Cambridge Preliminary (PET) 2018 Sample Test #1 - Reading & Writing
3/9/2019 11:00:10 PMLook at the text in each question.
What does it say? Choose the correct answer.
The note tells Sarah that she _____
- can buy new games now at a special price.
- can get new and used games in the current sale.
- can sell her used games to the shop.
- can buy a ticket with a very high discount.
Look at the text.
What does it say?
- The babysitter should call Sue about weekly transport to her house.
- The job the babysitter is responsible for will change each week.
- The babysitter might work on different days each week.
What does it say?
- The shop is closed during some weekdays in August due to holidays.
- The shop’s opening hours are different on Monday to Friday in August.
- The shop is closing at different times at weekends in August.
What does it say?
- If staff find items on the floor, they will put them away in a locker.
- You must only leave belongings in the areas provided.
- Lockers are regularly checked by staff.
What does it say?
- You should take all food to the special picnic area.
- You can eat picnics in this section of the café.
- You may sit here if you buy something from the café.
Read the text and decide if each sentence about two wildlife filmmakers is correct or incorrect.
Wildlife Filmmakers
Richard and Sonia Muller make documentaries about wildlife, particularly dangerous animals, like the big cats found in Africa. Film-making for them is a way to bring the message of the importance of understanding wildlife to international audiences, with their last film, Staying Alive, exploring relationships between lions and other wildlife in one African region. When Richard and Sonia were invited to help with a special project run by a wildlife organization that was providing information about the falling numbers of big cats, especially lions, they immediately agreed to take part.
Richard grew up near a wildlife park and as a child was keen on filming what he saw. The couple were introduced at university in Cape Town, and quickly realized how much they had in common. They were both curious about the natural world and Sonia soon discovered a similar talent for filmmaking. As a child in South Africa, Sonia often ran off alone to explore the wild areas surrounding her home, despite her parents’ fears.
When asked what they found hardest about their work, Sonia and Richard have the same answer - leaving an area and finishing a project. Sonia adds that the hours required can be hard, and things like the heat, dust, and bugs make it very tiring. The excitement of her work comes from not knowing what will happen, perhaps even discovering something new for science, while Richard takes the most interest in spending time with individual animals, getting to know their character.
The pair visit schools around the world, and notice that students with access to lots of information don’t always have as much understanding about geography as students in countries where access is limited. “Students without the internet constantly available actually look at maps, they want to find out where they are and often end up with a better idea of place,” Richard says. A major part of their work is explaining to students the importance of a fuller understanding of various environments by studying the climate, animals, and culture of a specific location.
If you’d like a similar career, Richard suggests studying various different areas of biology, rather than learning about the latest filmmaking technology, as an understanding of the natural world will last forever. The couple also give general advice for those wanting to help protect the environment. Sonia explains that it’s important to allow yourself to concentrate. “Turning off personal electronic items gets you closer to the natural world,” she says. “You can watch nature, instead of listening to your mobile phone.” Most importantly they agree that if urgent action isn’t taken, more animals might be lost. However, the fact that more teenagers are getting involved offers some hope for the future.
Richard and Sonia’s most recent film compared lions’ behaviour in different parts of Africa.
- Correct
- Incorrect
It was Richard and Sonia’s idea to set up a special project to research the lions in Africa.
- Correct
- Incorrect
Meeting each other as students was the start of Sonia developing a new interest.
- Correct
- Incorrect
Sonia’s parents encouraged her to discover the natural environment around her childhood home.
- Correct
- Incorrect
They agree that an uncomfortable working environment is the worst part of their job.
- Correct
- Incorrect
They have different ideas about what is the most enjoyable part of their job.
- Correct
- Incorrect
They found people with fewer opportunities to use technology have a better understanding of geography.
- Correct
- Incorrect
Richard advises students of wildlife to keep up to date with the most recent filmmaking techniques.
- Correct
- Incorrect
Sonia suggests that some modern technology can make the type of work they do harder.
- Correct
- Incorrect
The couple believe that people must act quickly to prevent wildlife from disappearing.
- Correct
- Incorrect
Read the text and choose the best answer for each question.
My Job at a Summer Camp, by Charlie Rose
Every year I work at a summer camp for kids and I really enjoy seeing the children do things they never thought they could do. Nearly all the kids know how to swim and play table-tennis before they come, but things like rock climbing are new experiences for most. Some of them are very nervous, but after a bit of encouragement, they agree to try and they all get to the top at the end, which makes them feel great.
The kids stay for several weeks and some do miss home. You might expect it to be the really young ones who feel like that the most but it’s actually the ten- to thirteen-year-olds. We don’t let them use their mobile phones all the time. First, we tell them they can phone home after lunch. Then when they ask again, usually after dinner, we say it’s a bit too late to phone and suggest doing it the next day. Most children are fine in a couple of days and at the end of their stay, it’s amazing how many come and thank us because they have had a great time.
It’s not just the children who get lonely. We get parents who are on the phone the whole time, asking how their child is getting on, which is quite unnecessary. Often their sons or daughters will be busy, playing games or doing something else, so we have to tell parents to ring back another time.
Some kids arrive dressed in smart, designer, new clothes and they sometimes argue when we tell them to change into something they won’t mind getting dirty, but before long they realize what we mean.
What is the writer trying to do in this text?
- Describe how children make friends at a summer camp
- Suggest how parents should choose a summer camp for children
- Explain what it is like for children at a summer camp
- Advise children how to behave at a summer camp
What does the writer say about rock climbing at the camp?
- Some children already know how to do it.
- Some children prefer to swim or play table-tennis.
- Some children refuse to take part.
- Some children find it more enjoyable than they expected to.
What surprises the writer about the children who stay at the camp?
- The youngest ones find it hard to be away from home.
- They complain if they cannot phone their parents.
- They miss meal times with their parents.
- They seem grateful for their experience here.
What does the writer think about some parents?
- They should visit their children instead of phoning them.
- They don't need to keep on phoning the camp.
- They shouldn't allow their children to bring phones to camp.
- They need to be reminded to phone their children.
Which postcard might a child at the camp send home?
- I was annoyed when they suggested I put on old jeans, but I guess they were right.
- It's so unfair that everyone else can use their mobile phone, but they won't let me use mine.
- I've made some good friends but we're all bored because there isn't much to do here.
- I was really frightened every time we went rock climbing, so they let me do something else instead.
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
San Francisco
Whatever you hope for from a visit to San Francisco in the USA, you won’t be disappointed. The hills are just as steep as you imagined they would be, and the Golden Gate Bridge is just as spectacular. It’s no then that the city is among the world’s tourist destinations. many people live there, San Francisco more like a small town than a city of more than 4 million people. Its on the water, its parks, and its hills all that you can never see further than a few blocks. One of the most trips is a drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a journey should be saved for a sunny day so that you can the fantastic view, and Golden Gate Park has wonderful gardens, addition to being great for a picnic.
Writing
Part 1
Here are some sentences about a popular restaurant. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
Example:
Restaurant Nicole is popular because of its central location.
Restaurant Nicole is popular because it is situated in …………………………........ of town.
Answer: the centre
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
The chef creates special menus at certain times of the year.
=> Special menus are ............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Some guests like to listen to live music during their meal.
=> Some guests enjoy during their meal.
Customers often ask if the restaurant has any vegetarian dishes.
=> Customers often want to know if are any vegetarian dishes at the restaurant.
WRITING
Part 2
Your friend, Chris, has invited you to a special party which he is organising for your college teacher.
Write an email to Chris.
In your email, you should
- accept the invitation
- suggest how you could help Chris prepare for the party
- ask Chris for some ideas for a present for your teacher.
Write 35 – 45 words on your paper.
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WRITING
Part 3
Write an answer to one of the questions (1 or 2) in this part.
Write your answer in about 100 words on your paper.
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Question 1
- This is part of a letter you receive from your penfriend.
- Now write a letter answering your friend’s questions.
Question 2
- Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
- Your story must begin with this sentence: Tim felt angry as he got off the train.