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PET Test1 Read1-5
PET Test1 Read1-5
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Part 1
Questions 1-5
Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Circle the correct letter A, B or C.
Example:
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Please purchase tickets
at the office before
boarding the ferry
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EXPERIENCED
SALESPERSON NEEDED TO
SELL EXCLUSIVE
MENS CLOTHING
AFTERNOONS ONLY
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CLOSED BETWEEN
Saturday 5 pm
and Monday 9 am
Please return DVDs through
the letterbox.
Andrew,
Please take my books back to
the library before you go to
your basketball practice.
Thanks,
Mum
Part 2
Questions 6-10
The people below are looking for houses to buy. Opposite, there are descriptions of eight houses. Decide
which house is the most suitable for the buyers. For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H).
Monica is looking for a house in the country. Her hobbies are painting and
cooking. She wants a place where she can take her dogs for long walks. She
enjoys entertaining and having visitors to stay.
Dave and Sue are a young couple who are planning to have a baby. Sue
wants a house near some shops. Dave works in the city and he loves building
and repairing things. They have just bought their first car.
Alice manages a large computer company and she also works on the Internet
at home. Alice works long hours and doesnt have time for housework. She
likes eating out and often goes to the theatre or cinema.
Mandy and Alan are looking for a house out of town. Mandys a translator
and she works from home. Alan is a travelling salesman. They both love
sailing and spend their weekends on their sailing boat.
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SUNLIGHT
Designed and built by an architect, this ultramodern home in the countryside has got walls
made entirely of glass. The indoor courtyard is
home to many exotic plants that need light and
protection from the elements. Its location
makes it suitable for people who work from
home.
SAFE HARBOUR
29 FINCH ROAD
MAGNOLIA
This is a pretty semi-detached home with a
well-developed garden. Magnolia is close to
the main shopping road and on the bus route
into the city centre. There are four bedrooms
with a large kitchen and dining area. There is a
school and a church around the corner.
GARDENSIDE
This pretty two-bedroomed cottage is half an hour
out of town. It is surrounded by a well-cared-for
garden with lots of fruit trees. It has got a large
lounge with the original fireplace. Gardenside is a
fifteen-minute walk from the Manor Horse Riding
School, which caters for adults and children.
Near restaurants, shops and cinemas, this firstfloor flat has got a balcony that overlooks the
beach and the marina. There are two bedrooms,
two bathrooms, a large lounge and a wellequipped kitchen. There is underground
parking for cars and a roof garden for
entertaining.
TOP VIEW
17 CRANBERRY DRIVE
This pleasant semi-detached house has got two
bedrooms, a kitchen and a living room. Its in the
suburbs, close to bus lines, a tube station and the
new shopping complex. A separate storeroom,
which has been used as a workshop, is attached to
the garage.
76 ABBEY COURT
Centrally located, this modern flat is ideal for a
single person or a working young couple. It
overlooks the citys entertainment district. One
bedroom has been converted into a study with
Internet and cable TV facilities. A service company
provides cleaning on a daily basis.
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about Nottinghamshire. Read the text below to decide if each sentence is
correct or incorrect. If it is correct, tick ( ) A. If it is not correct, tick ( ) B.
A
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You can get information about Nottinghams history in the City Hall.
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Robin Hood probably lived in Sherwood Forest when John was King of England.
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Visitors to the Tales of Robin Hood museum are taken to an imaginary forest.
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Part 4
Questions 21-25
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D.
WINDY SPIRIT
My name is Selwyn Dobkins and I crossed the Pacific
Ocean, solo!
I was still recuperating after my motorcycle accident when
saw Windy Spirit for the first time. I knew little about boats,
but I liked what I saw. In January 2000, I bought the 27-foot
yacht, not realising that sailing would change my life.
I had a feeling that Windy Spirit and sailing would help me
recuperate, because sailing was the therapy I needed. I took
Windy Spirit out on the water almost every day, but sailing
up and down the coast of California wasnt enough. In my
heart I knew that wed go on a long journey one day.
In April 2004, we sailed out of San Diego into the Pacific
Ocean. Windy Spirit and I were on our way to Hawaii, a
distance of 2,168 nautical miles. Alone on the water for 20
days, where the only signs of life were fish, dolphins and
birds, I learned that the journey is more important than the
destination. It wasnt easy and there were times when I was
lonely, but in the end, Windy and I did it!
Windy Spirit and I were a wonderful team. We looked after each other all the way. In Hawaii, I sold my boat
to a man and his wife, who was recovering from an injury. It was the right thing to do. I was sure that sailing
in Windy Spirit would help her heal, just as it healed me.
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What can you learn about the writer from the text?
A He is still recuperating from the accident.
B He always wanted to go to Hawaii.
C He was determined to get better.
D He has always been an experienced sailor.
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Part 5
Questions 26-35
Read the text and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, mark the correct
letter A, B, C or D.
Example:
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A do
B get
C have
D are
Over 4,000 couples come to (0) ............... married in the village of Gretna Green every year. Why do
you think this small town is so special?
In 1754, England (26) ............... a law that changed this sleepy Scottish village forever. The law stated
that people (27) ............... the age of 21 couldnt marry without the permission of their (28) ............... .
But this law didnt apply to Scotland, where (29) ............... people got married at 16. So what did
couples do (30) ............... they were in love and under 21? They ran away to Scotland, (31) ............... .
Gretna Green became a very popular place for (32) ............... . Stories tell us of lovers who travelled
many days (33) ............... in difficult conditions to get there. Todays laws are different, but the
(34) ............... of running away to Gretna Green is still popular for young couples (35) ...............
want a romantic wedding with a difference.
26
A received
B passed
C accepted
D decided
27
A under
B at
C over
D by
28
A area
B children
C daughters
D parents
29
A educated
B young
C old
D religious
30
A if
B while
C however
D as
31
A forever
B in time
C of course
D actually
32
A celebrations
B birthdays
C occasions
D weddings
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A because
B and
C or
D but
34
A schedule
B timetable
C idea
D plan
35
A which
B what
C where
D who