The document provides guidance for the PET (Preliminary English Test) speaking exam, which consists of 4 parts:
Part 1 involves short introductory questions with the examiner, followed by a longer answer to a question about hobbies or interests.
Part 2 is a simulated situation where candidates discuss options based on a prompt from the examiner.
Part 3 involves each candidate describing a photograph individually within 1 minute.
Part 4 has candidates converse together on a topic related to the photographs, such as family activities versus time with friends. Strategies are provided for effective participation and keeping the discussion engaging.
Peter and Mary have a conversation where they learn details about each other. Peter is a 30-year-old teacher from London who lives alone. Mary asks Peter questions.
The document also includes exercises on completing dialogues with verbs like "is" and "are", replacing pronouns with possessive adjectives, identifying jobs, describing people, and other grammar and vocabulary exercises.
La dirección y números de teléfono indican la ubicación de una oficina u organización. Se proporciona una calle, número, código postal y dos números de teléfono para contactar con dicha entidad.
The document provides examples to practice using comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs in sentences. It includes 6 sentences with blanks to fill in the comparative or superlative form of a given adjective or adverb, as well as 6 sentences where the second sentence should be completed so it has the same meaning as the first using no more than three words. The examples focus on practicing different grammatical structures involving comparatives and superlatives.
The document provides a series of sentences for the user to complete by supplying the correct superlative form of an adjective. It also provides sentence transformations where the user must complete the second sentence to have the same meaning as the first using no more than three words. There are six sentences to complete for the superlative exercise and six sentences for the transformation exercise.
The document provides examples of comparative forms to complete sentences and sentence transformations. It gives sentences using comparative terms like "hotter", "taller", "better", "more expensive", and "same" that require choosing the correct comparative form for each blank. It also gives sentence transformations where the second sentence must be completed to have the same meaning as the first using no more than three words. This tests knowledge of comparative forms and how to restructure sentences while maintaining the same meaning.
This document provides a grammar revision exercise on comparatives and superlatives. The exercise contains 6 questions, each with a statement using a comparative or superlative construction. Students must complete the second statement in each question using no more than three words to restate the meaning of the first statement. The questions cover topics like test scores, bus wait times, and descriptions of meals and haircuts.
The document provides guidance for the PET (Preliminary English Test) speaking exam, which consists of 4 parts:
Part 1 involves short introductory questions with the examiner, followed by a longer answer to a question about hobbies or interests.
Part 2 is a simulated situation where candidates discuss options based on a prompt from the examiner.
Part 3 involves each candidate describing a photograph individually within 1 minute.
Part 4 has candidates converse together on a topic related to the photographs, such as family activities versus time with friends. Strategies are provided for effective participation and keeping the discussion engaging.
Peter and Mary have a conversation where they learn details about each other. Peter is a 30-year-old teacher from London who lives alone. Mary asks Peter questions.
The document also includes exercises on completing dialogues with verbs like "is" and "are", replacing pronouns with possessive adjectives, identifying jobs, describing people, and other grammar and vocabulary exercises.
La dirección y números de teléfono indican la ubicación de una oficina u organización. Se proporciona una calle, número, código postal y dos números de teléfono para contactar con dicha entidad.
The document provides examples to practice using comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs in sentences. It includes 6 sentences with blanks to fill in the comparative or superlative form of a given adjective or adverb, as well as 6 sentences where the second sentence should be completed so it has the same meaning as the first using no more than three words. The examples focus on practicing different grammatical structures involving comparatives and superlatives.
The document provides a series of sentences for the user to complete by supplying the correct superlative form of an adjective. It also provides sentence transformations where the user must complete the second sentence to have the same meaning as the first using no more than three words. There are six sentences to complete for the superlative exercise and six sentences for the transformation exercise.
The document provides examples of comparative forms to complete sentences and sentence transformations. It gives sentences using comparative terms like "hotter", "taller", "better", "more expensive", and "same" that require choosing the correct comparative form for each blank. It also gives sentence transformations where the second sentence must be completed to have the same meaning as the first using no more than three words. This tests knowledge of comparative forms and how to restructure sentences while maintaining the same meaning.
This document provides a grammar revision exercise on comparatives and superlatives. The exercise contains 6 questions, each with a statement using a comparative or superlative construction. Students must complete the second statement in each question using no more than three words to restate the meaning of the first statement. The questions cover topics like test scores, bus wait times, and descriptions of meals and haircuts.
The document provides a series of sentences for the user to complete by supplying the correct superlative form of an adjective. It also provides sentence transformations where the user must complete the second sentence to have the same meaning as the first using no more than three words. There are six sentences to complete for the superlative exercise and six sentences for the transformation exercise.
The document provides examples to practice using comparative forms of adjectives and adverbs correctly in sentences. It includes sentences with blanks to fill in the comparative form of words like "quiet", "fit", "pretty", and "comfortable". It also gives sentence transformations to practice changing sentences to have the same meaning using no more than three words, such as changing "The hotel room wasn't as small as the last one" to "The hotel room was bigger than".
This document provides instructions for taking the free sample Preliminary English Test (PET) online practice listening test. It explains that the test can be taken in either test mode or learner mode. Learner mode provides additional aids like a dictionary, help functions, and ability to review answers. The instructions describe the different question formats and functions for navigating between questions, reviewing answers, and submitting responses. Timing information is also provided to simulate the actual exam experience.
We use the past continuous tense to talk about actions that were ongoing or in progress at a specific time in the past. The document provides examples of using the past continuous to describe background situations and ongoing actions. It also explains that the past continuous is not used with stative verbs and is not the preferred tense for repeated past actions. Finally, the document contrasts the past continuous with the past simple tense, noting that the past simple is used for completed actions that may interrupt ongoing past continuous actions.
The document discusses the present simple tense in English. It outlines its uses for habits, regular activities, and generally true statements. It provides examples of affirmative and negative forms, including how the verb changes in the third person singular. Questions are formed using do/does plus the subject and infinitive verb. Examples are given of completing sentences and questions in the present simple. [/SUMMARY]
The document provides information about using the past simple tense in English. It is used to talk about completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past. It also describes actions that happened regularly or continuously over a period of time in the past. Examples of regular and irregular verb conjugations in the past simple tense are given.
The document discusses adverbs of frequency and how they are used in sentences. It provides examples of common adverbs of frequency like always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, hardly ever, and never. It explains that adverbs of frequency can come before the main verb, between an auxiliary and main verb, or after the verb "be". It also discusses positioning of adverbs of frequency in questions.
This document contains a test on passive voice with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. Section A contains 10 multiple choice questions testing the tense of passive voice sentences. Section B asks to form passive voice versions of 10 phrases in specified tenses. Section C contains 10 sentences to rewrite in the passive voice. Section D has 10 multiple choice questions selecting the correct passive form. The test covers a range of tenses and constructions in passive voice.
The document discusses adverbs of frequency and how they are used in sentences. It provides examples of common adverbs of frequency like always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, hardly ever, and never. It explains that these adverbs can come before the main verb, between an auxiliary and main verb, or after the verb "be". The document also provides examples of inserting adverbs of frequency into sentences to show their different positions.
While walking my dog, I tripped on a tree root that had grown through a paving stone. This caused me to fall and badly cut my knees while spraining my ankle and wrist. In my letter to the local council, I provide details of my accident, directions to the location, and ask that the tree root be removed to prevent future accidents.
The document provides a template for students to write a letter to a character from a book they have read. It instructs students to include at least two of the following in their letter: suggesting an alternative solution to a problem in the story, giving the character advice, complimenting the character's behavior, or criticizing the character's behavior. It then provides prompts for students to brainstorm details about the book and character before drafting their letter.
The document provides examples of formal and informal language used in letters. It shows a formal letter to the headteacher complaining about litter at the school playground. It uses formal phrases like "I am writing" and "in question". The second example is an informal letter to a friend updating them. It uses informal language like "How are you?" and "gotta go". The document demonstrates the differences between formal and informal styles of writing letters.
Emily writes to ask her friend how they are doing and to catch up, as it has been a long time since they last corresponded. She describes the hot summer weather where she lives in Orlando, Florida, saying temperatures reach 102°F. Emily spends afternoons indoors reading, watching shows, drawing, and chatting online. In evenings, she and friends go to the beach to play volleyball. Emily asks her friend about the weather and seasons where they live in Russia, questioning if it is always cold winter there. She also asks what season is their favorite and what activities they like best.
The document discusses predictions for what homes of the future may be like. In 3 sentences:
Homes of the future will have advanced technology like keyless entry using phones and voice-controlled appliances, but may still look similar externally. They will be more energy efficient using solar power and water recycling. While some experts think homes will change significantly within 10-15 years, others predict more changes will not occur until 2050.
A União Europeia está preocupada com o impacto da inteligência artificial no mercado de trabalho. Estudos mostram que muitos empregos serão automatizados nos próximos anos, mas também surgirão novas oportunidades. A UE quer garantir que os trabalhadores recebam treinamento para as habilidades do futuro e sejam apoiados durante a transição para novas carreiras.
This document analyzes the chemical properties of men and women. It describes men as having physical properties like being covered in hair and boiling when inconvenienced. Their chemical properties include being repelled by precious metals/stones and exploding if their wallet is opened. Women are described as having a painted surface and melting with special treatment. They have great affinity for gold and silver and can explode without reason. The document also lists common uses and hazards of both men and women.
1. The document discusses different types of conditional sentences and their uses. It also discusses ways to express wishes and regrets using conditionals.
2. It provides examples of rewriting sentences using different conditional structures and tenses. Various exercises are given to practice using conditional sentences correctly.
3. Other conditional expressions like "suppose", "otherwise", and "in case" are described. Mixed conditional sentences combining different tenses are also explained.
The document provides a series of sentences for the user to complete by supplying the correct superlative form of an adjective. It also provides sentence transformations where the user must complete the second sentence to have the same meaning as the first using no more than three words. There are six sentences to complete for the superlative exercise and six sentences for the transformation exercise.
The document provides examples to practice using comparative forms of adjectives and adverbs correctly in sentences. It includes sentences with blanks to fill in the comparative form of words like "quiet", "fit", "pretty", and "comfortable". It also gives sentence transformations to practice changing sentences to have the same meaning using no more than three words, such as changing "The hotel room wasn't as small as the last one" to "The hotel room was bigger than".
This document provides instructions for taking the free sample Preliminary English Test (PET) online practice listening test. It explains that the test can be taken in either test mode or learner mode. Learner mode provides additional aids like a dictionary, help functions, and ability to review answers. The instructions describe the different question formats and functions for navigating between questions, reviewing answers, and submitting responses. Timing information is also provided to simulate the actual exam experience.
We use the past continuous tense to talk about actions that were ongoing or in progress at a specific time in the past. The document provides examples of using the past continuous to describe background situations and ongoing actions. It also explains that the past continuous is not used with stative verbs and is not the preferred tense for repeated past actions. Finally, the document contrasts the past continuous with the past simple tense, noting that the past simple is used for completed actions that may interrupt ongoing past continuous actions.
The document discusses the present simple tense in English. It outlines its uses for habits, regular activities, and generally true statements. It provides examples of affirmative and negative forms, including how the verb changes in the third person singular. Questions are formed using do/does plus the subject and infinitive verb. Examples are given of completing sentences and questions in the present simple. [/SUMMARY]
The document provides information about using the past simple tense in English. It is used to talk about completed actions that happened at a specific time in the past. It also describes actions that happened regularly or continuously over a period of time in the past. Examples of regular and irregular verb conjugations in the past simple tense are given.
The document discusses adverbs of frequency and how they are used in sentences. It provides examples of common adverbs of frequency like always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, hardly ever, and never. It explains that adverbs of frequency can come before the main verb, between an auxiliary and main verb, or after the verb "be". It also discusses positioning of adverbs of frequency in questions.
This document contains a test on passive voice with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. Section A contains 10 multiple choice questions testing the tense of passive voice sentences. Section B asks to form passive voice versions of 10 phrases in specified tenses. Section C contains 10 sentences to rewrite in the passive voice. Section D has 10 multiple choice questions selecting the correct passive form. The test covers a range of tenses and constructions in passive voice.
The document discusses adverbs of frequency and how they are used in sentences. It provides examples of common adverbs of frequency like always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, hardly ever, and never. It explains that these adverbs can come before the main verb, between an auxiliary and main verb, or after the verb "be". The document also provides examples of inserting adverbs of frequency into sentences to show their different positions.
While walking my dog, I tripped on a tree root that had grown through a paving stone. This caused me to fall and badly cut my knees while spraining my ankle and wrist. In my letter to the local council, I provide details of my accident, directions to the location, and ask that the tree root be removed to prevent future accidents.
The document provides a template for students to write a letter to a character from a book they have read. It instructs students to include at least two of the following in their letter: suggesting an alternative solution to a problem in the story, giving the character advice, complimenting the character's behavior, or criticizing the character's behavior. It then provides prompts for students to brainstorm details about the book and character before drafting their letter.
The document provides examples of formal and informal language used in letters. It shows a formal letter to the headteacher complaining about litter at the school playground. It uses formal phrases like "I am writing" and "in question". The second example is an informal letter to a friend updating them. It uses informal language like "How are you?" and "gotta go". The document demonstrates the differences between formal and informal styles of writing letters.
Emily writes to ask her friend how they are doing and to catch up, as it has been a long time since they last corresponded. She describes the hot summer weather where she lives in Orlando, Florida, saying temperatures reach 102°F. Emily spends afternoons indoors reading, watching shows, drawing, and chatting online. In evenings, she and friends go to the beach to play volleyball. Emily asks her friend about the weather and seasons where they live in Russia, questioning if it is always cold winter there. She also asks what season is their favorite and what activities they like best.
The document discusses predictions for what homes of the future may be like. In 3 sentences:
Homes of the future will have advanced technology like keyless entry using phones and voice-controlled appliances, but may still look similar externally. They will be more energy efficient using solar power and water recycling. While some experts think homes will change significantly within 10-15 years, others predict more changes will not occur until 2050.
A União Europeia está preocupada com o impacto da inteligência artificial no mercado de trabalho. Estudos mostram que muitos empregos serão automatizados nos próximos anos, mas também surgirão novas oportunidades. A UE quer garantir que os trabalhadores recebam treinamento para as habilidades do futuro e sejam apoiados durante a transição para novas carreiras.
This document analyzes the chemical properties of men and women. It describes men as having physical properties like being covered in hair and boiling when inconvenienced. Their chemical properties include being repelled by precious metals/stones and exploding if their wallet is opened. Women are described as having a painted surface and melting with special treatment. They have great affinity for gold and silver and can explode without reason. The document also lists common uses and hazards of both men and women.
1. The document discusses different types of conditional sentences and their uses. It also discusses ways to express wishes and regrets using conditionals.
2. It provides examples of rewriting sentences using different conditional structures and tenses. Various exercises are given to practice using conditional sentences correctly.
3. Other conditional expressions like "suppose", "otherwise", and "in case" are described. Mixed conditional sentences combining different tenses are also explained.