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Cambridge English B2 First exam format

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Reading and Use of English Questions

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OpenExamPrep Cambridge B2 First practice bank

B2 First is a Cambridge English qualification targeted at CEFR Level B2. The official exam has Reading and Use of English (seven parts, 52 questions, 1 hour 15 minutes, 40% of total), Writing (two tasks, 1 hour 20 minutes, 20%), Listening (four parts, 30 questions, about 40 minutes, 20%), and Speaking (four parts, 14 minutes per pair, 20%). Results use the Cambridge English Scale: 160-179 reports Level B2 grades B or C, while 180-190 is Grade A at Level C1.

Sample Cambridge B2 First Practice Questions

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1Which set of papers matches the official Cambridge English B2 First exam?
A.Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
B.Grammar, Translation, Dictation, and Interview
C.Reading, Mathematics, Listening, and Essay
D.Use of English only, plus an optional oral interview
Explanation: B2 First has four papers: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The practice bank adapts all four papers into selected-response study questions.
2What is the official structure of the Reading and Use of English paper?
A.Four parts, 30 questions, 45 minutes
B.Seven parts, 52 questions, 1 hour 15 minutes
C.Two essays, 80 minutes
D.Five recordings, 40 questions, about 40 minutes
Explanation: The B2 First Reading and Use of English paper has seven parts, 52 questions, and lasts 1 hour 15 minutes.
3Which description best matches the official B2 First Writing paper?
A.One compulsory essay only, completed in 45 minutes
B.Two parts in 1 hour 20 minutes: a compulsory essay and one chosen task
C.Three short messages, each under 80 words
D.A grammar transformation paper with no extended writing
Explanation: B2 First Writing lasts 1 hour 20 minutes. Part 1 is a compulsory essay, and Part 2 asks candidates to choose one task from options such as an article, email or letter, report, or review.
4Which statement about the official B2 First Listening paper is accurate?
A.It has four parts and 30 questions, and recordings are heard twice.
B.It has one long lecture and no multiple-choice questions.
C.It is scored only through a spoken summary.
D.It is optional for candidates who pass the Reading paper.
Explanation: B2 First Listening has four parts and 30 questions. Candidates hear each recording twice, which supports detail checking and revision of first impressions.
5Which description best reflects the B2 First Speaking paper?
A.A written pronunciation test completed online
B.A four-part face-to-face test with an interlocutor, an assessor, and usually two candidates
C.A solo five-minute speech with no interaction
D.A group debate with five candidates and no examiner questions
Explanation: B2 First Speaking has four parts and is normally taken with another candidate. There are two examiners: an interlocutor who manages the test and an assessor who focuses on marking.
6Which Cambridge English Scale score range is normally associated with a B2 First pass at Level B2?
A.100-119
B.120-139
C.140-159
D.160-179
Explanation: B2 First reports results on the Cambridge English Scale. Grades B and C are Level B2 results in the 160-179 range; a very strong Grade A result is reported at Level C1.
7How are the four B2 First papers weighted in the overall result?
A.Reading and Use of English 40%, Writing 20%, Listening 20%, Speaking 20%
B.Speaking 50%, Writing 50%, Reading and Listening unscored
C.Each paper has a different weight chosen by the test centre
D.Use of English alone determines the overall grade
Explanation: Reading and Use of English is worth 40% of the total, while Writing, Listening, and Speaking are each worth 20%.
8What is the main relationship between B2 First and B2 First for Schools?
A.B2 First for Schools is easier and reports lower CEFR levels.
B.They use the same level and format, but B2 First for Schools uses topics aimed at school-age learners.
C.B2 First for Schools has no Speaking paper.
D.They are unrelated exams from different organisations.
Explanation: B2 First and B2 First for Schools assess the same CEFR level and use the same exam format. The for Schools version uses topics and contexts designed for school-age candidates.
9A candidate receives separate profile scores for Reading, Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. What does this mean?
A.The candidate took five separate exams on five different days.
B.The result profile reports skill areas, even though the official exam has four papers.
C.Use of English is the only score included in the certificate.
D.The Speaking score is estimated from the Writing paper.
Explanation: B2 First has four papers, but the result profile can show separate scores for Reading, Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Reading and Use of English are in one paper but reported as distinct profile areas.
10Which preparation choice best fits the official B2 First format?
A.Practise only grammar rules because the exam has no extended communication tasks.
B.Train reading, use of English, writing, listening, and spoken interaction under timed conditions.
C.Ignore listening because every recording can be replayed as many times as needed.
D.Memorise one essay and use it for every Writing Part 1 task.
Explanation: B2 First assesses language knowledge and communicative ability across all four papers. Strong preparation includes timed receptive practice, productive writing, and interactive speaking.

About the Cambridge B2 First Exam

Cambridge English B2 First is an upper-intermediate English qualification targeted at CEFR Level B2. It is used to show that a learner can communicate confidently in English for study, work, travel, and everyday international contexts. The exam assesses language knowledge and communication through Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking papers.

Assessment

Four-paper Cambridge English qualification: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The app bank adapts the official task families into selected-response practice covering cloze, open cloze, word formation, key word transformations, multiple-choice reading, gapped text, multiple matching, writing rubric decisions, listening interpretation, and speaking interaction.

Time Limit

About 3.5 hours of test time excluding administration: 1 hour 15 minutes for Reading and Use of English, 1 hour 20 minutes for Writing, about 40 minutes for Listening, and 14 minutes per pair of candidates for Speaking.

Passing Score

Grades B and C report Level B2 performance at 160-179 on the Cambridge English Scale; Grade A is 180-190 and reports Level C1; 140-159 reports Level B1 performance.

Exam Fee

Varies by authorised Cambridge English exam centre and country. (Cambridge English (Cambridge University Press & Assessment))

Cambridge B2 First Exam Content Outline

40% of total

Reading and Use of English

Seven parts and 52 questions in 1 hour 15 minutes. Part 1 tests vocabulary through multiple-choice cloze; Part 2 tests grammar and vocabulary through open cloze; Part 3 tests word formation; Part 4 tests key word transformations; Parts 5 to 7 test reading detail, opinion, attitude, text structure, gapped text cohesion, and multiple matching.

20% of total

Writing

Two 140-190 word tasks in 1 hour 20 minutes. Part 1 is a compulsory essay using two given ideas and one candidate idea. Part 2 asks for one text from a choice such as article, email or letter, report, or review, depending on the task. Strong answers fit the target reader and purpose while remaining organized and accurate.

20% of total

Listening

Four parts and 30 questions in about 40 minutes, with each recording heard twice. Tasks include short extracts, sentence completion from a monologue, multiple matching across five related monologues, and multiple choice based on an interview or exchange.

20% of total

Speaking

Four parts and 14 minutes per pair of candidates. Candidates answer personal questions, compare two photographs in a one-minute long turn, complete a collaborative task and decision, and discuss related questions with the examiner and partner.

How to Pass the Cambridge B2 First Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grades B and C report Level B2 performance at 160-179 on the Cambridge English Scale; Grade A is 180-190 and reports Level C1; 140-159 reports Level B1 performance.
  • Assessment: Four-paper Cambridge English qualification: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The app bank adapts the official task families into selected-response practice covering cloze, open cloze, word formation, key word transformations, multiple-choice reading, gapped text, multiple matching, writing rubric decisions, listening interpretation, and speaking interaction.
  • Time limit: About 3.5 hours of test time excluding administration: 1 hour 15 minutes for Reading and Use of English, 1 hour 20 minutes for Writing, about 40 minutes for Listening, and 14 minutes per pair of candidates for Speaking.
  • Exam fee: Varies by authorised Cambridge English exam centre and country.

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Cambridge B2 First Study Tips from Top Performers

1Treat Reading and Use of English as the highest-weight paper and drill all seven parts, especially cloze, word formation, transformations, gapped text, and multiple matching.
2For key word transformations, preserve the key word exactly and check grammar, word order, and meaning before choosing an answer.
3For writing, read the target reader and purpose before planning; a clear answer to the rubric is more valuable than memorised impressive phrases.
4For listening, use the first play for gist and likely answers, then use the second play to confirm details and reject distractors.
5For speaking, practise developing answers with reasons, examples, comparison, speculation, polite disagreement, and partner management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on the Cambridge B2 First exam?

B2 First has four papers: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Reading and Use of English has seven parts and 52 questions; Writing has two tasks; Listening has four parts and 30 questions; Speaking has four parts.

What score do I need to pass B2 First?

B2 First results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale. A score of 160-172 is Grade C at Level B2, 173-179 is Grade B at Level B2, and 180-190 is Grade A reported at Level C1. A score of 140-159 reports Level B1 performance.

How long is the B2 First exam?

The test time is about 3.5 hours, excluding administration: 1 hour 15 minutes for Reading and Use of English, 1 hour 20 minutes for Writing, about 40 minutes for Listening, and 14 minutes per pair of candidates for Speaking.

Is B2 First the same as FCE?

Yes. B2 First is the current Cambridge English qualification name for the exam many learners still call FCE or First Certificate in English.

How should I use this 100-question bank?

Use it as targeted selected-response practice for task recognition, grammar and vocabulary control, reading and listening strategy, writing rubric decisions, and speaking communication choices. It is not a full official mock exam because productive writing and speaking tasks need extended responses and examiner-style feedback.