PET Preliminary English Speaking 2

Question 1

In the PET speaking test Part 2, you are asked to describe a photograph. Which approach is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Describe what you see using present continuous tense and spatial language

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Read any text visible in the photo aloud

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Memorize a fixed speech before the exam

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Only mention the main subject and stop

Question 2

A candidate says: 'There is a man. He is old. He sits.' How could this be improved for the PET speaking test?

Accepted Answer

Link ideas with connectors and add detail: 'There is an elderly man who appears to be sitting on a park bench'

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Use shorter sentences for clarity

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Speak faster to show fluency

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Replace all sentences with questions

Question 3

During the PET speaking test, your partner gives a very short answer. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ask your partner a follow-up question to keep the conversation going

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Remain silent and wait for the examiner

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Repeat your partner's answer back to them

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Speak over your partner to fill the silence

Question 4

Which phrase is most appropriate for politely disagreeing with your partner in the PET speaking Part 3 discussion?

Accepted Answer

I see your point, but I think...

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You are completely wrong about that.

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Stop talking, I have a better idea.

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That makes no sense at all.

Question 5

In PET speaking, what does 'interactive communication' mean?

Accepted Answer

Initiating and responding in conversation, asking for clarification, and keeping the exchange going

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Using as many vocabulary words as possible

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Talking without pausing for the full time allowed

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Correcting your partner's grammar mistakes

Question 6

You don't understand the examiner's question. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Say 'I'm sorry, could you repeat that, please?'

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Guess an answer and speak confidently

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Remain silent for ten seconds

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Say 'I don't know' and stop speaking

Question 7

Which sentence uses appropriate hedging language for the PET speaking test when you are unsure?

Accepted Answer

It looks as though the woman might be waiting for a bus.

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It is definitely true that the man is a doctor.

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I have no idea what this picture shows.

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The picture is impossible to describe.