B1 Preliminary (PET) Practice Paper 17

Reading

Sophie started working at The Daily Brew three months ago. She enjoys the busy mornings when customers rush in before work. Although the job can be stressful, she has learned valuable skills and made good friends with her colleagues. The manager, Tom, is very supportive. He always gives clear instructions and listens to his staff's ideas. Sophie has already trained two new employees, which surprised her because she's still quite new herself. However, she feels confident helping others because she remembers her own first day well. The coffee shop serves over 200 customers daily. Most regulars know Sophie by name and often ask for her recommendation. She recently suggested the new seasonal drink to a customer who became a loyal fan. Small moments like these make the job rewarding. Sophie is studying business at college and believes this experience will help her future career. She plans to stay until the end of the year, though she might return next summer if they'll have her back.

1. How long has Sophie been working at The Daily Brew?

A) About one month B) About three months C) About six months D) About one year

2. What does Sophie find most rewarding about her job?

A) Getting paid well B) Working early in the morning C) When customers appreciate her recommendations D) Training new employees

3. Why did Sophie feel able to train new employees?

A) Tom asked her to do it B) She remembered her own first day experience C) She had worked there for a long time D) The other staff members were too busy

4. What is Sophie doing at college?

A) She is studying coffee making B) She is studying customer service C) She is studying business D) She is studying management

5. What does Sophie plan to do after the end of the year?

A) She will definitely return next summer B) She might return next summer if the coffee shop asks her C) She will find a new job D) She will stop working

Real-life notices

Read each notice. Which sentence (A, B or C) is closest in meaning?

BIKES HALF PRICE — This week only

A) You can buy a bike for less money this week. B) Bikes are not allowed in the shop this week. C) You must return your bike this week.

SCHOOL TRIP: MEET AT THE GATE, 8.30AM SHARP

A) Students can arrive any time before 8.30. B) Students must be at the gate by 8.30 exactly. C) The trip starts at the school gate at 8.30 in the evening.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE LEAVING THE STORE

A) You can take items and pay later. B) You need to pay for everything before you go. C) Some items in the store are free.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: ONE SMALL BAG PER PASSENGER

A) Passengers may bring as many bags as they like. B) Each passenger can bring one small bag. C) Bags are not allowed on this journey.

LAST ADMISSION 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING

A) You can enter at any time, even after closing. B) You must arrive at least half an hour before closing time to get in. C) The building closes thirty minutes after it opens.

Use of English

Marcus works as an office administrator in a design company. He enjoys his job because he ___1___ creative people every day. When Marcus first started, he found the work difficult, but ___2___ his colleagues helped him a lot. Now, he has become much more confident and can solve most problems ___3___ asking his manager. Last month, the company organized a team day at a local park. Everyone ___4___ games and had lunch together. Marcus thinks these activities ___5___ important because they help the team feel closer. He believes that ___6___ workers are happier workers. Recently, Marcus was asked ___7___ a presentation about new software to the whole office. He was nervous at first, ___8___ the presentation went very well, and his boss praised his work.

1. Gap 1: Which word completes this sentence correctly?

A) works B) works with C) works for D) works at

2. Gap 2: Which word is correct here?

A) fortunately B) although C) however D) meanwhile

3. Gap 3: Which preposition completes this phrase?

A) without B) with C) from D) by

4. Gap 4: Which verb form is correct?

A) played B) were playing C) had played D) have played

5. Gap 5: Which word fits best?

A) is B) are C) was D) were

6. Gap 6: Which word completes this idea?

A) happy B) happier C) more happy D) most happy

7. Gap 7: Which preposition is needed?

A) to give B) give C) giving D) to giving

8. Gap 8: Which connector is correct?

A) so B) because C) although D) but

Writing

Your workplace is planning a team-building event next month. Write an email to your manager (120-150 words) suggesting an activity you think would be fun and explaining why it would benefit the team. Include at least two reasons why you think this activity is a good idea.