Complete one reading and listening part of the PET test each day.
Do all parts as a PRACTICE TEST – complete in the time limit with no translators or dictionaries!
Make sure to always read the test one more time or listen to the audio one more time (with the script) after checking your answers. Try to understand your mistakes.
Keep a notebook to write down vocabulary from the test practice. Pay attention to words /phrases that are commonly used! (e.g. instead of, keen on…)
Complete Reading Test Paper
Complete Listening Test Paper
MONDAY
Reading Part 1, Listening Part 1, Script, Answer Key
Reading Part 1 – 5 questions in 10 minutes
Choose the sentence that best matches the meaning of the text.
Tip: Understand the what/where/who/why/when of each text to choose the best answer.
Listening Part 1 – 7 questions
Listening to short conversations for details.
Tip: Use the time given to read the questions before the test begins. Listen to each conversation completely before choosing the correct answer. Focus on the question to find the correct answer.
TUESDAY
Reading / Listening Part 2, Script, Answer Key
Reading Part 2 – 5 questions in 15 minutes.
Reading for detailed comprehension.
Tip: Do not read every word of every person/option! Read the description of the person in #6. Make a note of the key words/phrases of what they are looking for. Quickly scan the options A-H to find an option that has matches for all of your noted key words/phrases. Remember they will use synonyms, opposites or paraphrases.
Listening Part 2– 6 questions
Listen to a monologue for details.
Tip: Listen to the audio completely and use the 45 seconds to carefully read the questions before the test begins. Remember the correct answers will use synonyms, antonyms or paraphrases. It will almost never use the same words that you hear!
WEDNESDAY
READING/LISTENING PART 3, SCRIPT, Answer Key
Reading Part 3 – 10 questions in 15 minutes.
Reading a long text for key information.
Tip: Skim the main text to understand the main ideas and organization of the text. Read the first question and make a note of the key details. Quickly scan the text to locate the key information to decide whether the information is true or false. Remember they will use synonyms, opposites or paraphrases.
Listening Part 3 – 6 questions
Listening for specific information.
Tip: Use the 20 seconds to carefully read the questions before the test begins. Try to imagine the questions that you are going to answer to understand what kind of word(s) you are listening for. E.g., a date, a name, a number, a food. Remember the correct answer will be 1 or 2 words only.
THURSDAY
READING/LISTENING PART 4, SCRIPT, Answer Key
Reading Part 4 – 5 questions in 10 minutes.
Reading for global idea, inference and attitude or opinion.
Tip: Read the main text quickly to understand the general purpose of the text for question 21. Reread the text more carefully to answer questions 22-24. Connect ideas in the text to answer question 25.
Listening Part 4 – 6 questions
Listening to a conversation for meaning, attitude and opinion.
Tip: Listen to the audio completely and use the 20 seconds to carefully read the questions before the test begins. Make a note of words that indicate the speakers mood or purpose (e.g. dislike, agree, persuade…)
FRIDAY
READING PART 5 / WRITING PART 1, Answer Key
Reading Part 5 – 10 questions in 10 minutes.
Reading a short text to fill in the correct vocabulary.
Tip: Read the text quickly once to understand the overall meaning. Try to “hear” the correct answers. Read the text again more carefully looking at the options to choose the correct answer. Pay attention to prepositions, articles, countable/uncountable nouns etc. that are before or after the blank ( ___ ) to help you choose the best answer.
Writing Part 1 – 5 questions in 10 minutes.
Paraphrase.
Tip: Read the 1st sentence to understand the meaning, tense, etc. completely. Look at the 2nd sentence and decide what information is missing and/or what grammar point is being tested (e.g. paraphrase, opposites, word forms, passive voice, reported speech…). Complete the blank with 1, 2 or 3 (no more than 3) words so that the 2nd sentence has the exact same meaning as the first.