B1 Preliminary (PET) Practice Paper 4

Listening

Listen first, then answer. Coffee Break Chat

1. Why did Alice have to redo her work this morning?

A) She attended three long meetings B) Her computer crashed and she lost notes C) She didn't save her files properly D) Her client cancelled the presentation

2. When is Alice's client presentation scheduled?

A) This Friday B) Next Tuesday C) Next Friday D) Tomorrow afternoon

3. What time does Alice plan to leave work today?

A) At five o'clock B) At four o'clock C) At six o'clock D) At seven o'clock

4. Why is the company organizing a team lunch next Friday?

A) To welcome a new manager B) To celebrate the office renovation C) To discuss the client presentation D) To plan next month's meetings

5. Where does George think the team lunch might be held?

A) At the new office B) At an Italian restaurant downtown C) At a Thai restaurant D) The location has been confirmed as the office

Show transcript

george: Hey Alice, how was your morning so far? You look tired. alice: Oh, don't even ask! I had three meetings back-to-back before lunch, and my computer crashed halfway through the second one. I lost some notes I was working on. george: That's frustrating. Did you manage to recover them? alice: Luckily, yes. IT helped me restore the files from yesterday's backup. But I had to redo about twenty minutes of work. The worst part is that the client presentation is next Tuesday, and I'm still missing some data. george: Have you contacted the client about the delay? alice: Not yet. I'm going to send them an email this afternoon to let them know we're still on track. I actually planned to work late today to catch up. Maybe I'll stay until six o'clock. george: That's a good idea. By the way, did you hear that the company is organizing a team lunch next Friday? I think it's to celebrate the new office renovation. alice: Really? That's nice! I haven't been to one of those in ages. Where are they taking us? george: I'm not completely sure yet. The manager mentioned something about that Italian restaurant downtown, but nothing's been confirmed. You should check the team email later. alice: I'll look for it. Thanks for letting me know! Right, I better get back to it. This data won't find itself!

Reading

My name is Sophie and I've been working at Brown's Coffee Shop for six months now. When I first started, I was nervous about taking orders quickly, but my manager, David, was very patient and gave me lots of helpful tips. He showed me how to remember customer preferences and how to handle the coffee machine safely. The job has taught me many useful skills. I've learned to communicate better with different types of people, and I've become more confident when dealing with problems. For example, last week a customer received the wrong order, but I apologized and fixed it immediately. David said I handled it well. Although the work can be tiring, especially on busy Saturday mornings, I really enjoy it. My colleagues are friendly and supportive, and we often laugh together during our breaks. I'm thinking about staying here while I study because the flexible hours suit my schedule. If I continue to work hard, David has suggested I might become a supervisor next year.

1. How long has Sophie been working at Brown's Coffee Shop?

A) Three months B) Six months C) One year D) Two years

2. What did David teach Sophie when she first started?

A) How to manage the shop alone B) How to remember customer preferences and use the coffee machine safely C) How to hire new staff D) How to close the shop

3. What happened when a customer received the wrong order?

A) Sophie asked David to help B) Sophie refused to fix it C) Sophie apologized and fixed it immediately D) The customer left the café

4. Why does Sophie find the job suitable for her?

A) It pays very well B) The flexible hours suit her study schedule C) She works alone D) It requires no training

5. What has David suggested Sophie might become?

A) A coffee supplier B) A shop owner C) A supervisor D) A full-time student

Real-life notices

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

NO PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE MUSEUM

A) You can take pictures anywhere in the museum. B) Taking photos is not allowed inside the museum. C) You need to pay extra to take photos.

SALE ENDS SUNDAY

A) The sale prices are only available until Sunday. B) The sale starts on Sunday. C) The shop is closed until Sunday.

STUDENTS: SHOW YOUR CARD FOR A DISCOUNT

A) Anyone can get the discount, no card needed. B) Students need to show their card to pay less. C) Only teachers get a discount here.

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 6PM ON FRIDAYS

A) The library is open latest on Fridays. B) The library shuts earlier on Fridays than other days. C) The library is closed all day Friday.

CAR PARK FULL — TRY STREET PARKING

A) There is no more space in the car park. B) The car park is closed for repairs. C) Street parking is not allowed today.

Use of English

Jake works as a delivery driver for a local restaurant. He ___1___ his job because he enjoys meeting customers. Every day, he ___2___ orders to different parts of the city. Although the traffic can be frustrating, Jake remains cheerful and professional. He ___3___ there for two years now. His manager has noticed his excellent customer service, ___4___ she recently offered him a promotion. However, Jake wasn't sure ___5___ he should accept it because the new role would require more office work. He prefers to ___6___ active and moving around. After thinking carefully, he decided to ___7___ the offer. He believes that staying in his current position will allow him to keep doing what he loves most. His colleagues respect him, and he ___8___ achieving his goals at his own pace.

1. Gap ___1___: Jake works as a delivery driver for a local restaurant. He ___1___ his job because he enjoys meeting customers.

A) enjoys B) is enjoying C) has enjoyed D) enjoyed

2. Gap ___2___: Every day, he ___2___ orders to different parts of the city.

A) will deliver B) delivers C) is delivering D) has delivered

3. Gap 3: Which verb form is correct?

A) works B) is working C) has been working D) worked

4. Gap ___4___: His manager has noticed his excellent customer service, ___4___ she recently offered him a promotion.

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

5. Gap ___5___: However, Jake wasn't sure ___5___ he should accept it because the new role would require more office work.

A) whether B) if C) what D) which

6. Gap ___6___: He prefers to ___6___ active and moving around.

A) stay B) staying C) be stay D) have stayed

7. Gap ___7___: After thinking carefully, he decided to ___7___ the offer.

A) refuse B) accept C) consider D) discuss

8. Gap ___8___: His colleagues respect him, and he ___8___ achieving his goals at his own pace.

A) enjoys B) prefers C) believes in D) is interested in

Writing

You work part-time at a local business or organization. Write an email (120–150 words) to a friend explaining what your job involves, what skills you have learned, and why you enjoy or dislike the work. Use at least two different past tenses and include at least one connecting word (because, although, however, etc.).