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Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) · Book 2

Test 1 — Reading & Writing

5 Reading Parts (35Q) • Writing Parts 1, 2 & 3 • Auto-graded 40/40

B1 Preliminary Reading · 35 Questions Writing P1 · 5 Questions
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Paper
Reading
Part 1 • Questions 1–5
Signs & Messages
Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet.
Question 1
Francesco! Problem – Maria’s borrowed my history textbook and she’s away. Could you lend me yours? Leave it with Ken when you see him. Thanks, Natalie
Whose textbook does Natalie want to borrow?
Question 2
Notice THIS CAR PARK IS LOCKED AFTER BUSINESS HOURS EACH DAY
Question 3
Players Wanted for Friday’s basketball match against Barton College – can YOU help the team? Come to the gym at 3 p.m. today, whatever your level.
Question 4
Jazz on a Summer Evening NO TICKETS LEFT FOR SUNDAY’S PERFORMANCE
Question 5
To: Charlotte   From: Giacomo What time does your flight arrive tomorrow? Can’t pick you up if it’s earlier than midday as I’m holding a meeting at our office – sorry.
Answers: 1C   2B   3B   4A   5C
Part 2 • Questions 6–10
Matching — Films at the Cinema
The people below all want to go to the cinema. On the right there are descriptions of eight films. Decide which film would be the most suitable for each person or people. For questions 6–10, mark the correct letter A–H.
Jo
6
Jo
Jo is studying art at university. She usually goes to the cinema on Friday evenings. She enjoys films that are based on real life and from which she can learn something.
Sheila
7
Sheila
Sheila has decided to take her mother to the cinema for her birthday. They both like love stories that have happy endings.
Brian
8
Brian
Brian is a hard-working medical student. He doesn’t have very much free time, but he likes going to the cinema to relax, and enjoys a good laugh.
Adam
9
Adam
Adam wants to take his 8-year-old son Mark to the cinema at the weekend. They want to see a film with plenty of excitement.
Harry & Joyce
10
Harry & Joyce
Harry and Joyce go to the cinema about twice a month. They particularly like detective stories and do not pay much attention to which actors are in the film.
A
The Delivery
Jim Treace stars in this well-known comedy about two workmen who have to deliver a long piece of wood to a house. But unfortunately the performances are poor, and the film is too long for such a simple joke.
B
And Tomorrow We Find You
A fast-moving adult story about a San Francisco policeman in danger. Based on a real-life happening, it keeps you guessing right until the last minute. Although there are no big stars, there are some fine performances.
C
The Ends of the Earth
A story based on a real-life journey to the South Pole. This film contains some quite wonderful wildlife photography – make sure you see it while you have the chance, or you’ll be sorry.
D
Island of Fire
You get spectacular scenery and lots of thrills in this action-packed story, in which a young sea-captain rescues terrified villagers from a volcanic island in the South Seas.
E
Out of School
Here we live through a day in the life of an American teenager who has problems not only with his parents and their boring friends but also with his first girlfriend who just doesn’t seem to understand him.
F
A Time of Silence
Don’t forget your handkerchief for this story of a young college boy and girl who manage to survive all the pressures of modern life. And what an unforgettable wedding scene!
G
A Private Party
A wonderfully funny comedy, which takes place in the 1940s. A reporter and his very worried wife try to save a sheep from the local butcher. The actors really make the most of this clever script.
H
Who Shot Malone?
It’s a surprise to see so many famous names wasting their time in this dull detective story. In the end you find yourself asking, ‘Who cares?’
Answers: 6C   7F   8G   9D   10B
Part 3 • Questions 11–20
Correct / Incorrect — A Tour of Australia
Look at the sentences below about a tour of Australia. Read the text to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A. If it is not correct, mark B.
GLOBEWISE — the very best of Australia
A fully guided 22-day tour · for only £1985

Our price includes: Scheduled flights by Australia’s national airline, Quantas, from London or Manchester to Perth, returning from Melbourne. After arriving in Perth, Air Australia flights between Perth, Alice Springs, Cairns and Sydney. Coach from Sydney to Melbourne via Canberra and Albury. All airport transfers in Australia. Nineteen nights’ accommodation in good grade hotels with full continental breakfast. A day trip to Ayers Rock, a full day Barrier Reef boat trip, a visit to an Australian sheep station, and city sightseeing tours in Perth, Alice Springs, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. All state and local taxes. Hotel baggage handling. An experienced Globewise Tour Manager at all stages of the trip.

You can pay just £90 now to be sure of your place on this successful and popular touring holiday next year. There are departures right through the year. Sold out for this year – booking now for next year!

Perth: wonderful long, golden beaches, superb restaurants, lush green parks and the beautiful Swan River. City sightseeing tour included. Alice Springs: fly over the outback to famous Alice Springs. Full sightseeing tour. See the Flying Doctor base and ‘School of the Air’. Ayers Rock: drive to Yulara National Park. Visit the mysterious Olgas and Ayers Rock with its caves and Aboriginal rock paintings. Fly on to the lively seaside town of Cairns. Great Barrier Reef: a full day’s boat trip on the famous reef. Sydney: a sightseeing tour and a visit to the famous Opera House. You can also book a day trip to the Blue Mountains. Melbourne: a city sightseeing tour – or you can visit the Penguin Parade.

Our offices are open: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Brochure requests only: Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

11
If you start your holiday on April 1st, you will return on April 19th.
12
Return flights are from Melbourne.
13
All travel between cities in Australia is by plane.
14
The cost covers accommodation and some meals.
15
You can make a reservation now for one of next year’s tours.
16
You have to pay the full price on the day you book.
17
You can only take this holiday in the spring or autumn.
18
If you want to go on a city sightseeing tour, you will have to pay extra.
19
The trip to Ayers Rock ends with a flight.
20
Booking is possible seven days a week.
Answers: 11B   12A   13B   14A   15A   16B   17B   18B   19A   20B
Part 4 • Questions 21–25
Multiple Choice — A Weekend Outdoors
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.
A Weekend Outdoors
A personal account

A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I’d be hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it. Now I looked down at the river far below me, and realised why people love rock-climbing.

My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening. The accommodation wasn’t wonderful, but we had everything we needed (beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh air.

On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group. Cameron had come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda. We had come from various places and none of us knew the area.

We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure exactly how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock-climbing and then we changed at lunchtime. Matt and I went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last – covered in mud but pleased and excited by what we’d done.

21
What is the writer trying to do in the text?
22
What can the reader learn from the text?
23
How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?
24
What do we learn about the group?
25
Which of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre?
Answers: 21D   22C   23A   24C   25B
Part 5 • Questions 26–35
Multiple-choice Cloze — The First Woman Scientist
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.
The First Woman Scientist
The story of Hypatia of Alexandria

Hypatia was (0) born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was (26) only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.

Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he (27) sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (28) to study.

After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (29) she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (30) her knowledge of new ideas.

We have no copies of her books, (31) we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (32) several scientific tools to help with her work.

At the (33) many rulers were afraid of science, and (34) connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (35) attacked in the street and killed.

Answers: 26B   27B   28C   29A   30C   31B   32C   33D   34A   35A
Paper
Writing
Writing Part 1 • Questions 1–5
Sentence Transformations

Here are some sentences about a family. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. Write only the missing words on your answer sheet.

Example — 0
My brother is older than me.
I am ____________________ my brother. [Answer: younger than]
1
My parents prefer jazz to classical music.
My parents think jazz than classical music.
2
My parents can only go swimming at the weekend.
On weekdays, my parents aren’t go swimming.
3
If I finish my homework, I can go out at the weekend.
I can’t go out at the weekend I finish my homework.
4
My sister watches more TV than me.
I don’t watch TV my sister does.
5
My parents suggested going out for a meal.
My parents said, ‘Why we go out for a meal?’
Model Answers:
1 — is better
2 — able to
3 — unless
4 — as much as / so much as / as often as
5 — don’t
Writing Part 2 • Question 6
Short Card — 35–45 words

Question 6

You have invited your English friend Jo to stay with you next month, but you now need to delay this visit.

Write a card to send to Jo. In your card, you should

  • apologise to Jo
  • explain why the visit has to be delayed
  • suggest when it would be convenient for Jo to come.

Write 35–45 words.

Word count: 0

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Writing Part 3 • Question 7 or 8
Longer Writing — about 100 words

Question 7 — Story

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.

Your story must begin with this sentence:

Carla looked at the car in surprise.

  • Write your story in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
Word count: 0

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