B1 PET Test #38 - Reading

8/20/2021 5:09:31 PM

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • Tammie wants her mother to wash her jeans for her.
  • Tammie is asking her mother where her jeans are.
  • Tammie's mother promised to wash her jeans for her.

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  • You can try on up to three items of clothing at a time.
  • The store's three changing rooms are located on the first floor.
  • You should go to customer services to exchange more than three products.

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  • Gabriel has got a ticket for Nora to go to the special dance event.
  • Gabriel is informing Nora that she needs to remember to bring headphones.
  • Gabriel wants Nora to suggest who may be interested in going to the disco.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • Call 08895 335832 if you have questions about films.
  • Check information on the website is correct by calling 08895 335832.
  • It is often difficult to speak to someone on the phone during office hours.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • Sit down at the table when the teacher asks you to do so.
  • Wait until the teacher has finished eating before leaving the table.
  • Stay at the table unless the teacher tells you that you can leave.

Read the following descriptions of eight food stalls. 

OUR TOP PICKS AT THE STREET FOOD MARKET

A. Amazing Food by Jason
If you're looking for a main meal, try the delicious curry from Mauritius here. Don't miss the Creole Chicken, which is spicy fried chicken cooked in tomatoes and served with rice and salad. Not cheap but visit the stall on Tuesdays for a free glass of hot tea.

B. Scandinavian Kitchen
Looking for a light lunch? Order the picnic box at this stall, which opens this week, and you won't be disappointed. We recommend the top-quality turkey with bread and cheese. Or why not try the salmon special, which comes with free coffee and cake? Perfect for those who feel like a change but don't have much time!

C. Just Right Burgers
All reviews recommend these reasonably priced beef or tuna burgers. The vegetarian burger is grilled with vegetables with just the right amount of mushrooms with or without cheese. Something new for those who fancy a light lunchtime meal. Order a homemade soft drink with your meal.

D. Aladin's Cave
Expect to queue for a light middle-eastern meal from this stall. Their lunchbox contains fresh salad, spicy potato chips, garlic sauce, and bread. Even meat-eaters will consider becoming vegetarians here. Not cheap, but their homemade desserts are amazing!

E. Barbecue Hut
If you fancy a main meal, sit down here and for less than €10, the prize-winning chefs will barbecue a juicy steak and serve it with fries. Try their range of sauces from hot pepper to yogurt. Finish with their famous apple pie and a hot drink! Right next to the market entrance.

F. Blue Dog
You must try a piadina (an Italian flatbread) from the newly opened Blue Dog. Vegetarians should order the Spinach and Mushroom piadina which is very reasonably priced. Perfect for those who don't want a heavy meal. Ask for a piadina with hot chocolate sauce for dessert - not suitable for takeaway. Near the clock tower at the back of the market. Seating available.

G. Fred Gonzales
Fred Gonzalez has been voted chef of the month many times since he set up his Mexican food stall. His customers are happy to wait while his team prepares freshly cooked burritos filled with fish, beef or vegetables, and rice, beans, lettuce, and hot peppers. Half-price meals for students, but expect queues.

H. Food Planet
If you think vegan curry is boring, think again. Their potato and pea curry are hot but it is one of the most delicious dishes in the market. Ask for a slice of their carrot cake in a bag and save it for later. Higher-than-average prices but worth it. Very short waiting time. Comfortable seating area.

The following five groups of people would like to have lunch at the Street Food market. Decide which food stall would be the most suitable for each group of people.


Caroline and Hailey have tried most of the stalls, so want to try something new on Tuesday. Both of them really like fish and they want a hot drink with their meal.


Jack and his university classmates have read that some of the stalls have won prizes and want to try one of those. They would like a vegetarian main meal, but they are short of money.


Sara and her friends fancy having a light lunch together on Saturday, but they are not willing to pay very much. They would like to sit down to eat at the stall.


Samuel's grandmother would like to take him for a meal on Sunday but she doesn't want to walk too far around the market. Samuel would like a proper meal, but she just wants a dessert.


Tania and her dad feel like trying a spicy vegetable dish before the cinema on Sunday. They won't have much time before the film so they'll need to take away their dessert.

Read the text and questions below. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Jessica Hail - Comedian

I've always enjoyed performing and making people laugh. When I was at school, I used to annoy some of my teachers as I was always telling jokes in class. All my classmates used to laugh a lot and I had a great time.

When I left school, I got a job in a fast-food restaurant during the day and took acting classes in the evening. I also started performing in theatres at the weekends. Sometimes the audience loved me, but other times nobody laughed at my jokes. That was the worst feeling in the world.

After two or three years, I appeared on TV a few times and became better known. I finally got a part in a TV comedy show and I've worked on TV ever since. I still do theatre work, and although it's harder than being on TV, I enjoy it much more. During those years when I performed in theatres, I learned so much. It was great to start performing while I was still young. It gave me a lot of experience and it helped me become confident on stage.

It isn't easy to keep on being successful because it's so difficult trying to think of new ideas all the time. When I can't think of anything to write about, I get very miserable. Then I usually go for a walk. Walking is a great way to relax and it also helps you to think. I can go out for a walk in the morning with no ideas in my head. When I return, my head is full of them and I can't wait to write them down!

As well as walking, mountain climbing and diving help me to relax, too. I'm planning a climbing trip to Nepal soon, which I'm really looking forward to! I'm sure I'll come back with a lot of new jokes and ideas. Inspiration is very important in my profession. If I'm inspired, I can create new performances and make people laugh out loud! It's fantastic. I think comedy is the cure for many things. It can take away your worries and help you relax.

(Adapted from B1 Preliminary EXAM TRAINER)

What does Jessica say about her life at school?
  • Her jokes were bad.
  • She disliked the teachers.
  • She enjoyed performing for her classmates.
  • Her friends were very funny.
What did Jessica do when she left school?
  • She trained to be a teacher.
  • She started performing in a restaurant.
  • She got a job and studied acting.
  • She got a job in a theatre.

What does she say about her working life?

  • People have always enjoyed her performances.
  • Being on TV is the most difficult thing she's done.
  • Her first job was in a theatre.
  • She's worked in a variety of places.
Why does Jessica like walking?
  • It makes her laugh.
  • It helps her to get ideas.
  • It takes away her worries.
  • It allows her to empty her mind.
Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
  • The comedian who never stops laughing herself.
  • The funny person who loves her work but never has time to relax.
  • The successful comedian who is always looking for new ideas.
  • The popular star who loves being on TV more than anything else.

Five sentences have been removed from the text below.

For each question, choose the correct answer from A-H. There are three extra sentences that you do not need to use.

A. Then, someone suggested starting a chat group.

B. However, a month later, I suddenly found myself unemployed.

C. This job was just too easy for me. 

D. So I didn't need to spend time and money getting into shape.

E. The trouble was that we all lived far apart.

F. I really had no confidence in myself anymore.

G. Of course, all this was expensive, but it was absolutely necessary.

H. I had always had one ambition: to climb Mount Everest.

Climbing Everest

Some years ago, I was feeling really depressed with my job. I was no longer sure I could manage in the challenging environment of working for a big company in London. I knew I had to do something to believe in myself again and then, while I was chatting with a friend, I decided to take a break to go and follow my dreams.

At the time, it seemed like a crazy idea. Perhaps it was only because I was scared of the unknown. Interestingly, instead of feeling miserable, I felt glad that the decision had been made for me. 

So I didn't give it a second thought. I knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I had some money saved and I was reasonably fit, as I went jogging daily. All I needed, then, was to join a climbing club to prepare. And that was really simple, as my brother owned one.

Three months later, I made an application to join a group of climbers who were preparing for Everest. Imagine how glad I was when I heard that I had been accepted to join the team. This was a great idea, allowing us to meet each other online and talk about our preparation for the trip.

The next step was to actually start preparing for the climb. Reliable equipment had to be bought as we would be dealing with below-zero temperatures. Climbing the highest mountain in the world is not the easiest goal and trying to save money on cheap equipment, as our group leader warned us, was something we could pay for with our lives. 

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Different sides of Egypt

When most people think of Egypt they think of ancient history, but in fact Egypt offers (0) much more. There are so many different Egypts to enjoy - it just depends how you're feeling. On some days, Egypt means a country of beautiful palaces and days spent visiting the pyramids at Giza. On others, you have a to find bargains in the lively markets of Old Cairo. Egypt also adventure tours including visits to the desert, and sports including scuba diving and golf and fishing. For people who just want to relax, they can lie in the sun the sea, or go on a boat trip down the River Nile, watching birds and crocodiles. In the evening, they can visit fine restaurants and time enjoying the exciting nightlife, or going out to the opera. Whoever you are, whatever you like doing, you'll find something you'll love about Egypt.

(Adapted from PET Practice Test 5 tests)

Read the text and write ONE word to fill in each gap.

Breakfast

Everyone knows that it is very important to eat a good breakfast as part of a healthy diet. But about 20% of British schoolchildren say they sometimes don't have time to eat breakfast, while 7% say they hardly eat breakfast before they leave home to go to school. This is a big problem because many pupils often eat unhealthy snacks instead a proper breakfast and they are more likely to put weight. They can also have trouble concentrating during lessons. In the UK, most popular things to eat for breakfast are cereal with milk or toast with butter and jam. The traditional fried breakfast is something that people only eat occasionally or at the weekend. But many breakfast cereals contain too sugar. This is bad for your teeth and also makes you feel hungry more quickly. In some countries, people eat things as eggs, or fish with rice for breakfast, which people in other parts of the world eat for lunch or dinner.