Juneonce every Juneonly in summer

Question 55

The word 'environment' refers to...

Select an answer a school subjectthe internetthe natural world around usa type of building

Question 56

Choose the best phrasal verb: Please ______ your shoes before entering.

Select an answer take aftertake offtake awaytake up

Question 57

In the PET Reading paper, Part 1 usually contains...

Select an answer long novelsacademic essaysshort signs and noticesdata tables

Question 58

When matching people to texts in Part 2, you should...

Select an answer guess quicklyread each person's needs and compare themread only the first textskip difficult people

Question 59

In Part 5 multiple-choice cloze, you should...

Select an answer translate every wordchoose the longest optionread the whole text firstonly look at the gaps

Question 60

When you finish the paper, you should...

Select an answer change every answerwrite notes only on the question paperleave immediatelycheck spelling and unanswered questions

Question 61

PET Reading Part 1 uses short signs and notices.

Select an answer TrueFalse

Question 62

In Part 4, you choose sentences to fill gaps in a text.

Select an answer TrueFalse

Question 63

Part 5 is an open cloze where you write a word.

Select an answer TrueFalse

Question 64

Part 6 asks you to write a word in each gap.

Select an answer TrueFalse

Question 65

You can use a dictionary during the PET exam.

Select an answer TrueFalse

Question 66

The Reading and Writing paper lasts about 90 minutes.

Select an answer TrueFalse

Question 67

In Writing Part 1 you write an email.

Select an answer TrueFalse

Question 68

In Writing Part 2 you can choose between an article and a story.

Select an answer TrueFalse

Question 69

Which of these are PET reading text types?

Select an answer ArticlesEmailsShopping listsSigns

Question 70

Which grammar areas are important for PET?

Select an answer Present perfectComparativesFirst conditionalComplex academic jargon

Question 71

Which strategies help in the PET reading paper?

Select an answer SkimmingMemorising answersScanningReading instructions

Question 72

Which of these are useful when writing an email?

Select an answer Short clear sentencesChecking grammarA clear greetingMaking it as long as possible

Question 73

Which of these help build PET vocabulary?

Select an answer Regular readingTopic listsCopying a whole dictionaryCollocations

Question 74

Which of these are good exam habits?

Select an answer Bringing a dictionaryChecking answersReading instructionsManaging time

Question 75

Match each PET Reading part to its task.

Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4

Question 76

Match each Writing part to its task.

Part 1Part 2 articlePart 2 storyWhole paper

Question 77

Match each grammar point to an example.

Present perfectFirst conditionalComparativeModal obligation

Question 78

Match each vocabulary term to its definition.

CollocationPhrasal verbSynonymAntonym

Question 79

Match each reading strategy to its purpose.

SkimScanRead in detailReview

Question 80

Match each text type to its purpose.

SignEmailArticleStory