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PET Speaking - Sample Tests
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Speaking at B1 level involves candidates showing that they are able to communicate e ectively in everyday
situations. You won’t be asked to explain scienti c details or economic concepts, but you will need to be
prepared to talk about common topics such as family, friends, work, travel or your social life.
To help you prepare, we’ve designed 5 complete Preliminary (PET) Speaking tests in Cambridge style
booklets just like you would see on exam day. These can be used in the classroom or at home. All the exams
are in the updated 2020 format.
Digital – 9.95€
Contents
1. Format of Preliminary (PET) Speaking
1.1. Part 1 – Interview
1.2. Part 2 – Long Turn
1.3. Part 3 – Collaborative Task
1.4. Part 4 – Discussion
2. Tips and Tricks for Preliminary (PET) Speaking
3. Get Preliminary PET Speaking Sample Tests
For more typical Speaking Part 1 questions, check our Cambridge Speaking Part 1 post.
Part 2 of the Preliminary PET Speaking exam is also individual. You have to describe a picture in detail for
about a minute. The important thing here is to organise your ideas using linking words (and, but, so,
however, also etc.) It’s also a chance to show o your vocabulary knowledge. Talk about all the di erent
details in the picture using the best language you know.
The topics for this part of the exam are normally related to everyday activities and the pictures always
include people doing things. For more details about PET Speaking Part 2 and a plan of how to speak for a
minute, check our post about Describing a Picture.
Example of Preliminary (PET) Speaking Part 2
In Part 3, you will be speaking with your partner. The examiner will give you a set of pictures and describe a
situation to you. You then need to discuss the options in the pictures with your partner for 2-3 minutes. You
can talk about which ideas are good or bad before making a decision about the best option.
Interaction between you and you partner is essential in PET Speaking Part 3. The examiners want to see you
asking questions and having a real conversation with your partner. Don’t worry if you don’t talk about all
the di erent pictures. They are there to give you ideas and encourage discussion.
Example of Preliminary (PET) Speaking Part 3
Part 4 – Discussion
In the discussion stage of Preliminary (PET) Speaking, you will be asked a series of questions by the
examiner. These questions are always based on the same topic as in the previous stage. For example, if you
discussed di erent travel options in Part 3, the discussion in Part 4 will also be about travel. Sometimes the
examiner will ask you a question directly in this part of the exam, but they may also encourage you to talk
together with your partner.
The questions in PET Speaking Part 4 can be more di cult than the previous parts of the exam and you
don’t have them written down. Listen carefully and, if necessary, ask the examiner to repeat.
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