Writing folders develop the full range of writing skills needed for the pet exam and focus on the. Preliminary pet exam preparation materials breakout. This lesson is suitable for students at the early stages of their cambridge english. In a pet email writing task you can use a lot of good language to get high marks. Tests 3, 4, 5 and 6 are just like real pet for schools reading and writing. Assessing writing for cambridge english qualifications. In the writing section of the preliminary english test there are two parts. To develop a better understanding of grammar transformation exercises 3. Official preparation material for cambridge english.
This book is simply for students who want good marks in the writing section of the cambridge pet exam. You are told who you are writing to and why, and you must include three content points. There are 3 writing tasks and weve included practice tests for each part below. Download the reading and writing sample paper to get an idea of the sort of activities the test consists in. Pet has three examination papers which test reading, writing, listening and speaking. Pet project has a choice of baby zoo animals to care. This book is for candidates preparing for the university of cambridge local examinations syndicate ucles preliminary english test pet. Pet preliminary english test 3 writing part 1 level.
To build on students prior knowledge of the task types of the pet writing examination 2. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. The pet exam is part of the cambridge esol main suite. Once youve got a solid grasp of basic grammar and vocabulary, you need to work on practising the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Information and free practice activities for the pet exam from cambridge english. To practice the use of some synonyms and antonyms 4. Can write a description of an event, for example a school trip.
Cambridge exam changes 2020 pet and ket breakout english. In the writing section of the exam, which consists of three parts, candidates are encouraged to focus on the structural patterns of language and to communicate a specific message in a clear and concise manner. Thats 16 years of letter writing, transformations and spelling your surname. Cambridge english preliminary 7 writing test 4 lesson plan. The b1 preliminary pet is an official intermediate level cambridge english exam, set at level b1 of the common european framework of reference for languages. Writing is tested in paper 1 of the cambridge english preliminary test. Cambridge english exams are designed for learners at all levels from the preintermediate level cambridge english. Aug 30, 2017 the reading and writing tests were joined in the preliminary english exam until 2020, but now they are two separate tests of 45 minutes. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. Jul 31, 20 tips for writing pet cambridge exam slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. This handbook is for teachers who are preparing candidates for cambridge english. Pet practice tests, vocabulary exercises, writing tasks and help with the use of english tasks.
In this lesson you will study how to write an article in english with first certificate writing tips to further prepare for the fce writing with an email letter template to apply for a job or job application letter or email. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing. An accompanying website includes a printable pdf of a pet practice test plus. To analyse the communicative effect of sample and student generated writing scripts. You have to write a very short note, only 35 45 words. Passing the cambridge pet exam is all about getting the basics down. A cambridge b2 exam pdf with exercises for writing skills 8. Flojoes cambridge english preliminary preliminary english. Detailed information about the format of the cambridge english. This lesson is also suitable for any pre intermediate course in order to practice students writing skills.
Cambridge esol employs teams of item writers to produce examination material, and throughout the writing and editing process strict guidelines are followed in order to ensure that. Cambridge english exams online preparation, free practise test, exercises and video lessons. The detailed descriptors in the writing assessment subscales are slightly different for each exam and are based on its target cefr level. For each question, mark the correct letter a, b, c or d on your answer sheet. Preliminary qualification preliminary english test pet. Cambridge english entry level certificate in esol international entry 3. B1 preliminary pet exam practice intermediate level. Cambridge pet writing part 1 here are some sentences about a holiday on a canal boat.
The introduction gives an overview of the exam and its place within cambridge esol. Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Jul 16, 2018 try our 20 new rephrasing questions in pdf by filling in the gaps with words. To familiarise students with the task types of the pet writing examination 2. Preliminary english test for schools reading and writing. Part 2 exam 1 reading pet cambridge preliminary english. Pet paper 1 reading and writing candidate answer sheet 1. Scoring the writing section is worth 25% of the total score for the exam. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Pdf pet writing part 3 emails sumaia badeeb academia. Key ket to the very advanced level cambridge english. Preliminary pet exam preparation materials breakout english. For teachers and students preparing for cambridge english. This is the pet preliminary english test 3, writing part 1 from cambridge. The introduction gives an overview of pet and its place within cambridge esol. These sample tests help you monitor progress across the core skills of reading, writing, and speaking to help you prepare for success. Preliminary, also known as preliminary english test pet. Cambridge english a notforprofit department of the university of cambridge 100 years of expertise in english language assessment over 4 million people a year take cambridge english exams.
University of cambridge cambridge english language assessment 1 hills road, cambridge, cb1 2eu, uk tel. Pdf cambridge objective ket students book chinh nguy. May 19, 2018 fce course lesson 17 a cambridge b2 exam pdf with exercises for writing skills 8. Cambridge preliminary english pet 3 book daniel sanchez. Pet practice tests, grammar and vocabulary cambridge english. Pdf cambridge preliminary english pet 3 book daniel. To develop an understanding of key language points relative to task. Pet preliminary english test 3 writing part 1 level b1. It gives you another opportunity to practise for both the maturita exam and the cambridge esol pet exam with your students. In the cambridge english preliminary pet exam, the reading and writing components are on the same paper. Preliminary english test paper 1 reading and writing sample. How to write a story for b1 preliminary pet writing. Pet writing part 1 transformations exercises complete the sencond sentence using one, two or three words only. It is also useful for any lower intermediate student who would like to improve his or her writing.
If youd like to know all the different parts of cambridge english. These exams give candidates proof of their ability to use english in a wide variety of contexts, relevant to work, study and leisure activities. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. You have to think about an opening and closing formula as well as expressions to talk about the main topic points. This is followed by a focus on each paper and includes content, advice on preparation and example papers. 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. Jan 18, 2016 one of the writing tasks we encounter in cambridge english. In the writing section of the exam, which consists of three parts, candidates are encouraged to focus on the structural patterns of language and to communicate a specific message in. It contains four complete tests based on recent pet papers. Your grade is based on your overall score in all the papers. See how to do the reading part of the exam b1 preliminary cambridge exam the writing now consists of. Pet tests reading, writing, listening and speaking. Answer sheets soft clean eraser soft pencil type b or hb is recommended time 1 hour 30 minutes instructions to candidates. Nov 20, 2019 the b1 preliminary pet exam has suffered some changes that become effective in january 2020.
The b1 preliminary pet exam has suffered some changes that become effective in january 2020. Pet writing how to pass the cambridge pet writing section 1. Sample pet exam papers listening, reading, writing dear teachers, this material is one of the many supplements in the januaryfebruary bridge special. In part 2 you have to write an article or a story in this practice test you are going to write an article. Preliminary english test for schools paper 1 reading and writing sample paper time 1 hour 30 minutes instructions to candidates do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Writing part 2 is worth 5% of your total pet mark you have around 10 minutes to complete part 2. Official b1 preliminary pet cambridge english certificate. Understanding the cambridge english writing assessment scale every cambridge english qualification targets a specific level of the cefr and includes a range of tasks that are suitable for learners at this level. More help with the preliminary english test writing. Pet cambridge english preliminary writing practice tests. Passive to active and active to passive transformations these constitute around 10% of transformations. This book is simply for students who want good marks in the reading and writing section of the cambridge pet exam. Try to do this test and check your answers at the end. Officially, cambridge says the changes are necessary in order to keep the exams in line with the latest research in language learning and teaching. The cambridge pet and ket exams last changed in 2004. How to write a story for b1 preliminary pet writing kse. Among the parts most affected are speaking and writing. Pet handbook, sample papers paper 1, reading and writing.
University of cambridge esol examinations english for speakers of other languages preliminary english test paper 1 reading and writing sample paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes additional materials. This is part 5 of the cambridge preliminary test pet, level b1. Do not open this question paper until you are told. Jan 27, 2014 practise writing short texts, including emails. Reading and writing, listening and speaking papers. Preliminary english test cambridge esol free reading practice for part 6. You will need to be familiar with the grammar from the course, know useful words and expressions, and also the have developed an effective way to. Most of the time you have to do some of these things. P look at practice tests so that you know all the task types. Cambridge english qualifications are indepth exams that make learning english. Jan 30, 2020 writing an article for the pet b1 level in the new pet exam, you can choose to write an article for part 2 of the writing paper.
Introduction the writing paper for cambridge english. Written by cambridge esol examiners with many years experience of setting and marking exams, cambridge english. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheets if they are not already there. Preliminary english test reading and writing sample test. This handbook is for anyone who is preparing candidates for the cambridge esol preliminary english test pet. How to prepare for preliminary pet passing the cambridge pet exam is all about getting the basics down. Cambridge english scale scores of 140159 if a candidate achieves a grade b or c in their exam, they will receive the preliminary english test certificate at level b1. To develop an understanding of key language points relative to task achievement 3. Preliminary pet writing practice test part 2 writing. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are not already there.
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