B2 Business Vantage

Free: Paper-based sample test

Download a complete set of papers for the B2 Business Vantage exam. The folders include:

• Listening paper, with tapescript, audio files and answer key.
• Reading paper, with answer key.
• Writing paper.
  There is no writing answer key but we have added sample answers and examiner comments from the Business Handbook for teachers for Test 1.
• Speaking test tasks.
  There is no speaking answer key, but we have included the assessment scales and please refer to the relevant section in the Business Handbook for teachers for more information on the speaking test.

B2 Business Vantage sample papers

Free: Computer-based sample tests

You will need to use the Firefox browser to access these sample tests. You can download Firefox for free here. Once downloaded, open Firefox and use the links below to view the tests.

Watch this tutorial before you start to help you understand what you need to do.

Make a note of your answers as you do the test.

Reading sample test

Listening sample test

Writing sample test

Use the answer keys below:

Reading answer key

Listening answer key

There is no answer key for the Writing paper, but there are sample answers and examiner comments in the relevant pages of the Business Handbook for teachers.

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Speaking test information

You can watch a full B2 Vantage Speaking Test with Examiner Commentary here

A sample Speaking test worksheet for students from the B2 Business Vantage Speaking test preparation pack.

Download B2 Business Vantage speaking test worksheet

Information for candidates

A guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day and useful links.

Download B2 Business Vantage information for candidates

Summary regulations for candidates

All the important information you need to know when taking the exam.

Download Summary regulations for candidates

Exam day tips

Exam day tips – paper-based exams

Exam day tips – computer-based exams

B2 Business Vantage FAQs

Official Cambridge English preparation materials

You can find a wide range of official Cambridge English support materials from Cambridge English and Cambridge University Press. Support materials include coursebooks and practice tests and include materials in both print and digital formats.