Question 1

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading exam, what should you do in Part 1 when you see a short text like a sign or an email?

Accepted Answer

Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the text.

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Find five spelling mistakes in the short text.

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Write a long reply to the person who sent the message.

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Translate the text into your own language.

Question 2

In the PET Writing exam, how many words should you aim to write for the story or article in Part 2?

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About 100 words

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Exactly 25 words

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At least 500 words

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Only 10 words

Question 3

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking exam Part 2, what are you and your partner expected to do with the photographs provided?

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Describe what you can see in your own photograph for about one minute.

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Argue about which photograph is the most beautiful.

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Ask the examiner five questions about the people in the picture.

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Write a short essay about the history of the camera.

Question 4

In Part 3 of the B1 Preliminary (PET) Listening exam, what is the main task while listening to the person speaking?

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Fill in the missing information in the numbered gaps.

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Draw a picture based on the description given.

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Decide if the statements are True or False.

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Choose a picture from a choice of three.

Question 5

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing Part 1, you are asked to write an email. Which of the following is a requirement for this task?

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You must include all four points provided in the instructions.

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You must include a drawing to explain your ideas.

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You must use technical scientific vocabulary.

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You must write at least 300 words.

Question 6

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking test Part 3, you and your partner are given a task with some pictures. What is the goal of this 'Collaborative Task'?

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To discuss different options together and try to reach an agreement.

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To compete to see who can speak the loudest.

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To read a script provided by the examiner.

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To describe each individual picture in total silence.

Question 7

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading exam Part 4, what is the specific task you must complete with the long text?

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Choose the correct sentence to fill each of the five gaps in the text.

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Find and circle every adjective in the first three paragraphs.

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Write a summary of the text using exactly fifty words.

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Correct the grammatical errors the author made in the text.

Question 8

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading exam Part 2, you are given five descriptions of people and eight short texts on a topic. What is your goal in this section?

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Match each person to the best text based on their specific requirements.

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Summarize each of the eight texts in one sentence.

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Put the eight texts in chronological order from oldest to newest.

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Write a letter to each of the five people described.

Question 9

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading exam Part 5, you have to complete a short text with six gaps. What type of choices are you given to fill these gaps?

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Multiple-choice options for each gap (A, B, C, or D).

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No options; you must think of the word yourself.

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The first letter of the missing word as a clue.

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A list of words where you can only use each word once.

Question 10

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Listening exam Part 1, what is provided for each of the seven short recordings?

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Three images (A, B, and C) for each question.

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A map that you must draw a route on.

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A list of ten vocabulary words to define.

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A long text to read before you listen.

Question 11

In Part 1 of the PET (B1 Preliminary) Reading exam, you often have to look at short texts like signs or messages. If a sign says 'PLEASE INFORM RECEPTION IF YOU REQUIRE A LATE CHECK-OUT', what is it asking you to do?

Accepted Answer

Tell the front desk if you want to leave the hotel after the usual time.

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Pay your bill immediately when you arrive at the hotel.

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Ask for a cheaper room if you arrive at the hotel late at night.

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Wait in the reception area until your room is ready for you.

Question 12

In the PET Listening exam, you might hear a girl say: 'I was going to go to the cinema, but then I realized I hadn't finished my history project.' What did the girl do?

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She stayed at home to do her schoolwork.

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She forgot to go to her history class.

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She went to see a movie about history.

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She finished her project at the cinema.

Question 13

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing exam, which of the following is an appropriate way to start an informal email to a friend?

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Hi Alex, thanks for your letter.

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Yours sincerely, Peter,

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Dear Sir or Madam,

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To whom it may concern,

Question 14

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading exam, you may see a notice that says: 'NO BICYCLES AGAINST GLASS WINDOWS'. What does the notice mean?

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Do not lean your bike on the window.

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You cannot bring your bike inside this building.

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Bicycles are not allowed to be parked in this street.

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You can buy glass windows for your bicycle here.

Question 15

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Speaking exam, you are asked to describe a photo. Which of the following phrases is most useful for describing the position of objects in the picture?

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In the background, there are some tall trees.

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I am liking this photo very much.

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I have visited a place like this last year.

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The photo was taken by a professional camera.

Question 16

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading Part 4, you must choose the correct word to fill a gap. Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'Although the weather was cold, they decided to go for a walk ______ the park.'

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through

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between

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across

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over

Question 17

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading Part 5, you often have to choose the correct verb to fit the context. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: 'Sarah ______ to her teacher that she would be late for class because of the bus delay.'

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explained

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demanded

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suggested

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wondered

Question 18

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Writing Part 1, you must respond to an email. If your friend writes 'Why don't we go to the water park on Saturday?', which of these is the best way to agree and give a reason?

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That's a great idea, because I love swimming!

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I went to the water park last year with my family.

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Yes, the water park is open from 10 am.

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I'm sorry, I am very busy on Saturday.

Question 19

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading Part 3, you match people to descriptions. If a student is looking for a 'beginner' course that 'doesn't cost anything', which option should they choose?

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A free introduction to the subject for people who have never done it before.

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A half-price session for students who have studied the topic for years.

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A cheap advanced class for those wishing to improve their existing skills.

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An expensive weekend workshop led by a world-famous professional.

Question 20

In the B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading Part 2, you must match people's preferences to the right options. If a person 'prefers to be outdoors' and 'enjoys learning about local history', which activity is the best fit?

Accepted Answer

A guided walking tour through the oldest parts of the city.

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A history documentary showing at the local cinema.

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A visit to the digital art gallery in the shopping mall.

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A lecture about ancient civilizations in the university hall.

Question 21

In Part 1 of the PET Reading exam, you often see short notices. If a sign says 'No entry for students unless accompanied by a teacher,' what does it mean?

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Students must be with a teacher to go inside.

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Teachers are not allowed to enter with students.

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Only students are allowed to enter the room.

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Students can enter alone if they have a teacher's note.

Question 22

In the PET Writing exam, if you are asked to write an informal email to a friend, which of the following is the most appropriate way to begin?

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Hi Sam, thanks for your email!

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To whom it may concern,

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Yours sincerely, Sam,

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Dear Sir or Madam,

Question 23

In the PET Speaking exam Part 2, you and your partner are shown a 'situation' with several pictures. What is the main goal of this task?

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To discuss different options and try to make a suggestion or agreement together.

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To write a short story about the people shown in the photographs.

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To describe each individual picture in great detail without stopping.

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To ignore your partner and wait for the examiner to ask a question.

Question 24

In the PET Reading exam, which word best completes this sentence? 'I've been looking forward to ________ my grandparents all week.'

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seeing

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to see

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seen

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see

Question 25

In Part 4 of the PET Reading exam, you must choose the correct sentence to fill a gap in a text. What is the most important thing to check when choosing your answer?

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The sentences before and after the gap to ensure the text flows logically.

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If the sentence is the longest one available in the options.

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Whether the sentence contains a word that appears in the title of the text.

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The number of words in the sentence compared to the previous one.

Question 26

In the PET Reading exam Part 5, you often have to choose the correct word to fill a gap. Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'If you want to go on the school trip, you must ________ a decision by Friday'?

Accepted Answer

make

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get

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give

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do

Question 27

In the PET Listening exam Part 1, you hear seven short recordings. What should you do during the first time you hear each recording?

Accepted Answer

Listen for the general meaning and choose a preliminary answer.

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Stop listening once you think you have heard the correct word.

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Close your eyes and wait for the second playing to start.

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Immediately write down every single word the speakers say.

Question 28

In the PET Reading exam Part 2, you must match five people to eight short texts. What is the best strategy for this task?

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Underline the three specific requirements for each person and find the text that meets all of them.

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Choose the text that has the most words in common with the person's description.

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Always match the people in the same order that the texts are presented.

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Pick the first text that mentions any one of the person's interests.

Question 29

In the PET Reading Part 3 (Multiple Choice), if the text is about a person's life story, what does the final question usually ask you to do?

Accepted Answer

Identify the author's purpose or the overall message of the text.

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Find the exact date when the person was born.

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Check the spelling of the most difficult words.

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List the names of all the cities mentioned in the story.

Question 30

In the PET Writing exam Part 2, you have a choice between writing a story or an article. If you choose the story, it must begin with a specific sentence or follow a specific prompt. Which of the following is crucial for a high score?

Accepted Answer

Using a variety of past tenses and linking words to show a sequence of events.

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Writing exactly 500 words regardless of the instructions.

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Repeating the same adjectives several times to emphasize a point.

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Using only the present simple tense to make the story sound modern.

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