PET (Preliminary English Test) Practice

Reading:

http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_reading1.htm

http://www.examenglish.com/PET/reading1.htm

http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_reading2.htm

Listening:

http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_listening_part1.htm

http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_listening_part2.htm

Vocabulary:

http://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_vocab.htm

How green are you?

Although I’m not part of any eco-organization, I’m concerned about taking care of our environment and I try to reduce my carbon footprint as much as I can. I think we don’t have to be members of a group to start doing little things that show our commitment with the planet. Simple little things like doing the laundry with a full washing machine, recycling, going to the supermarket with my own bag instead of bringing plastic bags from the supermarket, using my car only when necessary (long distances and a family trip), etc., those things can make a difference!

If I lived closer to my job, I would go biking but I live in Peñaflor so it’s impossible! I thought about buying a folding bike once but buses here are small, aisles are narrow and they are usually crowded, I would probably have an argument with the other passengers or the bus driver and I would probably end up being completely stressed out, even before getting to work. Instead of using a bike, I use public transport and I walk a lot, that’s my contribution.

I think teachers have the opportunity to discuss  these issues about the environment with their students in the  classroom, when teachers work in a school, they can take students to clean a square or a public place, for example, or we can promote a project in which students take actions to be environmentally friendly. (240 words)

Where do people learn about enviromentally friendly practices?- Have you incorporated recycling into your habits? Describe- Do you use a bike or your legs instead of a car?- Have you joined or supported any eco-organisations? Why/Why not?- What else have you done /would you like to do?- What have you done to reduce your carbon footprint? - What's missing in our society/Santiago regarding this issue? Number of words: 230Don't forget to make comments on at least 3 of your classmates posts. 

My worst nightmare

I usually forget my dreams as soon as I wake up; it’s the same for good dreams and nightmares.  There’s only one dream I can remember right now because it  was recently and it was a kind of trauma for me; I also felt very guilty the whole day and I was wondering why I have dreamed that after so many years.

I have recently dreamed about an ex-boyfriend and it was weird because I had not even been thinking about him.  I don’t want to tell you some details about that dream, and that’s not because it’s something private, it’s just because I really don’t remember very well.  I can just recall my feelings after waking up, I was sad and curious at the same time.  I believe dreams are our subconscious voice, but I had no idea I was nostalgic for such an old love story (we were together almost 15 years ago).  He was important, indeed! But dreaming about him was a nightmare for me because it’s been a very very very long time since we broke up.  I started to ask myself a lot of things about the past, about good and bad things, and I ended up being very sad that day.  My husband asked me why I was so silent and I just told him I had had a nightmare.  No details of course! I felt guilty because it was letting the past sleep between us although I didn't mean it.  L  (238 words)

My future job

I remember I wanted to be journalist but I changed my mind when I realized there were too many journalists working in something else.  That’s because it is hard to find a job when the working field is crowded with professionals from the same area.  Finally, I studied English literature and linguistics because I liked reading and I  liked English too.  Pedagogy wasn’t part of my plans but it’s a profession I really enjoy and  I don’t regret the choice I’ve made. 

Suddenly, I was working as a teacher so I didn’t have time to think about how it would be working like this.  When I was younger I had probably dreamed about traveling a lot in my job but my family, and spending time with them, is very important for me now, so I don’t mind if my job doesn’t mean travelling around the world.

I think it’s very important being up to date in any profession or in any job. I’m sure I’ll be studying a master’s degree in education in the future. I want to study in Australia and I have to go there with my husband and son. That’s a little complicated because they’ll have to change their lives for me. We have talked about it, and they are willing to spend a year abroad with me but there are some arrangements to make first. Anyway, I know I’ll make it sooner or later. (230 words)

 What kind of job would you like to have? How do you imagine it?

- Outdoors /indoors?- In an office?

- Would you like to travel a lot in your job?

- What major are you studying / are you thinking of taking?    Explain why

- Add any other related ideas.

- Make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts

- Word Count: 210 words