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The B1 Preliminary (PET - Preliminary English Test) exam is an intermediate English exam in the Cambridge English Examination Programme. This exam is aimed at young people and adults who want to demonstrate their English language skills at a solid intermediate level. The B1 Preliminary exam consists of the following parts: Reading and Writing, Listening and Speaking. 1. Reading and Writing: In this part, candidates must understand and respond to different types of texts such as advertisements, newspaper articles and simple stories. They must also complete tasks that include filling out forms and writing short texts such as emails or letters. The focus is on understanding and composing texts that are useful in everyday situations. 2. Listening: The listening test assesses the understanding of spoken English in different contexts, such as conversations, announcements and short lectures. Candidates must demonstrate that they are able to understand specific information and the main points. 3. Speaking: In the oral part of the exam, candidates have a conversation with an examiner and another candidate. They have to talk about various topics, exchange information and have short conversations. The focus is on the ability to make oneself understood in everyday situations. The B1 Preliminary exam aims to test intermediate language skills and give candidates the opportunity to use their English for practical purposes. Successful graduates receive an internationally recognized certificate confirming their language skills at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).