B1 Preliminary for Schools · Practice 1 · Alumno

Prueba

CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS

Convocatoria

2026-2027

Curso

mcer-b1

Materia

ingles

Caracter

original-editorial

Maximum score

100

Duracion minutos

120

Advertencia

Original practice. Independent material, not an official paper. Marks are for practice, not certification.

Instructions

Read the instructions for each part. Use no dictionary. Keep the answer key and listening scripts closed during practice.

Parts

Reading · 45 minutes
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1. Part 1
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  r1
  Activity
  Choose A, B or C.
  Sections
  1. Points
    0.78125
    Activity
    Notice: Please leave returned laptops at the office, even when the computer room is open. A Laptops must always go back to the office. B Return them to the computer room when open. C The office only accepts broken laptops.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    0.78125
    Activity
    Text: Zoe, I’ve booked two seats for Saturday’s play. Let me know by tonight if you can come; otherwise I’ll ask Ben. A The writer has no tickets yet. B Zoe must reply today to keep her seat. C Ben is already coming instead.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    Notice: The late bus will run on Tuesdays only until the end of November. A Tuesday’s bus has already stopped. B The late bus runs every weekday. C The service is temporarily limited to Tuesdays.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    Email: Thanks for offering to lend me your camera. I found mine, but I could still use the tripod. A The writer wants to borrow only the tripod. B The writer lost both items. C The writer no longer needs any equipment.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    Activity
    Sign: Art workshop: beginners welcome. Bring your own apron; all other materials supplied. A Only experienced artists can join. B Participants need to bring an apron. C Paint must be bought beforehand.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  Maximum score
  3.90625
2. Part 2
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  r2
  Activity
  Match people 1–5 to workshops A–H. Each person needs all the features stated. A Night Notes: evening guitar for adults; bring an instrument. B Paper Worlds: Saturday indoor model-making for beginners; all materials supplied. C Lens Walk: Sunday afternoon outdoor photography for experienced users; bring a camera. D Beat Together: Friday after-school drumming for beginners; instruments provided. E Kitchen Start: weekday evening cooking for teenagers; work in pairs; ingredients included. F Solo Sketch: Saturday afternoon drawing for experienced artists; no group work. G Morning Wheels: Sunday morning bicycle repair for beginners; bring your bicycle. H Screen Stories: Tuesday after-school film editing for experienced users; computers supplied.
  Sections
  1. Points
    0.78125
    Activity
    1 Nina has never made models. She wants an indoor weekend class without buying materials.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    0.78125
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    2 Adam is free after school on Fridays. He wants to try music and has no instrument.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    3 Lea is an experienced photographer, free Sunday afternoons, and wants to work outdoors.
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    0.78125
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    4 Omar wants a teenage evening cookery class with a partner and no ingredient shopping.
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    5 Pia owns a bicycle but cannot repair it. She is free only on Sunday mornings.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  Maximum score
  3.90625
3. Part 3
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  r3
  Activity
  Read and choose A, B, C or D. A radio project When our teacher suggested making a school radio programme, I thought it would be another project where the confident students did all the talking. I was happy to write questions, but I didn’t want anyone to hear my voice. Our team decided to interview people who did small, useful jobs around the school, rather than the students who usually won prizes. The first person we interviewed was the caretaker. I had seen him every day but had never spoken to him. He explained how he checked the buildings before anyone arrived. I asked the questions while my friend held the microphone. Halfway through, I stopped worrying about my voice because I was interested in his answers. Editing was harder than recording. We had nearly an hour of material and needed a ten-minute programme. At first we removed every pause. It sounded strange, as if nobody had time to think. We put some pauses back and kept one small mistake that made the caretaker laugh. He said it sounded like a real conversation. We played the programme in a lunchtime club. Only twelve students came, which disappointed one team member. But afterwards several listeners asked if they could help make the next programme. We realised that a small audience could still be an interested one. Now I’m planning another interview. I still prepare my questions carefully, but I don’t write out every word I might say. Leaving space for an unexpected answer makes the interview better. I’m not suddenly the loudest person in class. I’ve simply found a reason to speak.
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    0.78125
    Activity
    What was the writer’s initial concern? A The equipment would fail. B Only confident pupils would be heard. C No teacher would help. D The questions would be too easy.
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    Why did the writer become less nervous? A The interview became interesting. B The friend took over. C The microphone was switched off. D The caretaker gave prepared answers.
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    0.78125
    Activity
    What did the team learn about pauses? A They should remove all of them. B They are always mistakes. C Some make the conversation natural. D They lengthen the programme too much.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    0.78125
    Activity
    What mattered about the small audience? A They paid for tickets. B They praised the teacher. C They all became presenters. D Some wanted to contribute.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    0.78125
    Activity
    Which title best fits the whole text? A Finding a reason to use my voice. B How to become famous on the radio. C Why school projects should stop. D A competition between presenters.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    r3
  Maximum score
  3.90625
4. Part 4
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  r4
  Activity
  Choose sentences A–H for gaps 1–5. Three are extra. Our class organised a clothes exchange. We wanted to try it after discussing waste in a lesson. (1) ___ We booked the hall for Saturday and asked families to bring clean clothes they no longer wore. At first, we planned to put everything on one long table. (2) ___ So we made separate areas for coats, shirts and sports clothes. On the morning of the event, our signs were ready, but there were too few volunteers. (3) ___ Within half an hour, we had enough people at each table. Visitors brought clothes and received tokens to choose other items. Some people brought nothing but still wanted to look. (4) ___ They could buy a token for a small amount, and we used that money for the hall. There were a few coats left at the end. (5) ___ A local charity was happy to collect them the following day. A Two classmates phoned their friends and asked them to help. B However, that would make sizes and types difficult to find. C We decided that they should also be able to take part. D We did not want to throw those away. E That conversation gave us the idea for the event. F They decided to return all the tokens before arriving. G It had already closed several years before our lesson. H Everyone had to wear the same uniform during the event.
  Sections
  1. Points
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    0.78125
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    5
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    semiconstruida
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  Maximum score
  3.90625
5. Part 5
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  r5
  Activity
  Choose A–D for each gap. A local walking map Our class made a map of short walks. We wanted to (1) ___ people to explore their own area. First, we (2) ___ information about paths and bus stops. Then we tested each route to make (3) ___ that the directions were clear. We paid (4) ___ to places where walkers might get lost. We also (5) ___ notes about benches for anyone needing a rest. The map is now (6) ___ at the library, free of charge.
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  1. Points
    0.78125
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    1 A encourage B increase C improve D develop
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    2 A caught B collected C rode D held
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    3 A right B clear C sure D true
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    4 A interest B thought C knowledge D attention
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    5 A included B consisted C belonged D remained
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    0.78125
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    6 A capable B available C suitable D possible
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    r5
  Maximum score
  4.6875
6. Part 6
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  r6
  Activity
  Write ONE word in each gap. Hi Jo, I’ve been in the drama club (1) ___ September. The play is next week. There are more than twenty students taking part, (2) ___ makes the stage rather crowded. I’m looking forward (3) ___ seeing you in the audience. We have had to practise every day (4) ___ order to be ready. The tickets are cheaper (5) ___ those for the town theatre. Could you let me know (6) ___ soon as you have decided? Max
  Sections
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    0.78125
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    6
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  Maximum score
  4.6875
Writing · 45 minutes total · Part 1
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1. Points
  12.5
  Activity
  Read this email from your English-speaking friend Chris. I’m excited that you’ll visit next weekend! [Respond] Would you rather go to the science museum or the park? [Choose and explain] What food would you like for lunch? [Say] Do you need me to meet you at the station? [Explain] Write your email in about 100 words.
  Tipo respuesta
  redaccion
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  w1
Writing · Part 2 · Choose ONE option
Elegir
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1. Points
  12.5
  Activity
  Write an article for the school magazine: A useful skill. What useful skill have you learned? How did you learn it? Why would you recommend it to other teenagers? Write about 100 words.
  Tipo respuesta
  redaccion
  Bloque
  w2-article
2. Points
  12.5
  Activity
  Your story must begin: When I opened the box, I found something unexpected. Write your story in about 100 words.
  Tipo respuesta
  redaccion
  Bloque
  w2-story
Listening · 30 minutes including transfer time
Elegir
4
Options
1. Part 1
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  l1
  Activity
  Choose the correct picture. Hear each recording twice.
  Sections
  1. Points
    1
    Activity
    What did the girl leave at home? [cam-b1-01-l1-1] A Gloves B Keys C Umbrella
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
    Bloque
    l1
    From left to right: A · B · C
  2. Points
    1
    Activity
    Which activity will they do? [cam-b1-01-l1-2] A Climbing B Cycling C Bowling
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
    Bloque
    l1
    From left to right: A · B · C
  3. Points
    1
    Activity
    Where is the meeting? [cam-b1-01-l1-3] A Gym B Library C Garden
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
    Bloque
    l1
    From left to right: A · B · C
  4. Points
    1
    Activity
    Which cake did he make? [cam-b1-01-l1-4] A Chocolate B Lemon C Carrot
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
    Bloque
    l1
    From left to right: A · B · C
  5. Points
    1
    Activity
    What time is the bus? [cam-b1-01-l1-5] A 8:10 B 8:25 C 8:40
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
    Bloque
    l1
    From left to right: A · B · C
  6. Points
    1
    Activity
    What will she buy? [cam-b1-01-l1-6] A Book B Mug C Plant
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
    Bloque
    l1
    From left to right: A · B · C
  7. Points
    1
    Activity
    How will they return? [cam-b1-01-l1-7] A Ferry B Bus C Train
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
    Bloque
    l1
    From left to right: A · B · C
  Maximum score
  7
2. Part 2
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  l2
  Activity
  Listen to six short conversations twice. Choose A, B or C.
  Sections
  1. Points
    1
    Activity
    How does the girl feel about a new club? A Worried about the cost B Pleased by a warm welcome C Disappointed by the activities
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  2. Points
    1
    Activity
    Why does the boy change his plan? A A friend needs his help B The weather is bad C His homework is late
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  3. Points
    1
    Activity
    What do they agree about the film? A The ending was surprising B The music was too loud C The actors were convincing
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    l2
  4. Points
    1
    Activity
    What is the girl doing? A Complaining about instructions B Asking for advice C Offering to teach
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  5. Points
    1
    Activity
    Why did the boy enjoy the trip? A He could practise a language B He bought unusual gifts C He travelled alone
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  6. Points
    1
    Activity
    What will they do about the broken chair? A Replace it immediately B Ask someone to repair it C Throw it out without asking
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
    Bloque
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  Maximum score
  6
3. Part 3
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  l3
  Activity
  Complete six gaps with the missing information. Hear cam-b1-01-l3 twice. Photography course
  Sections
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    Meeting place: town ___
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    Departure: ___
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    Everyone brings a water ___
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    Activity
    First place photographed: old ___
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  5. Points
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    Activity
    Cost: £___
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  6. Points
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    Activity
    Contact: Ms ___
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  Maximum score
  6
4. Part 4
  Prueba
  CAMBRIDGE-B1-PRELIMINARY-SCHOOLS
  Convocatoria
  2026-2027
  Curso
  mcer-b1
  Materia
  ingles
  Caracter
  original-editorial
  Bloque
  l4
  Activity
  Listen to an interview with Tess. Choose A, B or C. Hear cam-b1-01-l4 twice.
  Sections
  1. Points
    1
    Activity
    What inspired Tess? A A successful repair B A shop competition C A school examination
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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    Activity
    Why were people initially hesitant? A They could not afford it. B They thought skills were required. C They disliked the location.
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  3. Points
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    Activity
    How often does the club meet? A Weekly B Once a month C Twice a month
    Tipo respuesta
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    Activity
    What is a practical difficulty? A Obtaining parts B Finding a room C Attracting teachers
    Tipo respuesta
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    What matters most to Tess? A Making a profit B Building members’ confidence C Repairing the greatest number
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    Activity
    What is the next plan? A Opening a shop B Holding a family event C Buying new equipment
    Tipo respuesta
    semiconstruida
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  Maximum score
  6
Speaking · 10–12 minutes for a pair
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4
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1. Points
  6.25
  Activity
  Examiner: Where do you live? What do you enjoy studying? Tell me about something you did last weekend. What would you like to learn next year?
  Tipo respuesta
  desarrollo
  Bloque
  s1
2. Points
  6.25
  Activity
  Examiner to A: Describe photograph [cam-b1-01-s2-a] for about one minute. To B: Describe [cam-b1-01-s2-b]. Talk about people, place, actions and visible details.
  Tipo respuesta
  desarrollo
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3. Points
  6.25
  Activity
  Examiner: A new student joins your class. Talk together about these ideas [cam-b1-01-s3] for helping them meet people, then decide which would work best.
  Tipo respuesta
  desarrollo
  Bloque
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  Activity
  Examiner: Is it easier to make friends in a small group? What helps a new student feel comfortable? Tell us about an activity you enjoy with friends. Would you rather organise or join an event? Why?
  Tipo respuesta
  desarrollo
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