CAMBRIDGE - Preliminary English Test (PET) 4 - Test 1 - Paper 1 Reading and Writing

Sep 30, 2026

Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) sample materials for an updated syllabus, presented as practice exam content for self-study and classroom use. The Student’s Book includes overview guidance, answer keys and tapescripts, while the Teacher’s Book focuses on exam format, authentic sample answers, marking and grading support, and additional audio scripts. The document opens with Test 1 and Paper 1 Reading and Writing, including Reading Part 1 with short multiple-choice tasks and College course selection practice in Part 2.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

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Test 1

Paper 1 Reading and Writing Test (1 hour 30 minutes)

Reading

Part 1

Part 2

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# CAMBRIDGE WITH ANSWERSZE人AMINAIIN PAPEiS FhUM UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGEESOL EXAMINATIONSCambridge Books for Cambridge Exams … # CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST WITH ANSWERS Cambridge University Press is the only official publisher of PET exampapers from Cambridge ESOL-an essential part of any PET preparationcourse. Do you want to approach the Cambridge Preliminary English Test(PET)with confidence?Then you need to familiarise yourself thoroughly with its format and content-and youneed to practise examination techniques using material such as these PET exampapers from Cambridge ESOL,new for the updated March 2004 syllabus.Cambridge Preliminary English Test 4 is the 4th collection of practice tests publishedby Cambridge University Press for this level.It contains: ·a helpful overview of the PET exam ·attractive visual material to stimulate discussion and help you practise for the pairedSpeaking test(Paper 3) ·photocopiable answer sheets so you can practise transferring your answers.The Student's Book‘with answers'edition also contains a comprehensive section ofanswer keys and tapescripts,making it ideal for self-study.The Teacher's Book providesuseful information about the format of the PET and a clear insight into marking andgrading illustrated by authentic sample answers.It also contains tapescripts of therecorded material and answer keys,making it a valuable,all-round teacher's resource.The material consists of:Student's BookSet of 2 CassettesTeacher's BookSelf-study Pack CAMBRIDGEThe Cambridge Preliminary English Test corresponds toUNIVERSITY PRESSwww.cambridge.orgCouncil of Europe Level B1(ALTE Level 2). ## Test 1 PAPER 1 READING AND WRITING TEST(1 hour 30 minutes) READING ## PART 1 Questions 1-5 ·Look at the text in each question. ·What does it say? ·Mark the letter next to the correct explanation-A,B or C-on your answer sheet. Example: A Do not leave your bicycle touching thewindow. B Broken glass may damage your bicycletyres. C Your bicycle may not be safe here. Example answer: A Do not go away until we have checkedyour books. B Check you have all your books beforeyou leave the library. C Do not leave books here for checkingwithout telling us. 2 3 the main road to Madingley- there's been an accident and you won't get to the match on time.Go through Drayton 5 Ed, Dennis rang:DON'T take Lynn | | | | --- | --- | | Not as big a city as we | | | expected,but that's okay. | | | Limited nightlife,though | | | there's plenty to see every day | | | and travelling around is
painless!
Martyna | | | | | Reading Why has Kim emailed Sally? A to give her some details B to let her know that he's ill C to remind her to do something A We leave some toys at the back of thisroom for chldren. B Please don't leave any toys outside thisroom when you go. C Remember to take your children's toyswith you when you leave. A To arrive punctually,Ed should use adifferent route. B Dennis suggests that it's quicker to goon the main road. C If there's enough time,Lynn would liketo see the match. According to Martyna,the city's disadvantage is A its actual size. B its transport system. C its evening entertainment. ## PART 2 Questions 6-10 ● The people below are all looking for a college course. ·On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight colleges and the coursesthey offer. ·Decide which college (letters A-H)would be the most suitable for each person (numbers 6-10). ● For each of these numbers mark the correct letter on your answer sheet. 6 Anna is 18 and she wants to do computer studies so that she canwork in an office.She would like to study in London but is worriedabout finding accommodation. Peter is 19 and wants to be a sports teacher.He is very good atsport,especially running.He wants to go to a college outsideLondon. 7 Maria used to teach in a secondary school but now wants to teachat

FAQs

What is Paper 1 in Test 1 focused on?

Paper 1 is the Reading and Writing test for 1 hour 30 minutes. The document includes Reading Parts 1 and 2 under this paper.

How does Part 1 of the Reading section work?

For questions 1–5, you look at each text, decide what it says, and mark the correct explanation (A, B, or C) on the answer sheet.

What does Part 2 ask candidates to do?

For questions 6–10, you match people who want a college course with the most suitable college descriptions (letters A–H) using the information on the opposite page.

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