PET b1 preliminary exam booster 2020

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PART 1

Exam task
Read this email from your English-speaking friend Blake and the notes you have made.
From: Blake
Subject: New shopping centre
Hi!

Reply

Forward

Do you remember we talked about going to that new shopping centre? Well,
my brother says he'll take us there this weekend if we want.
My brother can go on either day, so which day is better for you?
It's actually my brother's birthday soon, so I'd like to buy him present while
we're there - what do you think I should get him?
There's a cinema very near the shopping centre and ice skating too. We could
do one of those after we've finished shopping. Which would you prefer?
See you soon
Blake
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Read this email from your English-speaking friend Rowan and the notes you have
made.

From: Rowan
Subject: Some advice
Hi!

Reply

Forward

I've had a problem with my family recently and I want to ask your advice.
We had a big family party yesterday, but I had an argument about something
really silly with my cousin and we've stopped talking to each other. Has
anything like this ever happened to you?
What do you think I should do to make things better?
Should I wait a bit before I do anything, or should I try to do something
straightaway?
Thanks for your help and see you soon.
Rowan

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From: Marley
Subject: Some advice
Hi!

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Forward

I'm going of holiday to your country next month with my family.
What's the weather like at that time of year?
I'm just planning what I need to take. What sort of clothes do you think I
need to take?
What do you think I should do while I'm there?
Thanks for your help.
Marley

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You see this notice on an English-language website.

Articles wanted!

My favourite restaurant

Do you have a favourite restaurant?
What makes it such a good place to eat? Is it the place, the food, the staff or all
of these things?
What would make it even better?
Tell us about it!
Write an article answering these questions. We will publish the most
interesting ones on our website.

Write your article in about 100 words.
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Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Your story must begin with this sentence.
I saw the advert for a talent show and decided to apply .
Write your story in about 100 words.

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Articles wanted!

The best holiday I’ve ever had

Where did you go? What did you do there?
How did you travel?
What made it so special?
Write an article answering these questions. We will publish the
most interesting one our website.
Write your article in about 100 words.

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