WHAT IS PET ? (1)
Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET), is an intermediate level qualification in English that opens the doors to opportunities for work, study and travel.
Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools follows exactly the same format as Cambridge English: Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET), and the level of the question papers is identical. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school pupils.
PET Exam overview
What's in the exam?
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Paper |
Content |
Marks |
Purpose |
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Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) |
Reading:
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50% |
Pupils need to be able to read texts from signs, journals, newspapers and magazines and understand the main points. They will need to show they can use vocabulary and structure by completing tasks such as producing a short message, and writing a story or letter of around 100 words. |
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Listening |
4 parts/25 questions |
25% |
Pupils need to show they can understand the meaning of a range of recorded spoken material, including announcements, interviews and discussions about everyday life. They will also need to be able to understand the attitudes and intentions of the speakers. |
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Speaking |
4 parts |
25% |
Pupils take part in a conversation, asking and answering questions, and talking freely about their likes and dislikes. They take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three. |
