Correct answers will show in green, incorrect answers. Pet listening test, part 1 free practice b1 level free practice tests for learners of english. Spend about 50 minutes on the reading, 40 minutes on the writing. Preliminary english test paper 1 reading and writing sample paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes additional materials.
Each given question has three options a, b and c, and a set of images which correspond to each option. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. 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. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as. The writing and reading sections combined last an hour and a half. 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. Dec 12, 2019 get ready for the cambridge pet, fce and cae speaking part 1 with these chat cards. This is part of a letter you receive from an american penfriend laura. Writing part 1 sentence transformations whats in part 1. Passive to active and active to passive transformations these constitute around 10% of transformations. Roundup by eliciting a few ideas and give them a recommendation about 45mins. In spain there are two main exams to get the certifcate for b1 in english.
Cambridge exam changes 2020 pet and ket breakout english. Pet writing part 1 complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. This is part of a letter that you receive from an english speaking friend, i have just bought a new laptop computer and i want to download some tv series to watch. Exam english2 examples of questions in the pet reading section. The b1 speaking exam from cambridge exam english is a preliminary exam that tests the candidated ability to converse fluently. Writing the perfect email for b1 preliminary pet kse. Use this notebook to write your provisional answers. Part 1 multiple choice what do candidates have to do. Below is a list of examples of the writing part 1 task separated according to category of grammar, followed by the solutions. They will need to match the part number with the activity or task type, instructions, number of questions, example language or function and word count required. Part 1, part 3 flojoequestions from the 3 parts of the pet writing section pet. Watch our tips for taking the new b1 preliminary and b1 preliminary for schools writing test part 1. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means. B1 preliminary is made up of four papers developed to test students english skills.
Cambridge pet writing part 1 profesor nativo gratis. Access cambridge pet writing sample test 1 here to help you prepare and succeed in the cambridge pet exam. The first one is an email whereas the second one is a story or an article, as. Answer all the questions in reading parts 1 5 and writing parts 1 and 2. Pet writing part 1 transformations exercises complete the sencond sentence using one, two or three words only. As weve already seen in the b1 writing guide in spanish, updated for the 2020 changes, the writing component consists of 2 parts.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. For notices and messages set 1, you read five realworld notices, messages and other short texts for the main message of the text. It provides practice for the reading section of the cambridge english b1 preliminary exam. 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. Because they are so common in the pet exam, your students need as much practice as possible with comparatives and superlatives. At the bottom of most pages youll find a box like this. Assessing writing performance level b1 cambridge english. Cambridge english preliminary pet writing part 1, test 2. Pet paper 1 reading and writing 1 hour 30 minutes reading part 1 questions 15 look at the text in each question.
Study 279 terms pet writing part 1 flashcards quizlet. Are you an intermediate cefr level b1 learner of english. On the next page there are descriptions of eight tv programmes. Click on the button to choose the best option for each question. Once all the questions have been answered, click on the check button. Be careful with simple grammar and pronunciation errors. Writing assessment by examiners in the cambridge english. Writing tasks part task type and format focus part 1 sentence transformations. Come back regularly as well be adding more materials. This is the first part of the cambridge pet reading and writing paper b1. Try to do this test and check your answers at the end. This book is simply for students who want good marks in the writing section of the cambridge pet exam. Pet part 1 writing task in the cambridge english preliminary test.
Pet writing part 1 2 the hotel has a big swimming pool. The questions are transformations, for example changing a sentence from passive to active. You can find other free materials to help you prepare for the b1. Pet b1 listening part 1 exercise 1 free practice test, free. Take these 14 pet transformations and test your students ability to apply the grammar of the level to the exam. It is also useful for any lower intermediate student who would like to improve his or her writing. Cambridge preliminary pet and key ket are getting reasonably major overhauls in 2020. Intermediate b1 writing learnenglish teens british council. Welcome to flojoes preparation area for the cambridge preliminary english test pet. You can find other free materials to help you prepare for the b1 lower intermediate level pet at the following website.
Apr 03, 2019 this is the pet preliminary english test 1, writing part 1 from cambridge. Pet handbook, sample papers paper 1, reading and writing. Correct answers will show in green, incorrect answers in red. You are given seven pieces of audio and seven questions which correspond to the audio. Find out how to write a proper email for b1 preliminary pet writing part 1, where you are asked to write your answer in 100 words. For more information on the new test formats for 2020, go to keyandpreliminary. Theyll thank you when they see one of them on their exam. Breakout english brings you high quality cambridge exam materials. Mark the letter next to the correct explanation a, b or c on your answer sheet. You should not take more than 8 minutes to finish this test.
Paper 1 reading and writing 1 hour 30 minutes reading part 1 questions 15. For this exercise about a book recommendation, you have to read the text and choose the best word to fit the gap. Preliminary english test reading and writing sample test. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheets if they are not already there. For each question there is one complete sentence and a second sentence which has a missing word or words. Shows you can read and understand the main points from signs, newspapers and magazines.
Mark the correct letter a, b, or c on your answer sheet. One of the great differences between writing a letter, essay, article and so on, and. It was the most exciting football match i had ever been to. T his tests your understanding of various kinds of short texts. Cambridge pet writing part 1 here are some sentences about a holiday on a canal boat. Pet preliminary english test 1 reading part 1 level b1. This is the pet preliminary english test 1, reading part 1 from cambridge. Look at the 5 questions below and choose the correct answer. Pet preliminary english test 1 writing part 1 level b1. In part 1 of the preliminary english test pet you listen to seven short recordings and for each recording you have to choose the best of three pictures. Nov 16, 2019 one of the writing tasks we encounter in cambridge assessment englishs b1 preliminary pet writing is a short message. Pag 12 pet sentence transformation 1 complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than 3 words.
To build on students prior knowledge of the task types of the pet writing examination 2. 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. Writing this lesson plan accompanies cambridge english. Reading and writing, listening and speaking papers. If youd like to know all the different parts of cambridge english. Practise and improve your writing skills with these texts and exercises. Read five realworld notices, messages and other short texts for the main message. For questions 1 5, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
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. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing. Preliminary pet for schools and business preliminary exams bec. Shehe likes running and asks you whether shehe could go running in your town. Page 14 tur n over 2 reading part 1 qu estions 1 5 look at the text in each question. Pass cambridge english b1 writing secrets and tips for the cambridge pet b1 writing exam. Preliminary before carrying on, check out an outline here or go to the official cambridge english website to read more about the exam. Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Cambridge english b1 preliminary pet writing story task. Scoring the reading and writing sections are each worth 25% of the total score for the exam. Cambridge english preliminary pet writing part 1 exam english. How to write a story for b1 preliminary pet writing kse academy. Pet paper 1 reading and writing 1 hour 30 minutes reading part 1 questions 1 5 look at the text in each question. Writing b1 part 1 your english friend is coming to you for a month. To develop an understanding of key language points relative to task achievement. Here youll find information about the exam, practice tests, vocabulary exercises and grammar activities to help you succeed in your exam preparation. Answer sheets soft clean eraser soft pencil type b or hb is recommended time 1 hour 30 minutes instructions to candidates write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Control and understanding of b1 level grammatical structures part 2 short communicative message. Pet writing part 1 transformations exercise clasesaennar. Cambridge speaking part 1 chat cards breakout english. Pair students and give them resource 1 cut up for matching. Pet writing how to pass the cambridge pet writing section 1.