A friend writes to ask about your weekend plans. You want to invite him to the cinema. Which is the best opening sentence for your reply?
Thanks for your letter! I'm free this weekend. How about going to the cinema together?
I am writing to complain about the cinema.
This is to inform you that I have no plans.
Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to inquire about tickets.
A friend asks to borrow your notes. You agree but want them returned by Friday. Which reply is most appropriate?
Why do you always ask me for help?
I will think about it and let you know later.
Sure, you can borrow them, but please return them by Friday.
No, I don't want to lend them to you.
You receive an email about a school trip and need to reply. Which sentence best expresses 'I would love to go'?
I would rather stay at home.
I have no interest in this trip.
I'd love to come. It sounds great!
I'm not sure if I can go.
In a PET email, which tone is most suitable?
Very formal and serious, like a business letter
Very casual with lots of slang and emojis
Very short with only one-word answers
Friendly but polite, like writing to a friend
A friend asks what you would like for your birthday. You want a new book. Which is the best way to say it?
I want you to buy me a book.
I'd really like a new book for my birthday.
Give me a book.
A book is what I need.
You want to invite a friend to your birthday party. What information should your email definitely include?
Only the time
Only what to bring
Only the date
Date, time, place, and what to bring
A friend asks if you liked the restaurant he recommended. You think it was 'OK but a bit expensive'. Which reply is best?
It was terrible and too expensive.
I don't like it at all.
It was perfect in every way.
It was OK, but a bit expensive.
Which is the most appropriate ending for a PET email to a friend?
Sincerely yours,
Looking forward to your complaint.
Write back soon!
Yours faithfully,
The task: 'What is your favourite subject and why?' Which is the best opening sentence?
Maths is a subject.
My favourite subject is maths because I enjoy solving problems.
I have many subjects.
Subjects are important.
You are writing an article about 'How to keep fit'. Which paragraph structure is most logical?
Only talk about food
Talk about something unrelated
Talk about diet, exercise, and enough sleep
Only talk about exercise
Which sentence best develops an opinion in an article?
Sports, yes.
I like sports.
Sports are good.
I like sports because they keep me fit and help me relax after a long day of study.
The task: 'What subject do you think is the most useful?' Which answer is most complete?
English.
English is useful.
I think English is the most useful because it helps us communicate with people from other countries.
Useful subject is English.
Which is the best way to end an article?
The end.
That's all.
In conclusion, I believe that doing sports regularly is important for everyone.
I have nothing more to say.
Which of the following should be avoided in PET topic writing?
Giving reasons and examples
Using linking words like 'firstly' and 'however'
Writing only one sentence for each point
Using paragraphs
You are writing an article about 'My weekend'. Which tense is most appropriate?
Past tense
Future tense only
Present tense only
Mix of all tenses randomly
Story opening: 'Last Saturday, I decided to go to the park.' Which continuation is most logical?
I will go to school tomorrow.
The park is big.
I like apples.
I took my dog and we had a wonderful time there.
What is the most important tense for a PET story?
Present continuous
Future tense
Past tense
Present simple
Which is a good opening sentence for a story?
I want to tell a story.
Story time.
One day, when I was walking home from school, I saw something unusual.
Let me think.
Which sentence expresses a character's feelings most vividly?
I feel good.
I felt very excited and couldn't stop smiling.
I was happy.
Happy me.
Which is the most suitable ending for a story?
The story is over.
And then I woke up.
That was my story.
In the end, we all laughed and agreed it was the best day ever.
Examiner: 'What do you usually do in your free time?' Best answer:
I usually play basketball with my friends because it's fun and keeps me healthy.
Free time.
I don't have free time.
Maybe sleep.
Examiner: 'Tell me something about your family.' Best answer:
I like my family.
There are four people in my family: my parents, my younger sister and me. We enjoy spending time together.
My family is nice.
Family.
Examiner: 'What's your favourite food?' Best answer:
My favourite food is pizza because it's delicious and I often have it with my friends on weekends.
Food is good.
Pizza.
I eat food.
In Speaking Part 1, how should you answer the examiner's questions?
Say 'I don't know'
Answer with one word only
Answer in complete sentences and give some extra information
Only talk about yourself for 5 minutes
Examiner: 'Do you enjoy listening to music?' Best answer:
No.
Music is OK.
Yes, I really enjoy listening to music, especially pop music. It helps me relax.
Yes.
When describing a picture, which order is most effective?
Only describe background
Describe people first, then background, then guess
Describe background first, then people, then guess what's happening
Only describe people
Which expression shows that you are guessing something in a picture?
I know...
It is...
I guess... / They look like they are...
I am sure...
Look at a picture of people having a picnic in the park. Which description is most complete?
People in the park.
This photo shows some people having a picnic in the park. The weather looks nice and sunny.
Picnic.
Park.
Which sentence best describes what someone is wearing?
He wears.
He is wearing a blue T-shirt and black shorts.
Clothes blue.
He has clothes.
Which phrase is appropriate for starting a picture description?
Picture see I.
See picture.
In the picture, I can see...
I see picture.
The examiner asks you and your partner to discuss 'going to the beach or to the mountains for a holiday'. Which is a good opening?
I don't know.
You decide.
Beach.
I think we should go to the beach because we can swim and relax.
In the discussion, you want to agree with your partner. Which is the best expression?
OK.
No, you are wrong.
Maybe.
I agree with you. That's a good point.
You want to politely disagree with your partner. Which is the best way?
You are stupid.
No.
That's not true.
I see your point, but I think we should consider...
In PET Speaking Parts 3 & 4, which behaviour is most appropriate?
Only speak to the examiner
Stay silent most of the time
Interact with both your partner and the examiner, and respond to each other's ideas
Only speak to your partner
At the end of the discussion, the examiner asks: 'Which do you think is the best choice?' Best answer:
I don't care.
Beach.
After discussing both options, I think going to the beach is better because we can all swim and have fun together.
Both are good.