Code: VE_001

PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST

B1 - PET

LISTENING

Time Approximately 35 minutes (including 6 minutes’ transfer time)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Write the detailed information on your answer sheet if they are not already there.
Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
Read the instructions on the answer sheet.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. Use a pencil or pen.
At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

There are four parts to the test.
Each question carries one mark.
You will hear each piece twice.
For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and
time for you to check your answers.

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 Part 1
Questions 1 - 7
For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 When does John offer to come?

2 What did the woman enjoy doing at the party?

3 What will the weather be like in the morning?

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4 What time does the tour of the hospital start?

5 What isn’t the daughter having for her birthday?

6 Which size shirt does the man want?

7 What are the police checking for next week?

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 Part 2
Questions 8 - 13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a cafe in town.

What does a woman say about it?

A It has just opened.

B The choice of food is too simple.

C She think it will be successful.

9 You will hear two friends talking about litter.

They both agree

A there aren’t enough street cleaners.

B people drop litter without thinking.

C people should tidy up litter in their street.

10 You will hear two friends talking about a new car.

What does she say about it?

A She has seen one she likes in town.

B A colleague has a similar car.

C She plans to drive to work.

11 You will hear two friends talking about a website they use.
They both think

A it can be difficult to choose a date or time.

B it’s cheaper if you book immediately.

C you get the tickets very quickly.

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12 You will hear two friends talking about a photography competition.
The man’s brother

A gets permission before using a photo.

B has strangers asking him to take a photo of them.

C has never deleted a photo.

13 You will hear two friends talking about the man’s birthday.
What does he say about the morming?

A He usually has breakfast in bed.

B His son got up late.

C His son and daughter were laughing and joking.

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 Part 3
Questions 14 - 19
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a
number or a date or a time.

You will hear a radio presenter called Erica talking about how we can help
the environment.

How to help the environment

Remember that when we’re (14) ......................... we always have the

choice to buy something somewhere else.

Take (15) ............................ with you the next time you go shopping.

Recyle unwanted things by giving them to (16) .....................

See how you might be able to help with (17) .................... problems
where you live.

Ask your friends to help you clear rubbish and litter from
(18) ................... and streets in your area.

Try car-sharing with your (19) ...................... if you work in the same
area.

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 Part 4
Questions 20 - 25
For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear a man called Tom Walker, who is personal trainer?

20 Tom explains that

A he is injured.
B he used to compete against other cyclists.
C he no longer cycles.

21 Tom thinks that

A people don’t train properly.
B he found it hard to push himself.
C his injury was a useful experience.

22 What does Tom say about his bussiness?

A It’s difficult to get enough work.

B He doesn’t only train cyclists.
C There are some people he chooses not to help.

23 What does Tom say about using a gym for training?

A He prefers to use the gym.
B The gym can get too warm.
C People work harder in a gym.

24 Tom says that some customers

A don’t like being watched while they exercise.
B dislike early morning sessions.
C have training sessions before they go to work.

25 What does Tom think about the summer period?

A It is his busiest time.
B He has to take a holiday.
C It has advantages and disavantages.

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