PET Preliminary English Listening 3

Question 1

In a PET listening dialogue, a shop assistant says: 'That jacket costs forty-five pounds, but we have a similar one for thirty.' Which jacket is cheaper?

Accepted Answer

The second jacket at £30

Answer

The second jacket is priced at £30, which is less than the £45 first jacket.

Question 2

You hear a message: 'Please call me back when you get this. My number is oh-seven-seven-nine, three-four-five, eight-two-one.' What type of information is being given?

Accepted Answer

A phone number

Answer

The sequence of digits read aloud represents a mobile phone number.

Question 3

A boy tells his friend: 'I've finished my homework, so I can come out — as long as my mum agrees.' Can the boy go out?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, it depends on his mother's permission

Answer

He says he can come out only if his mum agrees, making it conditional.

Question 4

In a PET listening extract, a woman says: 'I've been learning Spanish for two years, but I still find it difficult to understand native speakers.' What is her main challenge?

Accepted Answer

Understanding native Spanish speakers

Answer

She specifically says she finds it difficult to understand native speakers.

Question 5

You hear: 'The next bus to the city centre leaves from platform three at twenty to four.' What is the departure time?

Accepted Answer

3:40

Answer

Twenty to four means 20 minutes before 4:00, which is 3:40.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test

PET Preliminary English Listening 3