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. Correct answers will show in green, incorrect answers in red. It is very cold and wet, and the weather forecast says it will get worse. Sample script 1 preliminary for schools part 3 question 7. Gives a brief summary of linguistic functons like espressing advice, apologizing etc.
Reading and writing, sample 1, part 3 read the text about a journey to the arctic on board a ship and answer whether the sentences below are correct or incorrect. Talk about a colour photo that the examiner will provide. 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. You will hear a radio announcer giving details about a local motor show. When you finish, click start and write your answers below. Objectives of pet 6reading 6 writing listening 6 speaking examination content and processing 2 what is pet. Pet b1 writing part 1 exercise 3 free practice test, free. Unfortunately i have a lot of homework and exams to prepare for at the moment. Preliminary is regulated by ofqual, the statutory regulatory authority for external qualifications in england and its. The preliminary pet exam doesnt have a use of english section, but it does still have keyword transformations. In this part, you will read a sentence or phrase and then complete the conversations. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing. Sport is an integral part of irish life and no more so than in the capital.
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. It is also useful for any lower intermediate student who would like to. This resource is aimed at teachers preparing students for the cambridge pet exam of english. They appear as writing part 1 and they are often a challenge for candidates.
In part 3 you have a choice between writing to someone and writing a story. To build on students prior knowledge of the task types of the pet writing examination 2. Reading part 2 6 e 7 f 8 g reading part 3 reading part 4 21 a 22 b 23 b 24 d 25 c 32 a 33 b 34 a 35 b reading part 5 26 c 28 a 30 b 27 d 29 d 31 c writing part 1 1 taught my sister 4 more than 2 if you are 5 unless 3 do you like writing part 2 sample answer. Assessing writing performance level b1 cambridge english.
O dont write a full rough copy for writing parts 2 and 3. The best way to improve your writing skills is to practise. This free pet listening practice test helps with the third part of the listening exam. Preliminary pet, you have to write a short message as part of writing part 2. Pdf pet writing part 3 emails sumaia badeeb academia. Cambridge english preliminary pet writing part 3 free download as pdf file. Cambridge pet writing sample test 2 cambridge practice tests. Cambridge english preliminary pet writing part 3 worksheet. Study 279 terms pet writing part 1 flashcards quizlet. In the course, we will see how to be successful in the b1 writing exam. For this reason, a story, even a story for preliminary pet writing part 3 should aim to do so. When writing a story, the aim is not to inform or to convey information. In the writing section of the preliminary english test there are three parts. However, one of the advantages teachers and students have at b1 level is that cambridge provides a clear list of grammatical structures necessary.
Guidance for teachers preparing candidates for part 3 of the speaking paper of the cambridge preliminary exam. The task 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. Hometown, village, living place, city, tourism, country. Cambridge english language assessment is part of the university of cambridge. Pet writing practice test part 3 writing a letter exam english. Find a pen pal or a study partner through services like facebook. How to write a story for b1 preliminary pet writing. This is part of a letter you receive from your penfriend james. Provides exam preparation and practice for the pet exam. Expand on this point by explaining that most of the answers are single words, numbers or very short noun phrases. Here is an example of a preliminary pet speaking exam part 3. Then theres also that wellknown irish fondness for a. In your next letter, please tell me about the music. You are advised to write about 100 words, as instructed.
Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet. You have a choice between a letter to a friend or a story of about 100 words. 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. They shouldnt waste time writing more than is necessary.
You will see that statements from the assessment scales have been turned into questions. Give a general introduction this picture shows in this picture i can see. Pet writing part 3 informal letter ylyxvqjo9qnm idocpub. It consists of 11 different writing prompts in the style of the writing part three question.
Once all the questions have been answered, click on the check button. Preliminary pet for schools and business preliminary exams bec. For each question, mark the correct letter a, b, c or d on your answer sheet. 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. In this post, you will learn what you have to do, how to do it, and youll learn tons of expressions to pass your preliminary pet writing exam. You will hear someone talking about the city of cork. Greenwich produces more cambridge graduates than any other college in australia.
Questions 610 the teenagers below all want to visit a museum exhibition. The pass mark for this exam is 70% or over, and you need to be able to do this exercise in about 10 minutes in the exam. 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. Write an answer of around 100 words and send it back to your partner for feedback. An accompanying website includes a printable pdf of a pet practice test plus. And a cool way to entertain is to create suspense, which. See more ideas about learn english, esl lessons and cambridge exams.
Use the band descriptors on the next page to assess your partners part 3 writing. O dont worry too much about making grammar mistakes in writing parts 2 and 3. Writing part 3 is worth 15% of your total pet mark. Pet paper 1 reading and writing candidate answer sheet 1. Pet writing how to pass the cambridge pet writing section writing 3.
I need a lot of time to study but at the same time i dont want to stop going to karate. Pet preliminary listening part 3 profesornativogratis. Pet handbook, sample papers paper 1, reading and writing. Im really enjoying my new karate classes which i have two evenings a week.
In part 3 of the pet writing paper you can choose to write a letter. Now, id like each of you to talk on your own about something. This should take at least 10 minutes to plan for each question. For part 2 storywriting practice, send opening sentences like the one above to each other. Writing folders develop the full range of writing skills needed for the pet exam and focus on the area many pet candidates find the most challenging part of the exam. Here are some tips to follow when attempting the pet part 3 multiple choice task. Use this notebook to write your provisional answers. This book is simply for students who want good marks in the writing section of the cambridge pet exam. Preliminary english test reading and writing sample test. Writing stories or letters 4 essentials for good answers 1.
To develop an understanding of key language points relative to task achievement. Cambridge pet writing prompts part 3 teaching resources. In part 3 of the preliminary pet speaking exam you will be asked to describe a picture to the examiner for approximately one minute. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
This is part of a letter you receive from an english friend. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheets if they are not already there. In this practice test you are going to write a letter. Cambridge english preliminary pet writing part 3 x4e6x85jp3n3. Use the title to get an idea of the theme of the text. Pet writing how to pass the cambridge pet writing section 1. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. Preliminary english test paper 1 reading and writing sample paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes additional materials. Writing part 3 in part 3, candidates can write either a story or an informal letter. Short of buying books with mock exams, it is very difficult to find a variety of suitable prompts. So today i will teach you how to write a story at b1 level for your b1 preliminary pet exam. The assessment focuses on content, communicative achievement, organisation and language. Access cambridge pet writing sample test 2 here to help you prepare and succeed in the cambridge pet exam.
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Will i be penalised if i write more than 100 words in writing part 3. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing questions parts 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 first, using no more than three words.
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