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B1 Preliminary was first launched in 1943.
B1 Preliminary was first launched in 1943.
True
B1 Preliminary was discontinued at the end of World War II in 1946.
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.
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.
Candidates are expected to read and understand only longer, factual texts in the Reading and Writing paper.
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The current version of B1 Preliminary was launched in March 2004.
The current version of B1 Preliminary was launched in March 2004.
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The Speaking paper has four parts and is conducted online, with one or two other candidates and two examiners.
The Speaking paper has four parts and is conducted online, with one or two other candidates and two examiners.
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The Listening paper has a longer monologue in Part 1 with seven short recordings and three pictures for each.
The Listening paper has a longer monologue in Part 1 with seven short recordings and three pictures for each.
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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.
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.
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Candidates are expected to understand spoken materials in formal settings on everyday topics in the Listening paper.
Candidates are expected to understand spoken materials in formal settings on everyday topics in the Listening paper.
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Part 3 of the Speaking paper is completed collaboratively with another candidate.
Part 3 of the Speaking paper is completed collaboratively with another candidate.
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