Understanding Cambridge English Test Scenarios

The video tutorial provides an overview of the Cambridge Preliminary English Test, detailing its format and instructions. It includes listening comprehension exercises, an interview with a weather forecaster, a radio talk about cycling holidays in Northumberland, and a discussion on choosing a university course. Each section is designed to test different skills, such as listening, comprehension, and decision-making.

What is the main purpose of the introduction in the Cambridge Preliminary English Test?

• To provide a detailed explanation of each part of the test

• To discuss the history of the Cambridge test

• To give instructions on how to answer the questions

• To introduce the test takers to the examiners

In Part 1, what did the thieves steal according to the recording?

• An antique chest of drawers

• The CD player

• The CDs

• The television set

What present do the speakers decide to take for the weekend stay?

• Unbreakable glasses and a jug

• A DVD

• Chocolates

• Flowers

What food option does the woman choose for her late arrival at the hotel?

• Pizza

• Sandwiches

• Nothing

• Burgers and chips

How much does the girl's train ticket cost for the second train?

• £11.30

• £9.50

• £10.45

• £12.65

What is Sarah Brown's role in the weather department?

• A part-time weather presenter

• The head of the weather department

• A weather data analyst

• A junior weather forecaster

What activity does Sarah Brown enjoy as a hobby?

• Gardening

• Painting

• Flying

• Cooking

What is a recommended time to visit Northumberland for cycling?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

What does Julia's father suggest she might consider studying?

• Film studies

• Business studies

• Economics

• Mathematics

What job opportunity is mentioned for Julia if she chooses business studies?

• An internship in a law firm

• A role in a marketing firm

• A position in a film company

• A job in an accounts department