Polish state exam sample tasks at B1 and B2: what is in the paper
A paper has three test blocks and a writing part of two texts. The number of tasks in a block is fixed; the forms of the tasks change from sitting to sitting.
What the paper is made of
Listening5 tasks
- B1
- gaps with a word bank · matching · a, b, c questions on a recording · true / false
- B2
- gaps with a word bank · gaps to fill in · matching · a, b, c questions on a recording · true / false
Reading5 tasks
- B1
- gaps with a word bank · choosing the form in the text · texts with a, b, c questions · true / false
- B2
- gaps with a word bank · matching · choosing the form in the text · texts with a, b, c questions · true / false
Grammar8 tasks
- B1
- gaps with a word bank · gaps to fill in · choosing the form in the text
- B2
- gaps with a word bank · gaps to fill in · choosing the form in the text
Writing
Two texts: a short one and a long one. Each has its own brief and its length printed beside it.
How many words and points the writing hasFrom B2, statements about a text have a third answer: no information.
Where to sit these tasks
On our site you can sit these tests as in the real exam, and every task is marked automatically.
Common questions
How many tasks does the Polish state exam have?
At B1 and at B2, listening has 5 tasks, reading 5 and grammar 8. Writing is two texts.
Where can I find sample tests for the Polish state exam?
On our site: you can sit them as in the real exam, and every task is marked automatically. The papers from the 2021–2024 sittings are here.
One B1 paper and one B2 paper are open without a card
Start with one part, or with the whole paper against the clock.