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BEC Preliminary Model Exam | Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking

The Cambridge BEC Preliminary exam consists of four different papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

It is best if you practice with a BEC preliminary model exam before doing the real BEC exam. There are two factors which will determine your score in the BEC exam: your knowledge of Business English and your knowledge of the BEC Preliminary exam format.
  • Improving your level of English is the most difficult. It can take a long time studying and practicing to achieve significant improvement in your overall English language proficiency.
  • Improving your knowledge of the BEC Preliminary exam is much easier and quicker. The first time you try the test, the format will probably be new to you. But the second and subsequent times you practice using an authentic test, your performance will improve as you become familiar with the different sections and the format of the BEC exam.
Becoming familiar with each section of the BEC Preliminary exam, the amount of time allowed for each section, and the types of questions in the exam will help improve your performance, and, importantly, make you feel much more confident about doing the real BEC exam because you will know exactly what to expect.

Start Practicing Now!

You can use this B1 Business Preliminary Model Exam to practice your Business English and develop your BEC test taking skills.

Good luck with your BEC exam!


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