Pet Reading Part 3 Revised 3

Reading Part 3 (True/False): scanning for
specific information. Strategy Review

Reading fast and slow
 Read the whole passage very quickly. Get the general idea first.
 Read the questions slowly and carefully.
 By reading the questions carefully you will know what answers
you want and you are looking in the text for only these answers.
 Think what part of the information is questioned, underline it.
You will need to look only for this information when you read
the text.
 Look for key words in the question.
 Then search for the key words in the text.
 Match (compare!) key words (names, dates, times) in the
question and in the text.
 Reading fast and slow
 Remember you will not find the same words in both. The text
will use different words to say the same thing.
 Look for synonyms!
 Read very slowly around these key words and check for meaning.
 If the key words in the question don’t have the same overall
meaning as the key words in the text, the answer is “false”.
 Answers are in order.
 You may well meet some unfamiliar vocabulary.
 You don’t need to understand such vocabulary to answer the
questions correctly.
Pre-teach vocab and Correction Guide
PET Reading Part 3
PET PLUS book, pp. 58-59, Test 2
“New Students’ newsletter”
Reading Part 3: Helpful Vocabulary
 Term - part of a school year
(semester)
 Agencies – organizations or
companies
 Fairly / reasonably –
somewhat, okay (not 100%,
not 0%)
Reading Part 3: Question #11
11. Paragraph 1 – Line 1
This information is to “As a new student, you’ve

help students who arrived two days before
arrived after the start of term* starts.”
the university.
*term = semester,
part of a school year
B
The Welfare Office is “The Student Welfare

usually closed in the Office is normally open
morning. from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m.”
B
13.  Paragraph 2 – Line 17
A list of flats available for “…(we have a list of

rent can be seen in the rental agencies and also
Welfare Office. advertise any rooms
which become
*agency = organization available….”
or company
A
Paragraph 2 – Lines 22-23 & 25-
14. 27
You can save money on “We also give out the

books if you have a university identity cards …and
student card. which allow you to get
discounts at a number of local
shops (including bookshops)”
A
15.  Paragraph 3 – Line 30
You should ask older “On Monday and Tuesday

students for advice about of next week, second-
where to buy books. year students will be
running a book sale in the
canteen.”
B
The university canteen (open

Having all your meals in from 7:30 a.m. till 7:30 p.m.)
the canteen is the sells hot meals fairly cheaply, as
cheapest way to eat. well as snacks and drinks, but
it’ll save you money to cook at
least some of your own meals.
B
17. Paragraph 4 – Lines 46 - 54
Lots of students want to “There is a basic cookery

join the cookery class. course starting next week
…. It’s always full, so get
your name on the list in the
Welfare Office.”
A
You can take up golf at a “It is also possible to join

local club. some local city clubs, such as
golf or squash, at a discount.”
A
You can join a part-time “The Music School welcomes all

course at the Music members of the university… for
School if you already play part-time courses. Why not
reasonably well. take the opportunity to start
learning the guitar, violin or
*reasonably = somewhat, piano while you’re here?”
okay (not 100%, not )%
B
20. Paragraph 6 – Line 79 -82
At musical open “There are also open

evenings, you can evenings when anyone can
perform even if you have take the chance to perform
no experience. in front of an audience. Look
out for notices advertising
times and dates.”
A
Reading “Ferndig Islands”
Three miles across the water from the town of Blascott lies the group of islands known as the Ferndigs.
The main island is St. Michael. Separated by a narrow channel of water is St Michael’s little sister, St
Margaret. People first lived on these islands 1, 500 years ago. By the 1950s the population had gone down
to below twenty, and in 1960 the last person left the islands. But in 1991 two families moved back, and
since then more people have followed. Tourists now visit regularly to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Visit the one shop on the islands which sells butter, cheese and bread produced by the families who live
there. The produce is also taken by boat to restaurants in Blascott, where it can be enjoyed by visitors to
the area. Perhaps more interestingly, a range of perfumes is made from the wild flowers and herbs which
grow on the island and can be bought in the shop. They are produced mainly for export and are very
special. So a visit to the shop is a must!
St Michael Island is easily explored on foot but, in the interests of safety, visitors are requested to keep to
the main footpaths. From where the boat lands, walk along the cliff until you reach a steep path
signposted to the church. When you get there, it is worth spending a moment in this lovely old building.
Carry on along the same path which continues to climb to the highest point on the island. Priory Beach on
the eastern side of the island is safe for swimming. Sandtop Bay on the western side is the other sandy
beach, but swimming is not advised here.
It is possible to hire a boat to cross to the islands, or you can take one of the boat trips which depart from
Blascott harbour in summer, Monday to Friday. The islands are always open to visitors apart from on
Sundays. Buy a ticket for a boat trip from the kiosk in Blascott harbour. The charge for landing on the
A Paragraph 1 Line 3
1 “Separated by a narrow
St Margaret Island is channel of water is St
smaller than St Michaels’s little sister - St
Michael Island . Margaret.”
2. A Paragraph 1 – Lines 5-6
There was no one “…in 1969 the last person
living on the islands in left the island. But in 1991
the 1980s. two families moved
back.”
Paragraph 1 – Line 1
3. B
“Three miles across the
There are several water from the town of
restaurants on the Blascott lies the group of
islands. Island known as the
Ferndigs. ”
Paragraph 2 – Lines 2-3
“The produce is also
taken by boat to
restaurants in Blascott”.
B Paragraph 2 – Lines 4-6
4.
“a range of perfumes is made
Flowers are for sale
from the wild flowers which
in the island shop.
grow on the island and can be
bought in the shop. ”
Reading Part 3: Question 5
Paragraph 3 – Lines 3-5
B
5. The church is at the “walk along …until you reach
top of the highest hill. a steep path signposted to the
church. When you get there, it
is worth spending a moment in
this lovely old building. Carry
on along the same path which
continue to climb to the
highest point on the island”.
*Path – a way, a place for
walking
5. The church is at the “walk along …until you
top of the highest hill. reach a steep path
signposted to the church.
When you get there, it is
worth spending a moment
in this lovely old building.
Carry on along the same
path which continue to
climb to the highest point
on the island”.
6.
A Paragraph 4 – Lines 4-6
“Priory Beach on the eastern side
There is one beach on of the (St Michael) island is safe
St Michael Island for swimming…”
where it is safe to
swim.
Reading Part 3: Question # 7
7. B Paragraph 4 – Lines 1-2
“It is possible to hire a boat to
It is possible to take a
cross to the islands, or you can
boat trip on Saturday.
take one of the boat trips
which depart from Blascott
harbor in summer. Monday to
Friday. ”
8. A Paragraph 6 – Lines 4-6
There is a fee for “Buy a ticket for a boat trip… The
landing on the charge for landing on the islands
islands. is included in the ticket.”
A
The journey to the “The crossing takes thirty
islands lasts half an minutes.”
hour.
10. B Paragraph 5 – Line 1
There is an exhibition “Before you set off on a
centre on the islands. trip, visit the exhibition
centre which tell the
history of islands and
gives information about
birds and wildlife you may
see when you get there.”
Pre-teach vocab and Correction Guide
PET Reading Part 3
PET PLUS book, Test 4
“See Tasmania”
A Paragraph 1 Line 3-4
11 “Light traffic and
There are few traffic wonderful views make
jams in Tasmania. driving these roads a
pleasure.”
*few = not much = light

12. B Paragraph 1 – Lines 6-7
There are several … on many routes
buses every day on services may only run
most routes. once daily.”
*route – it
is a way
you take
from start
to finish
your
journey
Paragraph 2 – Line 1
13. B
“Although booking is
It is essential to strongly advised … it
reserve should not be too difficult
accommodation in to arrange things as you go,
advance. if you prefer.
*essential = you
*as you go = NOT in
have to do it
advance
before you travel,
in advance
14.
“There is no maximum or
There is a limit on
minimum number of hotel tickets
the number of hotel
you can buy. ”
tickets you can buy.
*limit = no maximum or minimum

A Paragraph 2 – Lines 16-17
15. Ruby hotels are “… Ruby being the most
the cheapest. basic and Diamond … the
highest quality”.
*the cheapest = the most basic

16.
“If you travel to an area where
Taz hotel tickets can Taz have no hotels, then we will
only be used in Taz find other reasonable priced
Hotels. accommodation for you
in exchange for your Taz
tickets.
Reading Part 3: Question # 17
17. B Day 2 Lines 1-3
“Drive through the Derwent
The most attractive
Valley, stopping at Russel
scenery you see on
Falls. Later the scenery
the second day is by
become even more amazing as
Russel Falls.
you pass the lake… ”
*attractive scenery = amazing scenery

18. B Day 3 Lines 1-2
The third day is spent “We take you on a half day cruise
in the car. from Strahan on a famous
Gordon River.”
A trip on ship as
a vacation
visiting different
interesting and
Cruise beautiful places.
A
19. Day 4 Lines 3-4
There are good views “Walk around beautiful Dove
of Cradle Mountain Lake, from where there are
from the edges of wonderful views of the mountain
Dove Lake. itself.”
*good views = wonderful views

20. A Day 6 Lines 4-5
The trip finishes “Return to the airport in
where it started. time for your flight”
*You fly to Tasmania in Australia and when

you finish your trip you fly back home.
*Where do you usually fly from?
You fly from the airport.


Read the whole passage very quickly (skim
read).
Get the general idea first.
(optional)
Don’t do any in-depth reading!
 It is a better idea to read the question slowly and carefully first.
 By reading the questions carefully you will know what answers
you want and you are looking in the text for only these answers.
 Think what part of the information is questioned, underline it.
You will need to look only for this information when you read
the text.
 This means you can ignore any irrelevant information which will
save your time.
 Look for key words in the question.
 Then search for the key words in the text.
 Match (compare!) key words (names, dates, times) in the
question and in the text.
 Reading fast and slow
 Remember you will not find the same words in both. The text will
use different words to say the same thing.
 Look for synonyms!
 Read very slowly around these key words and check for meaning.
 If the key words in the question don’t have the same overall
meaning as the key words in the text, the answer is “false”.
 Answers are in order.
 You may well meet some unfamiliar vocabulary.
 You don’t need to understand such vocabulary to answer the
questions correctly.
 Jump over and ignore these words!
11. Paragraph 2 – Lines 4-5
This is the first “Every year Co-operative

cooperative film making Young Film–Makers
competition for 30 years. offers you a chance to see
your work on the big
screen.”
B
You can enter the “Whether you are already

competition without any planning a career in the
experience of film- movies or have never made
a film in your life, it doesn’t
making.
matter…. From people of
all levels of experience.”
A
13.  Bullet point 2 – Line 17
The Co-operative prefers “…… The briefer the

short films. film, the more we can
show.”
*brief films = short films
A
14. Bullet point 3 – Lines 20-21
The Co-operative will “You need to supply your

lend you whatever you own equipment – try
require to make your borrowing from family and
film. friends. …concentrate on
getting the most of your own
equipment.”
*equipment =
B
15.  Bullet point 4 – Lines 26-27
The Co-operative “Why not try writing your

suggests putting music in own music?”
your film.
A
The judges will watch the …our group of judges …

whole of every film watch each one from start to
entered. finish.
A
If you are 18 and enter “… if you are thinking about

the competition this year, trying again in twelve months’
you can still enter it next time.”
year.
A
Films entered in the “If your film is chosen for

competition are all screening at the festival…”
screened at the festival.
B
The Co-operative pays for “We will cover any costs,

some people to attend such as your travel.”
the festival.
A
Information packs will be “…the competition closing

available from 11 May. date is Monday 11 May.”

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Reading Part 3 (True/False): scanning for

specific information. Strategy Review

11. Paragraph 1 – Line 1

This information is to “As a new student, you’ve

12. Paragraph 2 – Line 9

The Welfare Office is “The Student Welfare

13.  Paragraph 2 – Line 17

A list of flats available for “…(we have a list of

You can save money on “We also give out the

15.  Paragraph 3 – Line 30

You should ask older “On Monday and Tuesday

16. Paragraph 4 – Line 40

The university canteen (open

17. Paragraph 4 – Lines 46 - 54

Lots of students want to “There is a basic cookery

18. Paragraph 5 – Line 60

You can take up golf at a “It is also possible to join

You can join a part-time “The Music School welcomes all

At musical open “There are also open

*few = not much = light

*limit = no maximum or minimum

*the cheapest = the most basic

*attractive scenery = amazing scenery

*good views = wonderful views

*You fly to Tasmania in Australia and when

You fly from the airport.

Reading fast and slow

11. Paragraph 2 – Lines 4-5

This is the first “Every year Co-operative

12. Paragraph 3 – Lines 8-10

You can enter the “Whether you are already

The Co-operative prefers “…… The briefer the

*brief films = short films

The Co-operative will “You need to supply your

15.  Bullet point 4 – Lines 26-27

The Co-operative “Why not try writing your

16. Paragraph 4 – Lines 28-29

The judges will watch the …our group of judges …

17. Paragraph 4 – Lines 29-30

If you are 18 and enter “… if you are thinking about

18. Paragraph 5 – Line 31

Films entered in the “If your film is chosen for

19. Paragraph 5 – Line 32

The Co-operative pays for “We will cover any costs,

Information packs will be “…the competition closing

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