针对B1 Business Preliminary中的Reading and Writing、Listening、Speaking考试内容，我们给出了详细的DO和DON'T内容，帮你更轻松地明确考试中的正确和错误事项，同时给出了常见问题的解析。本文重点介绍Reading and Writing中的内容，Listening、Speaking的详细内容请参考下篇。

 

常见问题解析

What aspects of reading are tested in this part of the paper?

You are tested on your ability to understand gist and detail and to identify main points and specific information. You are also tested on vocabulary and your understanding of the structure and development of a text.

 

How long should I spend on each part?

There is no time limit for each task; some tasks may take longer than others and you should be aware of how long you need for different tasks. However, remember that some parts have more questions and are therefore worth more marks.

 

 Where do I write my answers for the Writing tasks?

On the answer sheet provided. In what ways is Writing Part 1 different from Writing Part 2?

 Writing Part 1 is a piece of communication with a colleague or colleagues within a company. Writing Part 2 is a longer piece of business correspondence, which is usually with somebody outside the company.

 

How are extended responses in Writing Part 2 assessed?

Examiners mark tasks using assessment scales developed with explicit reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The scales, which are used across the Cambridge English General and Business English Writing tests, are made up from four subscales: Content, Communicative Achievement, Organisation and Language: • Content focuses on how well the candidate has fulfilled the task – if they have done what they were asked to do. • Communicative Achievement focuses on how appropriate the writing is for the task and whether the candidate has used the appropriate register. • Organisation focuses on the way the candidate puts together the piece of writing, in other words, if it is logical and ordered. • Language focuses on vocabulary and grammar. This includes the range of language as well as how accurate it is. Each response is marked from 0–5 on each of the four subscales and these scores are combined to give a final mark for the Writing test. What if I write less than the number of words stated in the task? If you write less than the word limit, this probably means that you have not included all the important information.

 

 What if I write more than the number of words stated in the task? You should not worry if your writing is a little over the word limit. But if you write much more than the word limit, you will lose marks, because you have probably included irrelevant information, or not used the correct, concise business style.

 

What happens if I produce a well-written text but do not answer the question? In order to fulfil the task, you must answer the question. If you do not answer the question, you receive no marks for that question. What types of writing skill are assessed?

 

 When examiners assess your writing, they think about your control of language, how effectively you communicate, and the organisation and cohesion of your writing, as well as the content you include. If I use American spellings, will I lose marks?

No. Both British and American English are acceptable.