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PET Preparation

Reading · 6 parts · 32 questions · 45 minutes

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About the PET

Format · sections · scoring
STRATEGY

Exam Strategy

Time management · per-part tips
WRITING

Writing Overview

Short message · article · story
Reading — by Part
Part 1

Short Messages

5 Qs · 3-option MC
Part 2

Matching

5 Qs · match people to texts
Part 3

MC Reading

5 Qs · long text, 4-option MC
Part 4

Gapped Text

5 Qs · sentences to fill gaps
Part 5

Multiple Choice Cloze

6 Qs · 4-option MC
Part 6

Open Cloze

6 Qs · fill ONE word
Writing — by Part
Writing 1

Compulsory Email

~100 words · reply to notes
Writing 2

Article or Story

~100 words · choice of 2
Speaking & Listening
LISTENING

Listening — Test 1

4 parts · 25 questions · real audio
SPEAKING

Speaking Practice 1

4 parts · pair practice with a partner
Timed Mock Exams
Mock 1

Full Paper 1

45 min · 32 Qs · all parts
Mock 2

Full Paper 2

45 min · 32 Qs · all parts
Mock 3

Full Paper 3

45 min · 32 Qs · all parts