PET Preliminary English Speaking 3

Question 1

In PET speaking Part 1, the examiner asks: 'Tell me about your hometown.' Which answer best demonstrates B1-level speaking?

Accepted Answer

My hometown is a mid-sized city in the north. It has a lot of parks and a famous old castle that tourists love to visit.

Answer

A B1-level answer provides location, general description, and specific details using varied vocabulary.

Question 2

Which of the following is a correct example of speculating about a photo in the PET speaking test?

Accepted Answer

She could be on her way to work because she's carrying a briefcase.

Answer

Using 'could be' and giving a reason shows appropriate speculation, which is a key skill in describing photos.

Question 3

The examiner assesses 'grammar and vocabulary' in PET speaking. What does this criterion reward?

Accepted Answer

A range of grammatical structures and varied vocabulary used with reasonable accuracy

Answer

Examiners reward candidates who attempt a range of structures (past tense, conditionals, modals) and varied vocabulary, even if minor errors occur.

Question 4

In the PET speaking collaborative task (Part 3), you and your partner must choose one option from several. What is most important?

Accepted Answer

Justifying your choices and genuinely negotiating with your partner

Answer

The task is designed to assess discussion skills; justifying opinions and negotiating are central to a high score.

Question 5

A candidate pauses frequently to think during their PET speaking test. How will this affect their score?

Accepted Answer

Natural pauses for thinking are acceptable; only very long or constant hesitations reduce the fluency score

Answer

Short natural pauses are normal in spoken language; examiners penalize only excessive or very lengthy hesitation that disrupts communication.

(PET) Preliminary English Test Practice Test