English practice test with answers (B1)

This full-length English B1 practice test (mock test) provides a test structure, questions, and tasks similar to the certificated Tracktest English exam. You can download the full test in a PDF file for free on the link below (no registration is needed). You will find the keys (the correct answers) on the last page of the document.

The Tracktest B1 English Sample Core Test contains three sections:

  • SECTION I: Grammar (Use of English) (20 questions)
  • SECTION II: Reading Comprehension (5 reading blocks with 5 tasks/questions)
  • SECTION III: Listening Comprehension (5 listening samples with 5 tasks/questions)

The expected duration of the test is 45 minutes. 

The B1 sample test is provided for practice only. The official results and Tracktest English certificates can be achieved only through tests taken with a computer or smartphone through the official Tracktest website.

In the certificated test, you need to complete the whole section (grammar, reading, listening) before you proceed to the next section. The optional Speaking&Writing exam can be started after the successful completion of the Core test.

You can also try the easier CEFR A2 Practice Test with answers or the more difficult CEFR B2 Practice Test with answers. Visit also our English test preparation page for more downloadable resources and videos.

How to use this B1 English practice test:

1. Download and print the Tracktest B1 English Test PDF with answers:

Tracktest_B1 mockup practice test with answer keysDownload

2. Listening
Start answering the questions. When you reach the Listening comprehension section (page 10 in the PDF test), listen to the audio samples for each task below and mark the best answers.

Listening Task 1:

Listening Task 2:

Listening Task 3:

Listening Task 4:

Listening Task 5:

3. Calculate the result
On the last page (p12), you will find the correct answers to the test questions and the formula for calculating the percentage score. A score of ​65% or more​ means that you would pass the B1 level in the proper test and get the Tracktest B1 certificate.

What is the B1 English level?

The B1 proficiency level (Intermediate English) is the third of six reference levels defined by CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Compared to the alternative English language assessment frameworks, it is similar to Cambridge Preliminary (PET), BEC Preliminary, CLB/CELPIP 5, CAEL 50, IELTS level 4, and English TOEFL score 57-86.

The CEFR Common Reference levels are fully defined in a structured set of illustrative ‘can-do’ descriptors for many different categories. The main descriptors for the B1 level also include these can-do statements:

 

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics, which are familiar, or of personal interest.
Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

CEFR level descriptors, B1 level