B1 reading

Goethe B1 Reading Practice

Learn to separate the exact statement in a text from an answer that is only generally plausible.

Skill

Lesen

Official duration

65 minutes

Practice library

20 dedicated B1 reading tests

What to train

Build the skills the task actually tests.

  • Main purpose versus supporting detail.
  • Writer opinion versus reported opinion.
  • Constraints hidden in dates, conditions and exceptions.
  • Fast matching without relying on repeated keywords alone.

Free sample

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Why did the course move online?

Der Kurs findet diese Woche nicht im Seminarraum statt. Wegen Reparaturarbeiten treffen sich alle Teilnehmenden zur gewohnten Zeit per Video.

  1. A.The teacher is travelling
  2. B.The room is being repaired
  3. C.The meeting time changed
Show answer and explanation

Answer: The room is being repaired

The time stays the same. Only the location changes because repair work is taking place.

Questions

B1 practice FAQ

How can I read faster in the B1 exam?

Read the question first, identify what must be proved, then scan for the relevant sentence and check conditions or contrast words before choosing.

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