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Download a complete set of papers for the B1 Business Preliminary exam. The folders include:
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Reading and Writing sample test
Listening sample test
Use the answer keys below:
Reading answer key
Listening answer key
There is no answer key for the Writing paper, but there are sample answers and examiner comments in the relevant pages of the Business Handbook for teachers.
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You can watch a full B1 Business Preliminary Speaking Test with Examiner Commentary here
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A guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day and useful links.
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This list gives teachers a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing students for B1 Business Preliminary.
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All the important information you need to know when taking the exam.
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You can find a wide range of official Cambridge English support materials from Cambridge English and Cambridge University Press. Support materials include coursebooks and practice tests and include materials in both print and digital formats.
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