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Booklet PET 2024
Booklet PET 2024
Booklet 2024
B1 Preliminary
(PET)
Preparation for the
Cambridge English Exam
Name: ____________________________________
Let´s Learn English
Vocabulary
Vocabulary: A room
Do these exercises to help you learn words for things you can see in a room.
This is usually made from wood and you can enter or leave a room
1…….. a. aircon
through it.
2…….. The metal object that hangs on the wall and keeps us warm. b. radiator
3…….. This is made from glass and you can look outside through this. c. ceiling
4…….. The plastic object you have to press to turn the lights on and off. d. door
5…….. The object that hangs on the wall and blows out hot or cold air. e. floor
7…….. The bottom part of the room where the carpet usually is. g. wall
8…….. The top part of the room where the lights usually are. h. socket
There are usually four of these in the room above the floor but
9…….. i. switch
below the ceiling.
The plastic object where you can plug your electronic items such
10…… j. carpet
as a computer or TV.
Discussion
2…….. You wear this around your waist to hold your trousers up. b. rucksack
You wear this on your head. It has a visor to protect your eyes
3…….. c. bag
from the sun.
8…….. Part of your trousers or jacket etc. where you can put things. h. necklace
10…… You wear this around your neck to keep warm. j. pocket
Discussion
check-in desk duty free baggage seat belt overhead locker boarding card
Vocabulary: Air travel
2. The thing you have to wear when the plane takes off is called a _______________.
3. The things you put your clothes in and carry when you go on holiday are called _______________.
4. The food you eat at set times each day are _______________.
5. The piece of paper that says your flight number and seat number is called a _______________.
The place in the airport where you show your ticket and leave your baggage is called the
6.
_______________.
7. The place in the airport where you wait to board the plane is called the _______________.
The large machine that flies people from one airport to another airport is called a
8.
_______________.
The part of the plane where you can keep your small bags and baggage is called the
9.
_______________.
10. The big electronic sign that shows flight details and gate numbers is called the _______________.
Discussion
Discussion
1. The thing in the middle of a road that cars drive around is called a _______________.
2. The place on the road where people can cross to the other side is called a _______________.
4. The object by the side of the road that shows a red or green light is called a _______________.
The object near the pavement which shows the direction we should take is called a
5.
_______________.
6. The things that make the street brighter at night are called _______________.
7. The place near the road or in the park that people can walk along is called the _______________.
8. The place that cars and buses drive along is called the _______________.
The flat and empty area in the centre of town where people often meet is called the
9.
_______________.
10. The place where people stand to wait for their bus is called the _______________.
Discussion
10. You need this paper to get on a train, bus or enter a museum.
Discussion
Which of these objects do you always take with you when you go out?
Vocabulary: Fruit
Do these exercises to help you learn words for fruit.
2. An _______________ can be green or red. Snow White eats one and has problems!
4. A _______________ is green. It looks like an apple but it is smaller at the top than at the bottom.
7. A _______________ is a big, tropical fruit. It grows on a tree. It can be green, orange or red.
A _______________ is a big fruit with a brown shell. It is not easy to open. You eat the white part
8.
inside.
A _______________ is a soft, round fruit. It is orangey pink. It has a lot of juice and it has a stone
9.
inside.
Discussion
1. A _______________ takes care of you when you have a small injury or feel sick.
4. A vehicle that takes you to the hospital very quickly is called an _______________.
6. An _______________ is when a nurse puts medicine and a needle into your skin.
Discussion
Do you like going to hospital? Have you ever had an injection or broken a bone?
Vocabulary: Holidays
Do these exercises to help you learn words for talking about holidays.
2…….. You put your clothes and things in this when you go on holiday. b. tent
5…….. Look at this to help you find places. With this you won't get lost! e. tourist
7…….. When you eat outside, normally sitting on a blanket on the floor. g. baggage
10…… If you go camping, you need a caravan or a ____ to sleep in. j. map
12…… Suitcases or bags that you carry when you're travelling. l. airport
Discussion
1. The thing you use to get dry after taking a shower is a _______________.
3. The place in a hotel where you check in and check out is the _______________.
4. The object in a bedroom that just one person can sleep on is a _______________.
The person in a hotel who can listen to and solve the customers' problems is the
5.
_______________.
7. The room where people have a shower and brush their teeth is the _______________.
8. The thing you rest your head on when going to sleep is a _______________.
9. The electronic machine that carries people to a different floor is the _______________.
10. The machine that provides water that we use to wash our body and hair is a _______________.
Discussion
A _______________ and a _______________ work in a hospital or clinic and take care of you
1.
when you are ill.
4. Someone who works in a school classroom and helps students is called a _______________.
5. A person who works in a court and can help people on trial is called a _______________.
6. Someone who cuts and styles your hair to make it look good is called a _______________.
7. Someone who helps you in a shop when you want to buy something is called a _______________.
A _______________ works at the front desk of a building and welcomes visitors and answers the
9.
phone.
10. An _______________ works for a company and usually uses a computer and phone.
Discussion
2. This is when you cook something for too long and it becomes black.
4. This is when we use the hot air from boiling water to cook something.
5. This is when we use a small machine to make food or drink hot again.
Discussion
Do you sometimes cook for your friends or family? What type of food can you cook?
Vocabulary: Meat and fish
Do these exercises to help you learn words for meat and fish.
3. The large piece of meat that comes from a pig's leg is called _______________.
Thin slices of meat that come from a pig and are often served for breakfast are called
4.
_______________.
5. The meat of a sea animal that has a hard shell and five pairs of legs is called _______________.
6. Long, round pieces of meat, usually made from pork are called _______________.
7. The meat that comes from a bird that lives in fresh water is called _______________.
8. The grilled or fried meat that comes from the back of a cow is called _______________.
Discussion
3. The colourful part of a plant is a _______________. It doesn't normally last a long time.
6. A green plant that grows on the ground in the park and in the garden is _______________.
A tall plant that has a thick, brown wooden stem is a _______________. It has branches and
8.
leaves.
Discussion
10. A _______________ is a big, strong building used in the past to protect the town.
Discussion
1. A _______________ is a man who takes your order and brings you your food.
2. The _______________ is a piece of paper that tells you the cost of your meal.
4. We often use a _______________ at the same time as a knife. You can pick up food with it.
6. A _______________ is a woman who takes your order and brings you your food.
7. You can use a _______________ to cut your food into smaller pieces.
Discussion
1. Money in the form of coins or notes (and not a card) is called _______________.
3. The _______________ is the place where you pay for things in a supermarket.
A _______________ is the place where goods for sale are displayed. It can be metal or wood and
5.
attached to a wall.
A _______________ has wheels. We push it around a supermarket and put things we want to buy
6.
in it.
8. After we pay for our goods, the shop assistant gives us a _______________.
Discussion
3…….. You can play this on the computer for fun. c. keyboard
4…….. You use this to write on a computer. It has letters or characters on. d. mobile
8…….. The part of your computer where you see the pictures or words. h. website
Discussion
A _______________ grows in the ground and we must cook it before we eat it. It is used to make
6.
chips.
9. _______________ is yellow. The small parts are the same size as peas.
Discussion
You are set a time limit of 3 minutes. In that time you must spell as many words as
possible. The words, of course must be real words, spelt correctly and must contain
between 3 and 7 letters. A letter cannot be used twice in the same word.
When forming your word, you can select letters from any position.
Scoring
Points are awarded depending on the number of letters in the word
Plural nouns and verb tenses are all allowed. People's names, abbreviations,
contractions, hyphenated words and foreign words are not accepted.
Let´s Learn English
Writing
Writing skills practice: A for and against essay – exercises
Look at the essay and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.
Preparation
Are these arguments for or against reality TV shows? Write them in the correct group.
They can discover The winners win great Reality shows are
They are fun to watch.
talented people. prizes. always the same.
People spend a lot of money on Reality TV is not an easy way Some people on reality shows
their phones when they vote. to become famous. behave badly.
4. People on reality shows have fun experiences and meet new people.
1. Reality shows are all the same but many people still watch them. (however,)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
We can discover talented people on reality TV and we can vote for the ones we like the most.
2.
(furthermore,)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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3. One positive thing about reality TV is that it shows normal people. (one advantage of)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. My first point is that reality TV is fun to watch. (firstly,)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Also, you can learn many new things. (in addition,)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The opposite argument is that reality TV might set a bad example for young children. (on the other
hand,)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Discussion
Preparation
Write the phrases in the correct group.
How’s everything Hope to hear from Thanks for your letter and
Take care.
going? you soon. telling me all your news.
2. Dani thinks Friday is the best day of the week. True False
4. On Friday Dani has an ICT class before her French class. True False
Not much! I like to spend time with my family and we have a big
Why do you like
1…….. a. lunch together on Sunday. I sometimes go shopping with my
summer?
friends on Saturday or visit my grandparents.
What's your least Probably drama. I just don't feel comfortable acting or performing
4…….. favourite subject at d. in front of other people, but I like watching my friends perform on
school? stage!
Who's your favourite I love them all! But I play tennis twice a week at school and also
5…….. e.
teacher at school? after school on Fridays. I’m getting quite good at it.
What do you usually do Definitely art. I’m good at drawing and painting. I spend all my
6…….. f.
at the weekend? free time drawing pictures and one day I’d like to be a designer.
3. Check your writing: error correction – punctuation
Correct the punctuation mistakes and write the sentences on the line below. Remember to use capital
letters, apostrophes, full stops and question marks.
1. you asked about my favourite day of the week. well, its definitely thursday
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. on thursday we study french, english and chemistry
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. after school we often go to davids house
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. at the weekend i visit my grandparents house
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. whats your favourite day of the week
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. hope to hear from you soon
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Discussion
Preparation
Match the part of the story to what usually happens in it and write a–c next to the numbers 1–3.
a. The accident
b. The surprise
c. My lucky day
2. Katia was the first person to arrive at the Italian restaurant. True False
5. Katia went home after waiting for her friends for an hour. True False
1…….. beginning a. ‘So they hadn’t forgotten and in the end it was the best birthday ever.’
‘Then she called Jonty, Alex and Yoko, but they didn’t answer either.
2…….. middle b.
“What’s going on?” she said to herself.’
‘Suddenly the lights went on and all her friends jumped up and
4…….. final line d.
shouted “Surprise!”.’
4. Check your writing: grouping – adjectives and adverbs
Write the words in the correct group.
adjectives adverbs
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I can’t believe what’s happened he said
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Follow that car she shouted
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Why doesn't he call me back she asked herself
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Discussion
Exam question
Your teacher has asked you to write a short story with the title ‘The surprise’.
Think about:
the beginning: who are the characters? What situation are they in?
the middle: what problem or difficulty do they have?
the ending: how is the problem or difficulty resolved?
Writing skills practice: An email to a new friend – exercises
Look at the email and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.
Preparation
Write a number (1-6) to put these parts of an email to a friend in order.
……… Closing – Write back soon and tell me about your family.
……… Body of email – I go to my local high school. It's great because I've got loads of friends there and ...
……… Introduction and reason for writing – My name's Lucinda. Let me tell you a little about myself and
my family. ...
1. Check your understanding: gap fill
Complete the sentences using the sentence ends in the box.
with Jo and Steph to Marco to the café and use the Wi-Fi
1. name’s (__) Sara (__) My (__) and (__) fifteen (__) I’m (__)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. school (__) are (__) subjects (__) Maths and ICT (__) I like (__) and (__) my favourite (__)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. when I (__) want to (__) I (__) school (__) computers (__) leave (__) work with (__)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. What (__) you (__) ? (__) subjects (__) do (__) like (__) at school (__)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. hockey (__) play (__) the (__) At (__) I sometimes (__) weekend (__)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. and (__) Write soon (__) yourself (__) me (__) tell (__) about (__)
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Discussion
Exam question
You have a new penfriend called Alex. This is the end of Alex’s last email to you:
Write back soon and tell me all about yourself! I’d love to hear about your school
and your family too.
Best wishes
Alex
Write a reply email to Alex.
Writing skills practice: An invitation to a party – exercises
Look at the exam question and answer and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.
Preparation
What information do you need to write on an invitation to a birthday party? Tick () five things.
a. Friday b. Saturday
a. the place the party will be held b. the time the party will be held
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. They’re catching a bus to the town centre. Rewrite using ‘going to + verb’.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
He’s going to play football on Saturday morning. Rewrite using the present continuous for future
3.
use.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. We’re having a holiday in Greece this year. Rewrite using ‘going to + verb’.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. She’s going to go to the cinema after dinner. Rewrite using the present continuous for future use.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. My train is leaving in 10 minutes. Rewrite using ‘going to + verb’.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Check your writing: multiple selection – time references
Circle the words that can complete these sentences. You can circle more than one answer.
a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
4. Check your writing: gap fill – completing an invitation
Complete the invitation with a phrase from the box.
Hope you can come next to the library Would you like to
Dear Suki
Barry
RSVP
Discussion
Look at the exam question and write the email. Make sure you give all the information needed.
Writing skills practice: An opinion essay – exercises
Look at the essay and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.
Preparation
Are these points about Video games or Sports? Circle the correct subject.
1. You can play basketball, water-ski or dance in your own room. Video games Sports
2. You can play them outside in the fresh air. Video games Sports
3. It's the best way to stay physically fit and healthy. Video games Sports
4. You can play them even when the weather is bad. Video games Sports
5. You can compete with people all over the world via the internet. Video games Sports
1. Check your understanding: multiple selection
Tick the six points which are mentioned in the essay.
4. You can compete with people all over the world via the internet.
5. Playing video games is the best way to stay physically fit and healthy.
7. You can play video games even when the weather is bad.
1. Today, … _______________
2. Firstly, … _______________
3. Also, … _______________
6. Actually, … _______________
Discussion
Are video games really a good way to keep fit? What do you think?
Writing skills practice: An opinion essay – writing practice
Look at the exam question and write the essay.
Exam question
Your teacher has asked you to write an opinion essay with the title ‘Are video games a good way to
keep fit?’
Write the essay below and give your opinion.
Writing skills practice: Someone I admire – exercises
Look at the description and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.
Preparation
Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a-g next to the number 1-7.
4. Laura has won prizes for her photography / dancing / language skills .
6. Laura is very busy and hard-working / beautiful and kind / fit and strong .
David has loved computer games since he was a child. Now he designs new computer
games so he is very 5_______________. He can also speak Chinese very well and his
6
_______________ is to work in China in the future.
When we were 8_______________ we used to play football in the garden, but he was
much 9_______________ than me!
David doesn't have a lot of free time these days because he works so hard. I really
admire how 10_______________ he is and how 11_______________ he has been in his
career. I always look forward to visiting him but I will be 12_______________ if he moves
to China.
Discussion
1. Watch the video and listen carefully to the introduction narrated by Rosalía.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yezDEWako8U
• Now, state your opinion. Do you agree with the following quote?
“Loneliness is an ocean full of travelers trying to find their place in the world but without friendship we’re
lost and left with no hope, no home, no harbor.”
• Say one thing you’ve watched in the video or that has called your attention.
THROUGH – EYES – LOVE - MINE – INSIDE – RAINBOW – BELIEVE – STRAWBERRY – EVER (x2)
Honey
I'd walk ___________ fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh, honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ___________ do
Like it's the only thing I'll ___________ do
CHORUS
(Aah)
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh, honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
(Ah-ah-ah, it's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
I'd walk through fire for you (it's the only thing I'll ever do)
Just let me adore you
Oh, honey (aah, it's the only thing I'll ever do)
Oh, honey (aah, it's the only thing I'll ever do)
I'd walk through fire for you (it's the only thing I'll ever do)
Just let me adore you (it's the only thing I'll ever do)
Oh, honey
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
1) Complete with the words from the box
2) Match
___ The sun will always shine (the sun will always, always, shine)
___ No matter what we say (no matter what we say)
___ And tomorrow we might awake on the other side
___ No matter what we do (no matter what we do)
___ Full of beautiful mistakes
___ We're the song inside the tune (yeah, oh yeah)
___ And everywhere we go (and everywhere we go)
'Cause we are beautiful
No matter what they say
Yes words won't bring us down, oh no
We are beautiful
In every single way
Yes words can't bring us down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today
Oh, oh oh
Don't you bring me down today, yeah
Don't you bring me down, ooh
Today
Class Discussion:
➢ What does the song want us to reflect on?
➢ Have you ever felt bad because of mean things told to you?
➢ What things should be changed in society/people?
Helium by Sia
I ______________ (try-present continuous) but I keep falling down
I cry out but nothing ____________ (come-present simple) now
I'm giving my all and I know peace will come
I never ____________ (want-past simple) to need someone
CHORUS:
Yeah, I wanted to play tough, thought I _________ (can-past simple) do all this on my own
But even Superwoman sometimes ___________ (need-past simple) Superman's soul
Help me out of this hell
Your love ____________ (lift - present simple) me up like helium
Your love lifts me up when I________ (be - present simple) down, down, down,
when I__________ (hit-present perfect) the ground
You___________ (be-present simple) all I need…
And if you let go, I_____________ (float-future simple) towards the sun
I'm stronger 'cause you fill me up
But when the fear ____________ (come-present simple) and I drift towards the ground
I am lucky that you're around
(CHORUS REPEATED)
Choose from the words in the box to complete the last part of the song. Then listen and
check.
You lift me up _________ I am found BEFORE AND
You lift me up _________ I hit the ground WHEN BEFORE
You lift me up __________ I am down, down, down
You lift me up ___________ I hit the ground (x2)
Your love ….
Chorus
Just give me the stars
Just a little not broken just bent
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can in the scars on our hearts
It's in learn to love again
It's been written learn to love again
We're bit's enough
And we can a reason
Chorus
Just give me stopped
Just a little not broken just bent
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can in the scars on my hearts
I never learn to love again
You’re still written learn to love again
You're bit's enough
And we can a reason
Chorus
Just give me the stars
Just a little not broken just bent
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can in the scars on our hearts
It's in learn to love again
It's been written learn to love again
That we're bit's enough
And we can a reason
Chorus
III. Discuss
Give your opinion about the song. Do you like the song? Why? Why not?
Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
TEST YOUR MEMORY!!!
Traveling/swimming/Singing/Reading/Walking/Phoning/Skiing/Racing
Eating/Dancing/playing cards/cycling/
Can I have your daughter get your blessing 'til the day I die
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need for the rest of my life?
You say I'll never the answer is “No”
Tough luck, my friend, but to know
Rude
Marry that girl
Marry that girl
Marry that girl
Why you gotta be so
And we'll be a family
Marry her anyway
Yeah, no matter what you say
III- Discuss.
• What is the main problem presented in the song? Who do you agree with?