For part 2 practice, write emails to each other of around 100 words on different topics. I need a lot of time to study but at the same time i dont want to stop going to karate. Cambridge exam changes 2020 pet and ket breakout english. In the writing part of the test, students will need to plan their answers. But in this particular post we will focus on part 2.
Part 2 youve noticed the following announcement in an english language magazine. See more ideas about cambridge english, english exam and cambridge exams. The second sentence has a gap you must fill using up to 3 words. They will need to match the part number with the activity or task type, instructions, number of questions, example language or function and word count required.
Useful phrases and fuctions for writing part 2 in the pet exam. Pet writing how to pass the cambridge pet writing section 2. Try to do this test and check your answers at the end. The examiner gives you some pictures to help you, for example to make and respond to suggestions, make recommendations, ask for and give opinions, reach an agreement, etc.
How to do part 2 matching in this part, you are given 5 items in the form of descriptions of people and you have to match these to eight short descriptions. Here are steps that learners can follow to complete part 2 of the reading. Mark the correct letter a, b or c on your answer sheet. In the pet part 2 matching task, you need to be able to match five descriptions of people to eight short texts on a particular topic, showing detailed comprehension. Make sure you write about all three points in the instructions. The old part 4 had potential for challenging distractors, but it also had an ab choice, making it a 5050 chance of getting the right answer. This resource has been prepared for esl students preparing for the cambridge pet exam. Once all the questions have been answered, click on the check button. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Your partner will then give their opinion on what you said. In the writing section of the preliminary english test there are three parts. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing questions parts 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. It is quite easy to get good marks for a letter and it is very difficult to get. Find a pen pal or a study partner through services like facebook.
Answer all the questions in reading parts 1 5 and writing parts 1 and 2. In this part you have to answer a task by writing a short message to a friend or relative. You have a choice between a letter to a friend or a story of about 100 words. Pet speaking part 2 in part 2, the examiner describes a situation, and you and your partner talk about it for 23 minutes. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet reading. One of the writing tasks we encounter in cambridge assessment englishs b1 preliminary pet writing is a short message. Mark the letter next to the correct explanation a, b or c on your answer sheet. If they dont get that practice, they are bound to feel nervous when it comes time for them to speak alone. They then discover how part 2 is assessed by looking at the two different mark schemes used, before evaluation two sample answers themselves. Im really enjoying my new karate classes which i have two evenings a week. These ielts writing task 2 lessons, strategies and tips will show you how to write an ielts essay. Parttime courses 3d studio has a fun 34week photo challenge. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing questions. Writing part 3 is worth 15% of your total pet mark.
Correct answers will show in green, incorrect answers in red. Pet writing part 2 teachers notes description first, students answer some truefalse statements about a sample task. Preliminary pet for schools and business preliminary exams bec. Preliminary english test reading and writing sample test. In this part, you have to match five people to eight texts. They go through all the various types of essay that you may get and instructions on how to best answer them. Hometown, village, living place, city, tourism, country ebook 101 ielts reading past papers with answers 2019 pdf. You have an english pen friend called zara who also lives in london. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing questions parts posted on january 16, 2017 by phil weir 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. By learning with 3d studio you will be taken to the best places and venues in the countryside. Cambridge english exams online preparation, free practise test, exercises and video lessons. Here are some tips to follow when attempting the pet part 2 matching task. This part of the test will last two to three minutes. How to train students for first fce speaking part 2. Decide which book would be the most suitable for the following people. A2 key ket reading and writing part 2 top tips youtube. However, i wonder if part 1 and part 2 of pet are now going to be too similar to each other and therefore a bit easier. Pet reading tips parts 1 and 2 linkedin slideshare. Reading and use of english part 7 multiple matching 11 writing 12 teaching tips for writing 12 the two parts of the writing paper writing part 1. In the pet speaking exam part three you will be speaking with a partner, not with the examiner. Unfortunately i have a lot of homework and exams to prepare for at the moment. How to write a story for b1 preliminary pet writing.
Among the parts most affected are speaking and writing. You have to talk about them on your own for a minute. Write in the missing words so that the second sentence means the same as the first. The first text will always be an essay and should be 140190 words long. You are given two sentences and one of the sentences includes a gap. First and foremost, students need lots of practice with this part of the exam. If youd like to know all the different parts of cambridge english. If youd like to download this post as a pdf document for yourself or your students, simply unlock. Ielts writing part two tips and useful language choose one of the possible ielts writing part two tactics below and give your opinion on it and or share tips you have heard. In part 4, they might skim through the test first to get a general idea of its meaning.
Write an answer to one of the questions part 3 or 4. The message must be 3545 words and has to answer a specific set of writing prompts. Preliminary before carrying on, check out an outline here or go to the official cambridge english website to read more about the exam. Cambridge pet exam writing part two prompts teaching. A really special holiday have you ever had a really special. This is part of a letter you receive from an english friend. Cambridge pet writing sample test 2 cambridge practice tests. In 2, the second sentence is using a negative so we need to use the opposite of near. This part tests your understanding of various kinds of short texts. This is the pet preliminary english test 1, writing part 1 from cambridge. Communicating three specific content points part 3 continuous writing. Pet handbook, sample papers paper 1, reading and writing.
Access cambridge pet writing sample test 2 here to help you prepare and succeed in the cambridge pet exam. These sentences are similar to the transformations in part 1 of the writing section of the pet exam. The b1 preliminary pet exam has suffered some changes that become effective in january 2020. For questions 1 5, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. How to do first fce speaking part 2 breakout english. Pet preliminary english test 1 writing part 1 level. In cambridge b1 preliminary pet, you have to write a short message as part of writing part 2.
The writing section of the cambridge pet exam can be one of the more difficult parts. The aim for this step is to help learners to establish the context, or the situation the text is in, because if we know the context it is easier to understand the text. Read the instructions carefully and imagine the situation. The best way to improve your writing skills is to practise. Study 279 terms pet writing part 1 flashcards quizlet. Exam structure, tasks and strategies for learners writing. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words. First speaking test is called the long turn because you and student b take turns to give long speeches. For the task 2, general or academic modules, you have to write an essay that must be a minimum of 250 words. Pet b1 writing part 1 exercise 1 free practice test, free. You dont lose marks for small spelling and grammar errors. The information in this lesson still pertains to the old pet exam, but the new exam information still remains the same.
These are only some of the options which may appear, but pay attention to what the message is. Preliminary english test for schools paper 1 reading and writing sample paper. There are three pages of prompts in the style of the writing part. For questions 610, mark the correct letter ah on your answer sheet. Pet paper 1 reading and writing 1 hour 30 minutes reading part 1 questions 15 look at the text in each question. Pair students and give them resource 1 cut up for matching. In the writing section of the preliminary english test there are two parts. Here are some of the best tips to help you get good marks in the pet exam. To find out more information on functional messages, see our earlier blog post on pet writing. All courses are led by a professional photographer who has specific skills to teach you. Tips for teachers cambridge english preliminary 11 in the part 1 task, in step 1, learners can be told not to read the text just to look at the frame.
Try our newest version of tes teach with all your tes content in one, easytofind place. Assessing writing performance level b1 cambridge english. B1 preliminary pet writing practice test part 1 writing an email. Remember to address your message to the person named eg dear john, hi sam. You have to write a very short note, only 35 45 words. Top tips for preparing for the cambridge pet writing. Roundup by eliciting a few ideas and give them a recommendation about 45mins.