**B1 English Exam**

**Section 1: Reading Comprehension (10 points)**

**Part A (2 points):** Read the following passage and answer the questions.

**Passage:**
Australia is known for its unique wildlife, such as kangaroos and koalas.
These animals can only be found in Australia and are popular with tourists. In
addition to its wildlife, Australia also boasts stunning landscapes, including
beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and the vast Outback. The Great Barrier
Reef, located off the northeast coast, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a
popular destination for divers and snorkelers.

**Questions:**
1. What makes Australia unique in terms of wildlife?
2. Where can you find the Great Barrier Reef, and why is it famous?

**Part B (2 points):** Read the following short text and complete the sentences.

**Text:**
My sister is a talented musician. She plays the piano and the violin. She
practices every day and hopes to become a professional musician in the
future.

**Sentences:**
3. My sister is a talented _______.
4. She practices _______ and hopes to become a _______ musician.

**Part C (6 points):** Read the following passages and answer the questions.

**Passage 1:**
Mary wants to go to the movies tonight, but she doesn't have anyone to go
with. She decides to ask her friend, John, if he'd like to join her.

**Questions:**
5. What does Mary want to do tonight?
6. Who does Mary ask to join her?

**Passage 2:**
Peter had a great time at the beach yesterday. He swam in the ocean, built
sandcastles, and even played beach volleyball with his friends.
**Questions:**
7. What did Peter do at the beach yesterday?
8. Who did Peter play beach volleyball with?

**Section 2: Writing (10 points)**

**Part A (5 points):** Write a short paragraph (about 70 words) about your

favorite hobby or pastime. Include what you like about it and how often you do
it.

**Part B (5 points):** Write a response to an email from your friend, Linda, who
is asking about your plans for the upcoming weekend. Tell her about your
plans and ask her if she would like to join you.

**Section 3: Listening (10 points)**

**Part A (5 points):** Listen to the audio recording (you can use a separate
recording for this) and answer the questions that follow. The recording will
describe a daily routine.

**Questions:**
9. What time does the person usually wake up?
10. What does the person do in the evening?

**Part B (5 points):** Listen to another audio recording and answer the

questions. This recording will involve a short conversation between two
people discussing their favorite movies.

**Questions:**
11. What is the first person's favorite movie, and why?
12. What movie does the second person recommend, and why?

**Section 4: Speaking (10 points)**

**Part A (5 points):** Prepare a 2-minute speech on a topic of your choice. The

topic should be about something you are passionate about or have a strong
opinion on. You will be assessed on fluency, coherence, and vocabulary.

**Part B (5 points):** Have a conversation with the examiner about your last
vacation. Answer questions and provide details about where you went, what
you did, and your overall experience.
This sample B1 English exam assesses various language skills. You can
modify or expand on this exam to suit your specific requirements or use it as a
template for creating your own B1 English exam.