Pi neav er Xela aa IDGE a4 Pee Rey Ua anaae CAMBRIDGE PET PRACTICE TESTS for the Preliminary English Test Dorothy Adams with Diane Flanel PiniarisCes Introduction Writing and Speaking criteria Test One Paper 1: Reading and Writing 8 ‘An in-depth look 8 Exam technique 9 Hints on answering Reading, Part 1 “1 Hints on answering Writing, Part 4 21 Hints on writing the story in Writing, Part 3 23 Paper 2: Listening 24 ‘An in-depth look 24 Exam technique 25 Hints on answering Listening, Part 1 27 Paper 3: Speaking 32 ‘An in-depth look 32 Exam technique 33 Hints on answering the examiner's questions in Speaking, Part 1 35 Test Two Paper 1: Reading and Writing 36 Hints on answering Reading, Part 2 39 Hints on answering Writing, Part 2 47 Hints on writing the letter in Writing, Part 8 49 Paper 2: Listening 50 Hints on answering Listening, Part 2 52 Paper 3: Speaking Hints on handling the discussion in Speaking, Part 2 57 Test Three Paper 1: Reading and Writing 58 Hints on answering Reading, Part 3 62 Using linking words and time expressions to improve your story a Paper 2: Listening 72 Hints on answering Listening, Part 3 76 Paper 3: Speaking 78 Hints on describing a photograph in Speaking, Part 3 73 LLL a 67 > Test Four Paper 1: Reading and Writing 80 Hints on answering Reading, Part 4 87 Using linking words to improve your letter 93 Paper 2: Listening 94 Hints on answering Listening, Part 4 99 Paper 3: Speaking 100 Hints on handling the conversation in Speaking, Part 4 101 Test Five Paper 1: Reading and Writing 102 Hints on answering Reading, Part 5 111 Improving your stories with richer vocabulary 115 Paper 2: Listening 116 Paper 3: Speaking 122 Do's and don'ts for improving your Speaking performance 123 Test Si Paper 1: Reading and Writing 124 Hints on organising your letter 197 Paper 2: Listening 138 Paper 3: Speaking 144 More do's and don'ts for improving your Speaking performance 145 ‘Speaking materials (pictures and photographs) 146 Test your vocabulary 158 ‘Sample answer sheets 164What makes this practice test book different from other test books available? Cambridge PET Practice Tests is different because it is more than just a book of practice tests. It has been designed not only to familiarise students with the format and content of each part of the examination, but it also provides them with ample practice and a chance to improve the skills they need to do well The book contains: + 6 complete practice tests + Anin-depth look and an exam technique section for each paper (see Test One) + Hints on how to approach each exercise type c + Thorough guidance on Writing tasks, supported by model answers and paragraph plans in the Teacher’s Book + Extensive Speaking preparation designed to build confidence and reduce anxiety by prov strategies for each part of the exam + ‘Test Your Vocabulary’ exercises that recycle vocabulary encountered in each test 1g helpful ‘The 6 tests may be assigned for homework or done in class under timed conditions. Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PED): A brief outline of each paper PAPER 1; READING AND WRITING (1 hour 30 minutes) + Reading Part 1- Multiple-choice (3 options): 5 items focusing on the gist of § short real-life texts 5 parts (e¢., signs, notes, labels) = (35 items) Part 2- Matching: 5 descriptions of people to be matched to 8 short adapted/authentic texts Part 3- True-false: 10 items testing understanding of a factual text (e.g., brochure or website) Part 4- Multiple-choice (4 options): 5 items testing global meaning, attitude, opinion and writer's purpose in a longer text Part 5- Multiple-choice cloze (4 options): 10 items focusing on use of vocabulary and grammatical patterns in a factual or narrative text + Writing Part 1- Sentence transformations: 5 theme-related items testing grammar and ability to 3 parts rephrase, Students are given a sentence, then asked to fil in 1-3 missing words in a gapped sentence of similar meaning Part 2— Short message: task (35 ~ 45 words) focusing on conveying specific ideas Part3- Choice of story or informal letter: longer piece of continuous writing (100 words) testing control, organization and range of language PAPER 2: LISTENING (about 30 minutes) + parts Part 1- Multiple-choice (3 picture options): 7 items based on identifying key information (25 items) in short monologues or dialogues. Students choose the picture that best answers the narrator's question. Part2- Multiple-choice (3 text options): 6 items based on understanding specitic j information and detailed meaning in a long monologue or interview. 1 Part 3 Gap-fll:6 items based on identifying and interpreting information in a longer monologue. Candidates fil n missing words/phrases in a page of notes summing up the monologue. Part 4~ True-false: 6 items focusing on comprehension of the speakers’ attitudes and opinions in an informal dialogue. Students hear each recording twice. a PCPAPER 3: SPEAKING (about 12 minutes) Students are usually interviewed in pairs. Two examiners are present: one (the ‘interlocutor) conducts the interview and assesses the candidates’ overall performance, while the other (the ‘assessor) evaluates discourse management and other criteria (see page 7) and does not take part in the conversation. + 4parts Part 1— Short questions: Candidates respond to factual, personal questions from the examiner. Part 2- Simulated situation: Candidates discuss a situation set up by the examiner. A picture sheet is provided to aid the interaction. Part 3- Extended turn: Each candidate describes a photograph based on a common theme. Part 4- General conversation: The candidates have a discussion about their preferences, opinions, experiences, etc. based on the theme in Part 3. Marking system Each section (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) counts for 25% of the final mark. ‘There is no individual pass mark for each paper. Passing grades are Pass (about 70%) and Pass 5% of the pass mark) and Fail Each candidate receives a Statement of Results, which reports performance in each component as ‘Exceptional’, ‘Good’, ‘Borderline’ or ‘Weak’. For detailed information on how the Writing and Speaking sections are marked, see pages 6 and 7. merit (about 85%). Failing grades are Narrow fail (within On the day of the PET examination ‘The PET exam is usually administered on fixed dates in March, May, June, November and December. Consult your local Cambridge ESOL representative for precise details. ‘The written parts of the examination normally take place in the morning. The Speaking test is often administered in the afternoon on the same day. ‘The papers are in the following order. Paper 1: Reading and Writing Paper 2: Listening Paper 8: Speaking ‘There is a short break between Paper 1 and Paper 2. There is also a break between the Listening paper and the first scheduled Speaking test. Details of the time and date of the Speaking test will be stated on the form each candidate receives from the local test administration centre. Candidates should bring the following items with them to the examination centre: + Statement of Entry/Timetable + egal identification, such as ID card or a current passport + pencils + a pencil sharpener + aneraserAssessment criteria for Paper 1: Writing, Parts 2 and 3 The tasks in Writing, Parts 2 and 8 are assessed according to different mark schemes, reflecting differences in the nature of the tasks. Writing, Part 2 - Question 6 (Short Message) This question is rated out of § marks. Answers are assessed according to the following mark scheme in conjunction with a task specific mark scheme listing the 3 elements that should be present in the answer. Points | Criteria 5 _| Allcontent elements covered appropriately. Message clearly communicated to reader. 4 All content elements adequately dealt with. Message communicated successfully, on the whole. | 3 | Allcontent elements attempted. Message requires some effort by the reader; or 1 content element omitted but others clearly communicated, 2 | 2content elements omitted, or unsuccessfully dealt with. Message only partly communicated to reader; or script may be slightly short (20-25 words). Little relevant content and/or message requires excessive effort by the reader, or short (10-19 words) 0 | Totally irrelevant or totally incomprehensible or too short (under 10 words). Assessment of Writing, Part 3: Questions 7 and 8 (informal letter or story) Part 3 offers a choice of task: either an informal letter or a story. Marks for this part are given according to the mark scheme below. The band score is translated to a mark out of 15, Band Criteria 5 + Confident and ambitious use of language Very good attempt * Wide range of structures and vocabulary within the task set Requires no effort by the reader | + Well organised and coherent through use of simple linking devices + Errors are minor and non-impeding 4 + Fairly ambitious use of language Good attempt + More than adequate range of structures and vocabulary within the task set Requires only a lite effort + Evidence of organisation and some linking of sentences by the reader + Some errors, generally non-impeding 3 + Language is unambitious, or if ambitious, flawed ‘Adequate attempt + Adequate range of structures and vocabulary Requires some effort + Some attempt at organisation; inking of sentences not always maintained by the reader + Anumber of errors may be present, but are mostiy non-impeding 2 Language is simplistilimited/repetitive Inadequate attempt + Inadequate range of structures and vocabulary Requires considerable effort + Some incoherence; erratic punctuation by the reader + Numerous errors, which sometimes impede communication 1 + Severely restricted command of language Poor attempt + No evidence of range of structures and vocabulary Requires excessive effort + Seriously incoherent; absence of punctuation by the reader + Very poor control; difficult to understand A ‘Achleves nothing + Language impossible to understand, or totally irrelevant to task = Ge Th to gn He (PEEAssessment criteria for Paper 3: Speaking General principles of assessment + Candidates are assessed on their own individual performance and not in relation to each other. + Candidates are assessed on their language skills, and not on their personality, intelligence or knowledge of the world + Candidates must be prepared to develop the conversation, where appropriate, and respond to set tasks. + Prepared speeches are not acceptable. The Speaking test carries a total of 25 marks and represents 25% of the total score. Both examiners assess the candidates according to set criteria. The interlocutor (i.e, the examiner who conducts the interview) awards up to 5 marks for global achievement, while the assessor awards up to 5 marks in each of the following areas: grammar and vocabulary; discourse management; pronunciation; and interactive communication. Here is a summary of what is assessed in each category. AREA WHAT IS ASSESSED Global achievement ‘The candidate's overall effectiveness in dealing with each of the 4 tasks (overall performance) (from the perspective of the interlocutor) Grammar and ‘The overall effectiveness of the grammatical structures and vocabulary vocabulary that the candidate uses in dealing with the tasks, including: accuracy + appropriate use + range Discourse The coherence, extent and relevance of the candidate's individual management contribution, including: + ability to maintain a coherent flow of language within a single utterance or over a string of utterances, + relevance of response to what has gone before Pronunciation ‘The overall impact of the candidate's pronunciation and the degree of effort required to understand the candidate, including * stress, rhythm * intonation + individual sounds Interactive The candidate's ability to use language to achieve meaningful communication communication, including + initiating and responding without undue hesitation * using interactive strategies to maintain or repair communication + displaying sensitivity to the norms of turn-takingLice) Tela an ere eA Le) An in-depth look ‘You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete Paper 1: Reading and Writing, ‘The Reading section has 5 parts. Pant 1 Part 2 Part 3 Parr 4 Paar 5 Questions 1-5 test your ability to understand short texts, such as signs and notices. Each text is followed by 3 options (A, B and C). You must chose the correct statement. Questions 6-10 test your understanding of factual material. The exercise consists of descriptions of 5 people and 8 short texts (e.g., books to buy). To do well, you must identify key points about each person and then read the short texts carefully to find similar information. Questions 11-20 test your understanding of a longer, factual text (e.g., a travel brochure). You are given 10 statements and must decide whether each is true or false. To do well, you must be able to scan the longer text to check the information in each statement Questions 21-25 test your ability to understand the writer's purpose, the overall meaning of a text, and the writer's attitudes and opinions. There are 5 multiple-choice questions with 4 options (A,B, Cand D). Questions 26-35 test your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The exercise consists of a short text with 10 gaps. You must complete each gap by choosing the correct word from 4 options (A.B, Cand D). The Writing section has 3 parts. | Paget Parr 2 Part 3 Questions 1-5 test your knowledge of grammar. You are given a sentence and are asked to complete a second sentence so that it has the same meaning. You may fil in 1, 2 or 3 words. Question 6 tests your ability to write clear, accurate English. You must write a short message of 35 to 45 words. Your answer must include the 3 points in the question Questions 7 and 8 test the range, clarity and accuracy of your written English. You must choose either Question 7 or Question 8, and write a story or informal letter of about 100 words. To do well you must write a well-organised letter or story and use a range of grammar structures and vocabulary. Marking scheme and answer sheet + The Reading section is worth 35 marks. Each question is worth 1 mark. The section counts for 25% of your final mark + The Writing section is worth 25 marks. Questions 1-5 are worth 1 mark each; Question 6, 5 marks; and Question 7 or 8, 15 marks. The Writing section counts for 25% of your final mark You must write your answers in pencil on the separate answer sheet. You will not be given any extra time at the end to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet. Remember: For Part 3 of the Writing section, you must write the number 7 or 8 in the box at the top of your answer sheet so the examiners know which question you are answering, eeManage your time carefully + You have 1 hour and 30 minutes for the Reading and Writing Paper. This means that it's important to manage your time carefully. you don't, you won't have enough time to do the Writing tasks, + Here are some guidelines: of Reading (about 45 minutes) Writing (about 45 minutes) a Part — Sminutes Part! 5 minutes 5d Pat 2 10 minutes Part2 10 minutes to Part’ 18 minutes Part 30 minutes i Part4 10 minutes ins Part’ 7 minutes fa Don't spend too much time on any one question a + Each question in Parts 1-5 of Reading and Part 1 of Writing is worth only 1 mark, so try not to spend too much time on any one question. + Ifyou're not sure of an answer, guess ... and move on! You don't lose marks for wrong answers, and you have a good chance of gaining a mark i you guess correctly to Leave time to plan, write and check your Writing tasks S + 40 minutes may seem like a long time for Parts 2 and 3 of the Writing section, but remember that you'll need time to plan, write and check your work a, + Remember that accurate spelling and grammar are very important here, so leave yourself enough time to fd read over your work. Find your own rhythm + These timings are only a rough guide. wur *+ As you do the practice tests in this book, keep a record of your times and find a formula that works for you. hePart 1 Questions 1-5 Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Paper 1: Reading and V Reading riting Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet - Example: ° ] 3 SPEED CAMERAS A Do not take photographs when speeding on this road. IN USE ON THIS B Cameras are used to check your speed on this road. © You may use your high-speed camera on this road. = 4 2. - A No ticket is needed if you want to go to the performance Music in the Park ‘on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday's B There are no more tickets left for the performance on performance Sunday, Sunday's concert is cancelled because no tickets have been sold. 5 Take 2 tablets twice a day after meals. A Eat 2 meals a day, B Take 2 tablets every day. C Eat before taking these tablets.Hints on answering Reading, Part 1 Read carefully, and think about the text: e.g., Where would it appear? What is its purpose? Are there any Visual clues that help me? + Think about the general meaning. Don't panic if you don't know every word. * Don't choose an answer just because it contains some of the words in the text. The right answer will often rephrase the text using different words. + Never leave an answer blank. If you're not sure of the answer, guess! f3 LOOK BOTH WAYS A There are 2 ways of crossing the road | | BEFORE B Check for cars before crossing the road | CROSSING ROAD © You can cross the road in 2 places. fa - z | Se B Do not bend when you are taking photographs. ls ——— © Do not bend this envelope; it contains photographs. ‘A. Phone Mary when you get home. B Mary is arranging 2 meeting tonight © Mary will call when she gets back.Paper 1: Reading and Writing Part 2 Questions 6 - 10 The people below all want to buy books. ‘On the opposite page there are descriptions of 8 books. Decide which book would be the most suitable for the following people. For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A -H) on your answer sheet. & LS Gwen's 2 grandsons like watching TV programmes about how to make things. Gwen doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on arts and crafts. Neither boy has started school yet, So she'd like to buy a book with simple projects. a Christine is a working mother with 8 children (ages 5, 8 7 and 10), a husband and a dog. She does a lot of serious reading at work, so in her spare time she enjoys reading humorous books about families like her own. Mark is a musician who enjoys reading books about the 8 od lives of popular TV personalities. He didn't like going to ) ‘school very much, so he especially likes reading about we CS famous people who also disliked school. Alan is a football fanatic so he is looking for a book ‘about the sport. He is also interested in fashion. Alan is married and has 2 young children. He doesn't like reading about people who have had difficult lives. G Paul loves reading magazines and books about 20th- century superstars, He also spends a lot of time looking at photographs of famous people and is very fond of all types of music. 10Recommended New Books Amazing Art Attack Stuff Following the successful TV series, here's a special edition of the very best of Art Attack ideas for kids from 4 to 104! Neil Buchanan crams in over 80 of the most amazing art projects you can imagine, using things you can easily find in your home. All are easy to make, look cool and really work. This book proves that anyone can be a great artist! The Mummy Diary Linda Jones has been making readers laugh for several years now. In between writing book reviews and fashion columns for the local newspaper and teaching chemistry and mathematics atthe local high school, she always finds time to spend quality ne with her family. 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He also reveals new facts about his battle with alcohol Make Your Own Finger Puppets ‘This book shows you how to create finger puppets of your favourite animals, Just follow the step-by step instructions, and there’s a whole 200 waiting to ‘be made: from frogs and dogs to lions and pandas. Why not make yourself a puppet theatre and perform a puppet play with your friends? Great for young actors and actresses. Age S and up. A Mother's Love Difficult choices lie ahead for Eve and Eddie, long- time owners of the George Pub in Liverpool. Their life has never been easy but it hasn't been bad either, and they've always managed to feed and clothe their 3 daughters. Suddenly, a tragic event changes everything. A Mother's Love will break your heart — but it does have a happy ending, so Me ‘TV presenter Graham Norton shows us what he is. ally like in this honest and very funny book. Follow Graham as he moves through life: from being dragged to school by his mother to being dragged to Sharon Stone’s New Year’s Eve party, and from sharing a small flat in London to buying, Claudia Schiffer’s townhouse in Manhattan, An amusing and sometimes moving account of a very interesting life David Beckham: My Side Football genius, fashion trendsetter, loving husband and adoring father ~ no wonder David Beckham is so popular. We have read so much about him in ‘magazines and newspapers that we know everything about him. Or do we? Read his book and discover the real David Beckham, superstar and dad.Paper 1: Reading and Writing Part 3 Questions 11-20 Look at the sentences below about a Scottish travel agent's Hollywood Heroes Tours. Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If itis correct, mark A on your answer sheet. | It itis not correct, mark B on your answer sheet. Ae 1B 11. Hollywood film-makers often go on these tours. = 12 Local Hero was a film starring 2 famous actors. == § 13. Notall of the scenes from Local Hero were filmed in Morar and Pennan. . 7 14. The actor David Niven was born in Scotland, = 15 One of the tours visits places which were used in more than one film. == 16 Some of the places on the Hollywood Heroes tour can only be reached on foot. a 17 The company will supply special seats for young children. = 18 You will have to buy your own lunch if you go on a full-day tour. 19 If you live in London, you can fly, drive or travel by train to Scotland. =: | 20. Ifyou want to be met at the airport, you will have to pay extra, sooHollywood film producers have the whole world to pick from, but they've often chosen to shoot their films in Scotland. Why? Take one of our popular Hollywood Heroes Tours and find out! ‘THE TOURS * Morar and Pennan, where cinema stars Dustin Hoffman and Burt Lancaster filmed most of their scenes for Local Hero, * Killin and the Falls of Dochard, where the footage of English actor David Niven driving past a waterfall in Casino Royale was shot. + The Isle of Skye, where many of the scenes for Flash Gordon were shot * St Andrews and Edinburgh, where Chariots of Fire, with award-winning music by Greek composer Vangelis, was shot. * Glenfinnian and Glen Coe, where Mel Gibson made his, historical film Braveheart. This beautiful countryside was also the background for the Quidditch scenes in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. DETAILS All tours are available between May and October. Tours are in chauffeur-driven vehicles. Some walking is required to reach most locations, and some locations do require quite a lot of walking. See our website for details. Cost £175 per day for up to 4 passengers, including full guide service. When you book, let us know the ages Of children travelling with you so we can provide child car seats and/or booster seats, Where you will stay All accommodation is in 3- or 4-star hotels and is on a full-board basis* “Some tours are full-day tours, which means we will not return to the hotel for lunch. On these tours our clients can chose: a packed lunch provided by the hotel or meal vouchers, which can be exchanged for meals at selected local restaurants. welling to Scotland Most international airlines have scheduled flights to Scottish airports. There are also domestic flights from London and Manchester to Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports as well as excellent road and rail links. Your chauffeur will pick you up from any Scottish airport — there is no additional charge for airport transfers. How to book Visit our website for details of how to book this month's featured tour, or call freephone (0800) 123456, You can also order our brochure with details of these and other tours by filling in an online request form or by calling freephone (0800) 123457,Part 4 itary Questions 21 - 25 Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. The Scorpion Family When my son Martin brought home his new pet, | wasn't exat thrilled. ‘How awful,’ | hear you say, but don’t judge me yet ~ it was {an emperor scorpion! Martin told me that the emperor scorpion is one of the most popular scorpions that are kept as pets. ‘They look big and frightening,’ he said, ‘but they're not particularly dangerous to humans as their sting is quite harmless.’ Well, it looked pretty dangerous to me! Sam has escaped from his tank a few times, and Ill never forget the first time he did. We looked for him all over the house. Finally, | shone a torch behind the sofa and I saw something bright green. | didn't know it atthe time, but when you shine a light on emperor scorpions, they become bright green. | thought it was one of my youngest son's toys. Imagine my horror when I picked it up! Last year we bought Sam a partner called Samantha, and we are now the proud parents of an entire scorpion family. You should see the way Samantha carries her babies on her back. | am always afraid that she will drop them and they'll be injured, but she hasn’t so far. 21 Inthis text, the writer is describing A B c D her son's emperor scorpions. the most popular family pets. why scorpions are dangerous. how to take care of scorpions. 22 What does the writer say about emperor scorpions? A B c D They are expensive to feed. They are popular pets. They are very frightening. They have a dangerous sting 23 24 2523 The first time the writer had to look for Sam, she ‘A found him hiding behind a green toy on the sofa. knew he would turn green if she shone a torch on him. © picked the scorpion up, not realising what it was. D searched for a long time without any success. valy = ns 24 What does the writer say about the baby scorpions? ey be ‘A. Their mother used to carry them on her back Mit B Their mother seemed afraid that she would drop them. [© They were aac ofaling of he mothers back ver | D_ They made her fee very proud of her own family m | B25 wnat might the wrtr say about her son's pet? sion | aa ee (fe >) pln [wish my son would sll his 1 dia’ tke my son's choice {amily of emperor scorpions. of pet at first, but I do now. 7 SO =f 7 4 ie c ~ a = Emperor scorpions are Sy rts pts sons ws dangerous and should not be they kan tag Won et their tanks, = J YPart 5 Questions 26 - 35, Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Example: 0 A largest B huge © big D greater answer [0 [A 8 © 2] The Country’s Biggest Art Gallery Tendale Stadium is about to become the country’s (0) .......... art gallery. Local youngsters are invited to join special (26) workshops which will be run (27) a group of (28) famous artists. Each of (29) will produce an autographed piece of art, which will be (30) on the stadium walls for everyone to see. ‘The project is expected to last until the (31) of the year, and participants will get to fill the | stadium walls with huge pictures of their (32) sporting, acting, and singing heroes. Tuition, paints and equipment will be provided free (33) .......... charge, so participants don't need 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 3526 7 28 29 30 3a 32 33 painting from too we displayed end famous to somebody himself paint for very them appeared finish best for nothing herself Painted by enough they decorated conclusion popular of anything itselt paint’s of 0 us reviewed last favourite from anyone themselvesWriting Part1 Questions 1-5 Here are some sentences about families. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than 3 words. Write only the missing words on your answer sheet. You may use this page for any rough work. Example: 0 My brother should get his car washed. My brother's car... washing. 1 Mysister doesn't like ice cream as much as | do. . my sister does. 2 My parents think | should apply to university next year. My parents would like apply to university next year 3 The last time we saw our cousins was a month ago. We seen our cousins for a month. 4 can't go to the party if | don't do my homework. | can't go to the party unless my homework 5 The woman you were speaking to is my aunt. The woman to were speaking is my aunt. This usec Teci Par Que You Write wr san WriteHints on answer g Writing, Part 1 This part tests your ability to express the same idea in 2 ways. The example below tests the diferent verb tenses used with for and ago. | haven't seen Mary for several years, The last time b.....S8W MAY... Was Several years ago. Technique Always try to work out what grammar is being tested. + Think about both sentences: e.g., Do they express past, present or future time? Are they suggestions, offers or requests? Do they express possibilty, advice or necessity? + What similarities and differences do you notice? + What is missing in the second sentence: e.g., verb? subject + verb? verb + object? verb + adverb? + Check your answer. Make sure: (2) You have not repeated any of the words before or after the gap. (0) Your new sentence means exactly the same as the original. Remember * You can only fil in 1, 2 or 3 words in each gap. * Contractions like don't, can’t, and won't are counted as 2 words; cannot is 1 word. + You will lose marks for incorrect spelling, so check your answers carefully Question 6 You are on holiday with your family. Write a postcard to an English friend of yours. In your postcard, you should: + say where you are on holiday. * write about some of the things you have done, * arrange to meet your friend when you get back. Write 35 ~ 45 words on your answer sheet.One Part 3 Write an answer to one of the questions (7 or 8) in this part. Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the top of your answer sheet. Question 7 + Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. + Your story must have the following title: A really strange family + Write your story on your answer sheet Question 8 + This is part of a letter you receive from your English friend, Sheila | have, just, joined « new evening class to learn how to paint! lis fantastic. The other students are veally friendly, Do you have any hobbies? + Now write a letter to Sheila, telling her about your hobbies. + Write your letter on your answer sheet.g the story in Writing, Part 3 Part 3 gives you a choice of tasks: you may choose to write a story or an informal letter of about 100 words. If you choose the story, you will be given either a short tile or the first sentence. You may not change the title or sentence in any way. Before you begin, read the instructions carefully. Then follow these steps: Think * What kind of story will tbe: funny, frightening, happy, sad? * Who or what s the story about? Where does it take place? Pian * Organise your story into paragraphs. + Write down a few ideas for each paragraph, so you don't forget your ideas. * Use this simple formula to help you. Beginning In the first paragraph, say what was happening as the story begins. This sets the scene and lets you introduce people and places. Middle Tell the middle of the story (1~2 paragraphs) Ending Say how the story ends. Write + Use your paragraph pian to write your story * Include adjectives and adverbs to describe people, places and events. + Connect your ideas with linking words and time expressions to help guide your reader through the story. Use expressions like first, then, next, later, the next day and finally Check + Reread your work and check your grammar and spelling carefully. + Make sure you have not written too many or too few words.Paper 2: Listening An in-depth look ‘The Listening paper takes about 30 minutes, plus 6 minutes at the end to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet. The paper has 4 parts. You will hear each part twice, Paar 1 Pagr2 Paar 3 Paar 4 Questions 1-7 test your ability to listen for key information. Each item you hear contains a question and a short dialogue or monologue taken from everyday life (e.g. a conversation between friends or a monologue such as part of a news broadcast or announcement). In your test booklet, you will see the question and 3 pictures. As you listen, you must choose the picture (A, B or C) that best answers the question, Questions 8-16 test your ability to listen for specific information and understand the detailed meaning of a longer text (either a monologue or an interview). In your test booklet, you will see 6 multiple-choice items in the form of a question or statement with 3 possible options. As you listen, you must choose the option (A, B or C) that answers the question or completes the statement Questions 14-19 test your ability to identify, understand and interpret information in an extended text. In your test booklet, you will see a page of notes that summarise the information you hear. The notes contain 6 numbered gaps that you must fill with words you hear. Incorrect spelling is acceptable, except for high frequency words or words which are spelt out in the recording, Questions 20-25 test your ability to understand a speaker's attitude or opinion as you listen to a dialogue (usually between a man and a woman). In your test booklet, you will see 6 statements. You must decide whether the statements are true or false, according to what you hear. Marking scheme ‘There are 25 questions in the Listening paper. Each question is worth 1 mark. ‘The Listening paper counts for 25% of your final mark. Dur‘the stion Is oF see ners tiled sten, \ded The gis toa You Exam technique During the test * Look at the questions before you listen. This will help you decide what you need to listen for. * Don't worry if you hear any unfamiliar words. i you focus on the general meaning of what you hear, you will stil be able to answer most of the questions. + Answer as many questions as you can the first time you listen to the recording. * Use the second time to check your answers and complete anything you missed the first time. + Answer all the questions. You won't lose marks for wrong answers, so if you don't know the answer, quess! At the end of the test + You have 6 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet onto the special answer sheet. + As you transfer each answer, check that you have placed it next to the correct question number on your answer sheet.Paper 2: Listening Part1 Questions 1-7 ‘There are 7 questions in this part, For each question, there are 3 pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct picture and put a tick (¥) in the box below it Example: 0 What time are they meeting? 1. What does the woman buy? tine a aL] 2 Where did the man put the suntan cream?Hints on answering Listening, Part 1 Before you listen + Read the question carefully + Notice the first word (or phrase): e.g., who, what, which, when, where, how, how often. + Study the pictures: What do they show? How are they similar? How are they different? ‘The first time you listen + Pay attention to clues that relate to the first word (or phrase) in each question. * Don't answer until the conversation finishes. The answer may be at the very end. + Answer as many questions as possible. ‘The second time you listen * Check your answers to the questions you've already filled in. + Usten carefully for answers to the questions you did not answer. + fyou're still not sure, guess! You have nothing to lose. ow many of her friends are coming from London? a] 4 Which TV programme does he ask his King Arthur's The History of Music SwordPaper 2: Listening Par Que: 5 Where does the woman tell the man to meet her? You = Fore RO. — i gas, fe 8| Na" Part 2 Questions 8-13 You will hear someone reading the news on a local radio programme. For each question, put a tick (¥) in the correct box. 8 10 2 Harry Bolton When can you phone the craft centre about courses? Where can you get free rubber gloves for Clean Beach Day? The new film is on at the Film Centre The radio programme Cinema is The person in the show on Sunday evening is was a lifeguard for a year. works as a lifeguard now. used to be a lifeguard, from 9-10 am every weekday from 7-9.30 every evening from 9-12 am every Saturday from the reception desk at the radio station from the local newspaper office from any supermarket at 7 and 9 every day till next Friday. at midnight on Saturday. on Friday only. about all kinds of films. a quiz show. about films with superheroes. a teacher. a sports instructor. a football player. QOPaper 2: Listening ih Part 3 _Pa Questions 14-19 au ‘You will hear a teacher talking about courses at a craft centre. Loc For each question, fil n the missing information in the numbered space. You itt 99994-49994999094909,, B GRANGE CRAFT CENTRE Courses available = 30-week painting course + 30-week (14) course + 30-week drawing course + (15) . -week sculpture course || Course days + Pottery and drawing: Mondays and (16) . « Painting and sculpture: on Tuesdays and Thursdays | 21 23 NOTE: All students will have to be at the centre at weekends at the end of the year to help teachers set up end-of-year exhibitions. Course levels 24 There are 3 course levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced. \ ‘Students who wish to join the intermediate class must have completed the a7) class, and those who wish to join the advanced class must have completed the beginners class and the intermediate class * +We also accept students who have completed these courses at the Salton Craft Centre + Beginners: (18) + Intermediate: 5-6 pm + Advanced: 8-9 pm Enrolment Enrolment forms must be returned by the end of the (19) |& Questions 20-25 Look at the 6 sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between a woman, Kate, and her friend, Alan, about going to the beach. Decide i each sentence is correct or incorrect. itis correct, put a tick (¥) in the box under A for YES. If i is not correct, put a tick (¥) in the box under B for NO. 20 a 2 2 m4 % Kate thinks that Sandy Bay will be too crowded. ‘Alan wants to go to the beach with Kevin. Kate doesn't think the snack bar will have good food. Alan thinks it's a good idea to bring their own food. Kate insists on buying food from the supermarket Alan thinks there will be a lot of traffic in town. ]Leetelclms rans) Loc LLed An in-depth look Paper 3: Speaking lasts for 10 to 12 minutes. Usually, 2 candidates are examined by 2 examiners; if you are the last session, you may be 1 of 3 candidates. During the exam, 1 of the examiners (‘the interlocutor’) speaks to the candidates and explains the tasks, while the other examiner (‘the assessor’) listens. At the end, both examiners assess your performance. The Speaking paper has 4 parts. Each part lasts about 3 minutes. Part1 tests your ability to give information about yourself (for example, where you live, your interests, your studies). Both candidates have a short conversation with the examiner. Pant2 tests your ability to interact in English by making and responding to suggestions, discussing alternatives and agreeing or disagreeing. You are given a picture sheet with some ideas for you to discuss with the other candidate. Paat3 tests your ability to describe. You will be given a photograph and asked to spend about a minute describing it. Your photograph and the other candidate's photograph will have the same ‘theme’: for example, ‘work’ or ‘leisure activities’ Pant 4 tests your ability to have a discussion with your partner about your opinions, likes/dislikes, preferences and experiences. You will be asked to talk about a topic related to the theme in Part 3, Marking scheme The Speaking paper is worth 25 points. It counts for 25% of your final mark. You will be given a mark from 1 to 5 for each of the following categories: + Grammar and vocabulary: your ability to use grammar and vocabulary accurately and appropriately + Discourse management: your abilty to keep the conversation flowing and to answer questions with well-developed responses (rather than single-word answers) + Pronunciation: your ability to pronounce English words clearly enough to be understood + Interactive communication: your ability to communicate with both the examiner and the other candidate + Overall performance: how well you have dealt with all of the tasks Befor ttisne When Here i Next, After | Englisaks to both your ssing ‘ou to inute efor ences 5 with’ ate Exam technique Before the exam iis natural for candidates to be nervous before the PET Speaking test. Here are some ideas to help you relax: ake several deep breaths before you go into the room. * Look at the examiners and smile; it will help everyone feel more relaxed. + Take a few seconds to get comfortable in your chair. Remember that the examiners are used to talking to candidates with trembling hands and shaky voices. They expect you to be nervous, and it's part of their job to help you feel more relaxed and comfortable. When the exam begins Here is what you can expect to hear from the lead examiner when you enter the room: Examiner: Good morning/afternoon/evening. Can | have your mark sheets, please? Next, the examiner will introduce himself/herself and the second examiner. Examiner: I'm ... [says name], and this is ... [introduces second examiner). He/She is just going to listen to us. Aer that, the examiner will ask you and your partner your names. Be prepared to spell your surname using English letters (for example: ‘Smith. That's S- M-1-T-H.’)Heel oTelmee ans) pec Lad \, Part 1 (2-3 minutes) + Where do you live? + Do you work or are you a student in ......? + Do you enjoy studying English? Why (not)? + Do you think that English will be useful to you in the future? + What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Part 2 minutes) 'm going to describe a situation to you. You are planning to go to the beach with your friends this weekend, Talk together about the activities you can do at the beach and then decide which would be the best way of spending time at the beach Ifyou tum to page 146, you'll find some ideas to help you. [Pause for 4—5 seconds] I'l say that again. You are planning to go to the beach with your friends this weekend. Talk together about the activities you can do at the beach, and then decide which would be the best way of spending time at the beach, All right? Now talk together. Part 3 (3 minutes) Now, I'd like each of you to talk on your own about something, I'm going to give each of you a photograph showing something you can do when you're on holiday. Candidate A, please look at photograph A on page 147. Candidate B, you can also look at Candidate A’s photo, but I'l give you your photograph in a moment. Candidate A, please tell us what you can see in your photograph? [Allow about 1 minuto.) Candidate B, please look at photograph B on page 147. It also shows something you can do when you're on holiday. | Candidate A, you can look also look at Candidate B's photograph. | Now, Candidate B, please tell us what you can see in the photograph. [Allow about 1 minute.} Part 4 (3 minutes) Your photographs in Part 3 showed things you can do when you are on holiday. Now, I'd like you to talk together about the things you liked to do on holiday when you were younger and the things you like to do now.