B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading

Six parts, 32 questions - 45 minutes

  1. Reading part 1: signs and short texts 1, test 2
  2. Reading part 2: match 5 people to 8 texts
  3. Reading part 3: text multiple choice questions
  4. Reading part 4: choose the correct sentence to put in the gaps
  5. Reading part 5: read a text and choose missing words
  6. Reading part 6: read and write words in the gaps

More practice? Try reading test 2.

Scoring
The Reading section is worth 25% of the total score for the exam.

  • Each of the 32 reading questions scores 1 mark.

How to prepare for B1 Preliminary Reading