The document summarizes the format and content of the Preliminary English Test (PET) exam. It is divided into 3 papers that test reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Paper 1 has a reading and writing section. The reading section contains 5 parts with short/long texts and comprehension questions. The writing section contains 3 parts that test grammar, short messages, and letters/stories. Paper 2 focuses on listening with 4 parts of short/long dialogues and questions. Paper 3 contains 4 speaking parts involving questions, picture descriptions, and discussions. The document concludes that passing the PET provides a pathway to higher exams and helps improve communication skills for real-life use of English.
The document summarizes the format and content of the Preliminary English Test (PET) exam. It is divided into 3 papers that test reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Paper 1 has a reading and writing section. The reading section contains 5 parts with short/long texts and comprehension questions. The writing section contains 3 parts that test grammar, short messages, and letters/stories. Paper 2 focuses on listening with 4 parts of short/long dialogues and questions. Paper 3 contains 4 speaking parts involving questions, picture descriptions, and discussions. The document concludes that passing the PET provides a pathway to higher exams and helps improve communication skills for real-life use of English.
The document summarizes the format and content of the Preliminary English Test (PET) exam. It is divided into 3 papers that test reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Paper 1 has a reading and writing section. The reading section contains 5 parts with short/long texts and comprehension questions. The writing section contains 3 parts that test grammar, short messages, and letters/stories. Paper 2 focuses on listening with 4 parts of short/long dialogues and questions. Paper 3 contains 4 speaking parts involving questions, picture descriptions, and discussions. The document concludes that passing the PET provides a pathway to higher exams and helps improve communication skills for real-life use of English.
The document summarizes the format and content of the Preliminary English Test (PET) exam. It is divided into 3 papers that test reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Paper 1 has a reading and writing section. The reading section contains 5 parts with short/long texts and comprehension questions. The writing section contains 3 parts that test grammar, short messages, and letters/stories. Paper 2 focuses on listening with 4 parts of short/long dialogues and questions. Paper 3 contains 4 speaking parts involving questions, picture descriptions, and discussions. The document concludes that passing the PET provides a pathway to higher exams and helps improve communication skills for real-life use of English.
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PET
Paper 1 Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper 2 Listening (30 minutes aprox.) Paper 3 Speaking (10-12 mins per pair of candidates) Paper 1: Reading / Writing Reading: Five parts which test a range of reading skills with a variety of texts, from very short notices to longer texts.
Writing: Three parts which test writing skills ranging from producing variations on simple sentences to a 100-word piece of continuous writing.
Reading
PART 1 You will read five short notices, labels, notes, messages, postcards or e-mails and answer a multiple choice question on each one. PART 2 You will read descriptions of five people followed by eight short texts. You then match the five people to five of the texts. PART 3 You will read one long text and answer ten true or false questions PART 4 You will read a text and answer five multiple choice questions. The text will often express feelings, opinions and attitudes. PART 5 You will read a short text with 10 gaps in it. You fill the gap by choosing from four multiple choice options. Writing PART 1 You will transform five sentences by rewriting them with different words that give the same meaning. The beginning and end of each sentence is given. You must write no more than three words. This part tests your grammar. PART 2 You will write a short message of 35-45 words. The notes, cards, emails, etc. that you write test how well you can communicate three specific pieces of information. PART 3 You will write either and informal letter or a story in about 100 words. Paper 2: Listening
Four parts ranging from short exchanges to longer dialogues and monologues. * PART 1: You will listen to seven short recordings. After each one, you must answer a question by choosing the correct picture A, B or C. Listening * PART 2: You will listen to one long recording and answer six multiple-choice questions. * PART 3: You will listen to one long recording and fill in six gaps in a text. You need to write one or more words in each space. Spelling should be recognisable, but if a word is dictated, the spelling must be correct. * PART 4: You will listen to a long dialogue and decide whether six statements about the dialogue are correct or incorrect. Some of the statements will be about the opinions and attitudes of the speakers. Paper 3: Speaking
Four parts which include asking and answering questions, discussing with a partner, talking about a picture and expressing opinions. Speaking PART 1: You must answer questions about yourself, This part lasts about two or three minutes. PART 2: You will be given a visual to look at and describes a situation. You discuss it with your partner and decide what to do. You have two or three minutes. PART 3: You are given a colour photograph and asked to talk about whats in the photo for about one minute.
PART 4: You will have a discussion with your partner on the topic of the photos from part 3. Youll probably talk about your likes, dislikes and preferences, your habits and experiences, etc. Results Pass with Merit Pass Narrow fail Fail English for your future
PET offers an easy to understand pathway to other, higher qualifications such as the First Certificate in English (FCE), and the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). PET exams use real-life situations and are especially designed to help you communicate more effectively in your own life and to focus your language learning on the skills you will actually need. Because PET exams focus on all four communication skills Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking you increase your confidence in using English in everyday situations.
