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B1 Preliminary (PET) Practice Paper 6

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Listening

Listen first, then answer. Coffee Break at the Office

1. When did the new coffee machine arrive?

A) Yesterday afternoon B) This morning C) Last week D) An hour ago

2. How long did Alice's cappuccino take to make?

A) One minute B) Two minutes C) About thirty seconds D) Five minutes

3. What types of biscuits are available in the break room?

A) Digestive and shortbread B) Chocolate chip and oatmeal C) Vanilla and strawberry D) Almond and hazelnut

4. Why doesn't Alice want a coffee right now?

A) She doesn't like coffee B) She just had one C) She's too busy D) She prefers tea

5. When is George's next meeting?

A) At ten o'clock B) At eleven o'clock C) At noon D) At two o'clock

Show transcript

george: Hey Alice, have you seen the new coffee machine they installed in the break room? It arrived this morning. alice: Oh yes, I noticed it! I tried it earlier and it's actually really good. Much better than the old one. Did you get a chance to use it yet? george: Not yet, but I'm planning to go grab a coffee in a few minutes. How long does it take to make a cup? alice: It's pretty quick, honestly. The cappuccino I made took about thirty seconds. There's a little instruction card next to it, so if you get confused just read that. Oh, and they've also put out some new biscuits by the sink. george: Really? That's great! They usually don't stock anything nice. What kind of biscuits are they? alice: Chocolate chip and oatmeal, I think. I didn't eat any because I had breakfast already, but they looked good. You should definitely try them while they're fresh. george: Perfect! I'll go right now before my eleven o'clock meeting starts. Thanks for letting me know about everything. Do you want me to bring you another coffee? alice: That's sweet of you, but I'm fine for now. Maybe later this afternoon though. And George, remember to press the button twice for a strong brew. That's what I did, and it made all the difference!

Reading

Marco has been working at Costa's Café for eight months. He enjoys the job most of the time, though it can be stressful during lunch hours. Last week, his manager asked him to train the new staff members, which was a big responsibility. Marco felt nervous at first because he had never taught anyone before, but he discovered he was quite good at it. The café is popular with office workers and students. Marco has learned that being friendly is just as important as making good coffee. He always remembers regular customers' names and their usual orders, which makes them feel welcome. His supervisor recently praised him for his excellent customer service. Although Marco sometimes works long shifts, he is saving money for a university course. He plans to study business management because he wants to open his own café one day. His colleagues are supportive, and they often give him advice about running a successful business. Marco believes that his current job is excellent preparation for his future dreams.

1. How long has Marco been working at Costa's Café?

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

2. What did Marco's manager ask him to do last week?

A) Open a new café B) Work longer shifts C) Train the new staff members D) Change his work schedule

3. What does Marco believe is as important as making good coffee?

A) Working quickly B) Being friendly C) Arriving early D) Taking breaks

4. Why does Marco work long shifts?

A) His manager requires it B) He wants to train other staff C) He is saving money for a university course D) He enjoys working at night

5. What does Marco want to do in the future?

A) Move to a different city B) Become a university teacher C) Work as a manager for Costa's D) Open his own café

Real-life notices

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

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.

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE — TODAY ONLY

A) If you buy one item today, you get a second one free. B) Everything is free today. C) You must buy two items to get a discount tomorrow.

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.

Use of English

Sarah started her new job in the marketing department last month. She was nervous about ___1___ her new role, but her team has been very welcoming. Every morning, she arrives at the office and checks her emails ___2___ planning her day. Sarah's main responsibility is ___3___ social media content for the company. Although the work is challenging, she enjoys it ___4___. Her colleagues often ask her for advice ___5___ design, which shows they respect her skills. Last Friday, she completed her first big project, and her manager was impressed ___6___ her results. Sarah hopes to ___7___ promoted next year because she is working hard and learning quickly. She believes that if she continues ___8___ this way, she will have a successful career.

1. What word should go in gap 1?

A) starting B) begins C) to start D) started

2. What word should go in gap 2?

A) before B) after C) during D) while

3. What word should go in gap 3?

A) creating B) make C) doing D) creating

4. What word should go in gap 4?

A) very well B) very much C) well D) most

5. What word should go in gap 5?

A) about B) with C) for D) on

6. What word should go in gap 6?

A) by B) with C) about D) at

7. What word should go in gap 7?

A) get B) be C) have D) make

8. What word should go in gap 8?

A) work B) to work C) working D) worked

Writing

Write a short email (120–150 words) to your manager asking for feedback on your work performance. Mention at least two things you have done well and one area where you would like to improve. Ask for advice on how to develop your skills further.

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