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B1 Preliminary was first launched in 1943.
True
B1 Preliminary was discontinued at the end of World War II in 1946.
True
Both versions of the exam (B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools) do not cover all four language skills.
False
Candidates are expected to read and understand only longer, factual texts in the Reading and Writing paper.
False
The current version of B1 Preliminary was launched in March 2004.
True
The Speaking paper has four parts and is conducted online, with one or two other candidates and two examiners.
False
The Listening paper has a longer monologue in Part 1 with seven short recordings and three pictures for each.
False
The exam includes tasks such as writing a short informal letter of 50 - 60 words based on 3 given instructions in Parts 6 to 8.
False
Candidates are expected to understand spoken materials in formal settings on everyday topics in the Listening paper.
False
Part 3 of the Speaking paper is completed collaboratively with another candidate.
False
Explore the history of the B1 Preliminary exam, which was initially launched in 1943 during World War II to cater to the English language needs of foreign servicemen. Despite discontinuation after the war, it was reintroduced in 1980 under close monitoring.
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