PET Practice Exam 4 WRITING

Part 1
Questions 1-5
Here are some sentences about getting a cold.

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.

Use no more than three words.

Example:

0 No one enjoys being sick

likes to
No one .................................................... be sick.

1 It’s been months since I’ve had a cold.

I .................................................... a cold for months.

2 You can’t always avoid catching a cold.

But everyone .................................................... a cold at some point.

3 If you get sick, you should stay in bed and rest.

If you get sick, you .................................................... to stay in bed and rest.

4 Drinking plenty of fluids is recommended.

It’s recommended .................................................... plenty of fluids.

5 It can take me weeks to get over the flu.

I spent a long time .................................................... the flu.

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Part 2
Question 6
An English friend called Oliver has offered to meet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel in
London.

Write an email to Oliver. In your email, you should:

• thank him for his offer

• give him information about your flight

• tell him where you will be staying in London.

Write 35-45 words.

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Part 3
Write an answer to one of the questions (7 or 8) in this part.

Write your answer in about 100 words.

Question 7
• This is part of an email you received from an English friend.

My best friend finally managed to get tickets for

us to go to the rock concert next week! But my
parents don’t want me to go because I will get
home late and may miss school the next day. How
can I convince them to let me go?

• Now write an email, giving your friend some advice.

Question 8
• Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.

• Your story must begin with this sentence:

I heard a terrible noise.

• Now write your story.

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