PET: STRATEGIES FOR THE LISTENING PART

PET: STRATEGIES FOR THE LISTENING PARTS

In this lesson, you will practice some specific strategies through different exercises to succeed in the listening parts of the Preliminary English Test (PET).

Ms. Yohann Gálvez.

LISTENING PART 1. TIPS

• Topics you will hear about: familiar topics such as free time, school, travel and animals.

• So it's a good idea to learn words related to these topics.

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which is different in each group.

• ferry

• helicopter

• spaceship

• aeroplane

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which is different in each group.

• lion

• giraffe

• elephant

• sheep

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which is different in each group.

• windsurfing

• football

• rugby

• hockey

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which is different in each group.

• chemistry

• biology

• history

• physics

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which is different in each group.

• swimming

• skiing

• knitting

• dancing

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which is different in each group.

• stadium

• gym

• factory

• athletics track

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which is different in each group.

• French

• Spain

• German

• Italian

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which is different in each group.

• racket

• coach

• bat

• equipment

LISTENING PART 1. TIPS

• In part 1, speakers sometimes suggest things to do, buy or eat.

• If you hear a suggestion, listen for the response. Does the other speaker accept or reject the suggestion?

Multiple Choice

Match the suggestion to the response.

Let's play football.

• We had that yesterday.

• I can't.I've hurt my ankle.

• Yes, good idea. He loves reading.

Multiple Choice

Match the suggestion to the response.

Why don't we take a picnic?

• We had that yesterday.

• That's too far early.

• Ooh, I love eating outside!

Multiple Choice

Match the suggestion to the response.

I suggest we get him a book.

• Car might be quicker.

• That's too far early.

• Yes, good idea. He loves reading.

Multiple Choice

Match the suggestion to the response.

We should meet at 4.

• That's too far early.

• I can't. I've hurt my ankle.

• Yes, good idea. He loves reading.

Multiple Choice

Match the suggestion to the response.

Why not go by train?

• We had that yesterday.

• Yes, good idea. He loves reading.

• Car might be quicker.

Multiple Choice

Match the suggestion to the response.

How about getting a pizza?

• We had that yesterday.

• Yes, good idea. He loves reading.

• I can't. I've hurt my ankle.

Multiple Choice

Listen to the dialogue. Which subject do they decide to study first?

Multiple Choice

Listen again and choose the correct response.

Why don't they start with math?

• They might need help with this.

• It's not due in tomorrow.

Multiple Choice

Listen again and choose the correct response.

Why don't they start with geography?

• They have more time.

• They don't have to write much.

Multiple Choice

Listen again and choose the correct response.

Why don't they decide to start with science?

• They understand it well.

• It's more urgent.

LISTENING PART 2. TIPS

• The words you hear are often different from the words in the questions.

• It's useful to know several words with similar and opposite meanings.

Multiple Choice

Which word has the same meaning as: scary.

• frightening

• lovely

• narrow

Multiple Choice

Which word has the same meaning as: wide...

• huge

• broad

• narrow

Multiple Choice

Which word has the same meaning as: dull...

• odd

• boring

• nasty

Multiple Choice

Which word has the same meaning as: strange...

• odd

• normal

• narrow

Multiple Choice

Which word has the same meaning as: enormous...

• tiny

• simple

• huge

Multiple Choice

Which word has the same meaning as: pleasant...

• nasty

• broad

• lovely

Multiple Choice

Which word has the same meaning as: hard...

• nasty

• complicated

• simple

Multiple Choice

Which word has the opposite meaning to: scary..

• lovely

• odd

• calming

Multiple Choice

Which word has the opposite meaning to: wide...

• huge

• narrow

• broad

Multiple Choice

Which word has the opposite meaning to: dull...

• frightening

• boring

• exciting

Multiple Choice

Which word has the opposite meaning to: strange...

• odd

• complicated

• normal

Multiple Choice

Which word has the opposite meaning to: enormous.

• huge

• broad

• tiny

Multiple Choice

Which word has the opposite meaning to: pleasant...

• lovely

• odd

• nasty

Multiple Choice

Which word has the opposite meaning to: hard...

• comlicated

• simple

• odd

Multiple Choice

Listen and decide which word has been replaced by a "bleep".

• dull

• odd

• nasty

• pleasant

Multiple Choice

Listen and decide which word has been replaced by a "bleep".

• lovely

• wide

• nasty

• narrow

Multiple Choice

Listen and decide which word has been replaced by a "bleep".

• normal

• complicated

• strange

• exciting

Multiple Choice

Listen and decide which word has been replaced by a "bleep".

• simple

• hard

• tiny

• huge

Multiple Choice

Listen and decide which word has been replaced by a "bleep".

• frightening

• dull

• boring

• pleasant

Multiple Choice

Read the dialogues and choose A (Agree) or D (Disagree).

A: Oh, look at that painting. It's so beautiful!

B: But the colors are so dull.

• A

• D

Multiple Choice

Read the dialogues and choose A (Agree) or D (Disagree).

A: The food on the plane was disgusting.

B: I actually quite enjoyed it.

• A

• D

Multiple Choice

Read the dialogues and choose A (Agree) or D (Disagree).

A: Frankie is such a talented singer.

B: Absolutely!

• A

• D

Multiple Choice

Read the dialogues and choose A (Agree) or D (Disagree).

A: The Star Wars films are absolutely brilliant!

B: If you like that kind of thing...

• A

• D

Multiple Choice

Read the dialogues and choose A (Agree) or D (Disagree).

A: Chemestry is the most difficukt subject we have this year.

B: I couldn't agree more!

• A

• D

Multiple Choice

Read the dialogues and choose A (Agree) or D (Disagree).

A: Mobile phones should not be allowed in schools.

B: Exactly!

• A

• D

Multiple Select

Listen and choose the correct option.

You hear two friends talking about what cake to buy for their friend's birthday. Which cake do they decide to buy?

• chocolate

• strawberry

• plain

LISTENING PART 3.

TIPS

- Pay attention to the linking words and expressions as they can affect the meaning.

- Read the instructions carefully and think about the type of information needed in a gap before you listen.

-Guess the possible answers for each gap.

Multiple Select

Link the two parts of the sentences.

Unfortunately,

• it’s going to rain tomorrow.

• the bus stop’s just outside my house.

• China as a producer of tea.

• although I’m not very good.

• Pierre has a part-time job.

Multiple Select

Link the two parts of the sentences.

India is second only to

• it’s going to rain tomorrow.

• the bus stop’s just outside my house.

• China as a producer of tea.

• although I’m not very good.

• Pierre has a part-time job.

Multiple Select

Link the two parts of the sentences.

Instead of ordering food,

• However, I don’t speak much French.

• the bus stop’s just outside my house.

• shall we have salad?

• although I’m not very good.

• Pierre has a part-time job.

Multiple Select

Link the two parts of the sentences.

I grew up in France.

• However, I don’t speak much French.

• the bus stop’s just outside my house.

• shall we have salad?

• although I’m not very good.

• Pierre has a part-time job.

Multiple Select

Link the two parts of the sentences.

I ski every winter

• However, I don’t speak much French.

• the bus stop’s just outside my house.

• shall we have salad?

• although I’m not very good.

• Pierre has a part-time job.

Multiple Select

Link the two parts of the sentences.

Luckily,

• However, I don’t speak much French.

• the bus stop’s just outside my house.

• shall we have salad?

• although I’m not very good.

• Pierre has a part-time job.

Multiple Select

Link the two parts of the sentences.

As well as studying,

• However, I don’t speak much French.

• the bus stop’s just outside my house.

• although I’m not very good.

• Pierre has a part-time job.

Multiple Choice

Choose the best linking words or phrases or adverbs to fill in each gap.

Germany was ______Norway in the medals table.

• instead of

• second only to

• unfortunately

• as well as

Multiple Choice

Choose the best linking words or phrases or adverbs to fill in each gap.

Rashmin usually wears smart clothes ______, today he's dressed casually.

• instead of

• although

• unfortunately

• however

Multiple Choice

Choose the best linking words or phrases or adverbs to fill in each gap.

We're camping tomorrow. ______, the weather is improving.

• luckily

• although

• unfortunately

• however

Multiple Choice

Choose the best linking words or phrases or adverbs to fill in each gap.

_______ I don't usually like action films, I quite enjoyed that one.

• instead of

• although

• unfortunately

• second only to

Multiple Choice

Choose the best linking words or phrases or adverbs to fill in each gap.

_______ playing tennis for her club, Gemma is an excellent swimmer.

• luckily

• although

• unfortunately

• as well as

Multiple Choice

Choose the best linking words or phrases or adverbs to fill in each gap.

You should go for a walk _______ watching TV every evening.

• however

• although

• instead of

• as well as

LISTENING PART 4.

TIPS

• Listen to time phrases as thay can help you understand the order of events.

• Understanding time phrases and tenses can help while you listen and when answering the exam questions.

• Example: -She has(She's) worked there for 2 years. = She works there now. // - She worked there for 2 years. = this happened in the past. She doesn't work there now.

Multiple Choice

Listen to a girl called Silvia talking about her life and answer the questions.

Where does Silvia live now?

• China

• London

• Rome

Multiple Choice

Listen to a girl called Silvia talking about her life and answer the questions.

Silvia's mum became interested in learning Chinese _____

• before she went to China.

• while she lived in China.

• after she left China.

Multiple Choice

Listen to a girl called Silvia talking about her life and answer the questions.

Silvia's brother is now in____

• Rome.

• London.

• China.

That's all...

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