There are 5 questions in this part of the exam, you are to read a sentence and then complete the second sentence with words so that it has the same meaning as the first. In this part, you will read a sentence or phrase and then complete the conversations. Write an answer of around 100 words and send it back to your partner for feedback. There are 5 questions in this part of the exam, you are to read a sentence and then complete the second sentence with 1 3 words so that it has the same meaning as the first. The changes to cambridge exams in 2020 will be significant for both candidates and teachers as cambridge starts to pull away from a traditional language systems based exam and focus more on skills. Answer all the questions in reading parts 1 5 and writing parts 1 and 2. Paraphrasing being able to write the same thing using different words and expressions is a very useful skill and shows your ability to express yourself in english. Use the title to get an idea of the theme of the text. The b1 preliminary pet exam has suffered some changes that become effective in january 2020. How to do the reading part of the exam b1 preliminary.
Pet preliminary listening part 3 profesor nativo gratis. Studying the brown bears diet alone didnt give them any clear explanation for why their numbers were decreasing. Assessment of candidates ability to express themselves in order to carry out functions at threshold level. They appear as writing part 1 and they are often a challenge for candidates. Pet writing how to pass the cambridge pet writing section 1. Im going to give each of you a photograph of people having a meal. Pet handbook, sample papers paper 1, reading and writing. Get an update when a new fce exercise is added select lists. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Free reading texts reading exercises adapted from breaking news english reading. Vindaloos lovenest vindaloos specialty curries are waiting for you they are worth the price.
For b1 preliminary part 6, the text is an email to a friend about the first day of spring. For part 2 story writing practice, send opening sentences like the one above to each other. For this exercise about a book recommendation, you have to read the text and choose the best word to fit the gap. When you finish, click start and write your answers below. Reading and writing tasks 7 preparing learners 8 sample paper and assessment 18 paper 2. Pet for schools reading part 3 truefalse questions. It is also useful for any lower intermediate student who would like to improve his or her writing. Exam english2 examples of questions in the pet reading section. Part 1, part 3 flojoequestions from the 3 parts of the pet writing section pet.
Im really enjoying my new karate classes which i have two evenings a week. In the course, we will see how to be successful in the b1 writing exam. If youd like to know all the different parts of cambridge english. Paper 3 speaking 1012 minutes per pair of candidates four parts.
Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing questions parts posted on january 16, 2017 by phil weir the writing section of the cambridge pet exam can be one of the more difficult parts, especially if you havent done any practice papers or havent completed a full b1 intermediate course. Practice with verbs followed by infinitives and gerunds with a pirate theme to liven things up. It is very cold and wet, and the weather forecast says it will get worse. Pet writing how to pass the cambridge pet writing section writing 3. In part 3 of the pet writing paper you can choose to write a letter. Talk about the situation as well as the physical things you can see in the picture 6. You will see that statements from the assessment scales have been turned into questions. Gaelic football, hurling, soccer and rugby matches feature on pub tv screens and as a prominent part of daily conversation, and newspaper coverage seems boundless. Exam structure, tasks and strategies for learners writing. Complete the conversation steve has with the agent. Preliminary english test reading and writing sample test. Preliminary, also known as preliminary english test pet, is at level b1 of the common european framework of reference for languages cefr published by the council of europe.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. In part 3 of the speaking test the candidates are each in turn given a colour photograph and asked to talk about it for up to one minute. The topic of the photographs is clearly stated by the examiner, for example. Pet b1 reading part 3 exercise 1 free practice test, free. In these exercises, identify the irrelevant sentences for each passage. Part 3 read a longer text for detailed comprehension, gist, inference and global meaning, as well as writer s attitude and opinion.
Assessing writing performance level b1 cambridge english. It provides practice for the reading section of the cambridge english b1 preliminary exam. This is a good practice to improve your reading and prepare for major exams such as toefl, ielts, pet, ket. Unfortunately i have a lot of homework and exams to prepare for at the moment.
Preliminary pet for schools and business preliminary exams bec. Revise your work make sure you answer the question exactly and no more. Study 279 terms pet writing part 1 flashcards quizlet. Preliminary before carrying on, check out an outline here or go to the official cambridge english website to read more about the exam. After 10pm we clear the tables and invite you to a bollywood style disco free for our dinner. This is part of a letter you receive from your penfriend james.
Pet preliminary english test 1 reading part 1 level b1 duration. This book is simply for students who want good marks in the writing section of the cambridge pet exam. How to do rephrasing b1 preliminary english test free pdf. Pet writing part 1 transformations exercises complete the sencond sentence using one, two or three words only. This modern emporium of indian cuisine is a perfect place for a night out with your partner or to celebrate with your friends. Pet writing practice test part 3 writing a letter exam english. Training group the name of the group you train in, or the town where youre training e. Give reasons related to the picture for your ideas 5. Writing and speaking papers there is information about the assessment criteria, and for writing there are example answers for you to refer to or use with your learners. Try to do this test and check your answers at the end.
To develop a better understanding of grammar transformation exercises. Paper 1 reading and writing reading part 1 1 c 2 c 3 a 4 a 5 b part 2 6 f 7 c 8 h 9 d 10 b part 3 11 b 12 a b 14 b 15 a 16 b 17 b 18 a 19 a 20 a. Nov 20, 2019 the b1 preliminary pet exam has suffered some changes that become effective in january 2020. Here are steps that learners can follow to complete part 3 of the reading. Pet speaking part 3 pictures can be a on a variety of topics see below, but their one common feature is that they have a scene with. Writing part 2 short communicative message whats in part 2. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing questions parts 1 3 posted on january 16, 2017 by phil weir the writing section of the cambridge pet exam can be one of the more difficult parts, especially if you havent done any practice papers or havent completed a full b1 intermediate course. My sister does exercise because she must keep fit to play in the basketball team. If it is not correct, mark b on y our answer sheet. Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. Underline or write down the information which is in both the sentence and text. Preliminary pet, preliminary pet for schools and business preliminary exams bec cambridge english writing scripts are marked by trained examiners in a secure online marking environment. Then theres also that wellknown irish fondness for a. Sport is an integral part of irish life and no more so than in the capital.
In parts 2 and 4 they interact with another candidate. Here are some tips to follow when attempting the pet part 3 multiple choice task. Nov 16, 2019 one of the writing tasks we encounter in cambridge assessment englishs b1 preliminary pet writing is a short message. Pdf pet writing part 3 emails sumaia badeeb academia. The preliminary pet exam doesnt have a use of english section, but it does still have keyword transformations. To familiarise students with the task types of the pet writing examination 2. Find a pen pal or a study partner through services like facebook. To familiarise students with the task types of the pet writing examination. In the pet part 3 multiple choice task, you need to be able to show you understand details, overall meaning as well as the writers attitude and opinion. How to write a story for b1 preliminary pet writing. Pet preliminary english test 2 reading part 5 level b1. The writing and reading sections combined last an hour and a half. Writing stories or letters 4 essentials for good answers 1. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing.
You will hear someone talking about the city of cork. Use this notebook to write your provisional answers. Try to make one journey rather than lots of short ones. Cambridge english exams online preparation, free practise test, exercises and video lessons. Apr 17, 2019 this is the pet preliminary english test 2, reading part 5 from cambridge. In this part of the exam you need to read a long text and answer 10 truefalse questions.
Cambridge pet writing part 1 profesor nativo gratis. Even the false answers will contain an element that directs you to a specific part of the text. Pet sentence transformation 1 complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than 3 words. Pet preliminary english test 1 writing part 1 level. Passive to active and active to passive transformations these constitute around 10% of transformations. How to do rephrasing b1 preliminary english test free. First of a series of worksheets with tasks related to topic lists for the cambridge pet. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. In part 3, they have an extended individual long turn. Part 4 read a longer text from which five sentences have been removed. In this practice test you are going to write a letter. How to write a story for b1 preliminary pet writing kse. Part 2 of the preliminary english test writing paper contains two questions. This should take at least 10 minutes to plan for each.
Cambridge preliminary pet and key ket are getting reasonably major overhauls in 2020. The sentences are in order so you can go through the text and underline in the text and answer the correct option a or b. Advertise here teaching resources tests and exams pet exam writing part 2 pet exam. I need a lot of time to study but at the same time i dont want to stop going to karate. In your next letter, please tell me about the music. Among the parts most affected are speaking and writing. Here are some sentences about a holiday on a canal boat. For each question, mark the correct letter a, b, c or d on your answer sheet. This is the pet preliminary english test 1, writing part 1 from cambridge. This is part of a letter you receive from an english friend. If you travel with someone else it will save you money. Obviously it is important to practise all of the parts, but pet speaking part 3 and part 4 are always on the same topic, so it is a good idea to practice them together.
Pet preliminary english test sentence transformation writing part level. Scoring the reading and writing sections are each worth 25% of the total score for the exam. Everything you need to help a child learn to read through phonics. At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheets. Sample script 1 preliminary for schools part 3 question 7. It provides practice for this reading section of the cambridge english b1 preliminary exam. Writing the perfect email for b1 preliminary pet kse academy. Start with a general idea of the subject of the picture before going into details 4. Writing assessment by examiners in the cambridge english. In the writing section of the preliminary english test there are three parts. Ket pet reading practice 3 learning english online. Preliminary is regulated by ofqual, the statutory regulatory authority for external qualifications in england and its. In part 3 you have a choice between writing to someone and writing a story. However, one of the advantages teachers and students have at b1 level is that cambridge provides a clear list of grammatical structures necessary.