Pet Reading Quiz
We welcome you to this PET reading quiz. We encourage you to take this practice test for students preparing for the Cambridge PET exam. All the questions are carefully curated to help you prepare better for your upcoming examinations. Please make sure to read the questions carefully before answering. Make sure to collect your scores after you've completed taking the quiz. There is no time bar, so feel free to take it as often as you prefer. All the best!
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No bicycles against glass please.
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Do not leave your bicycle touching the window.
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Broken glass may damage your bicycle tyres.
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Your bicycle may not be safe here.
Correct Answer
A. Do not leave your bicycle touching the window.Explanation
The correct answer is "Do not leave your bicycle touching the window" because it directly addresses the issue mentioned in the question prompt, which is not to have bicycles against glass. The other options mention potential consequences of leaving the bicycle against the window, such as damage to the tires or lack of safety, but they do not directly address the instruction given in the prompt.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Photocopies have come down in price! (Black and white only - colour copies no change)
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Some photocopies are cheaper than they were.
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There are changes to the prices of all photocopies.
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You can no longer get colour photocopies here.
Correct Answer
A. Some photocopies are cheaper than they were.Explanation
The given answer, "Some photocopies are cheaper than they were," is supported by the statement "Photocopies have come down in price!" This indicates that the price of photocopies has decreased. However, it is important to note that this price reduction only applies to black and white copies, as mentioned in the statement "colour copies no change." Therefore, the answer correctly states that only some photocopies (black and white) are cheaper, while the prices of color photocopies remain unchanged.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Student identity cards will be available for collection from March 15.
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Students will not be able to collect identity cards after March 15.
- B.
The first day students can collect their identity cards is March 15.
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Students should bring their identity cards on March 15.
Correct Answer
B. The first day students can collect their identity cards is March 15.Explanation
The correct answer is "The first day students can collect their identity cards is March 15." This answer is supported by the statement "Student identity cards will be available for collection from March 15." It implies that March 15 is the starting date for students to collect their identity cards.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The language school rang. This week's class will be at 3 o'clock instead of 4 o'clock.
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Jenny needs to attend a different class because the 4 o'clock class is full.
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Jenny needs to change group.
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Jenny needs to attend class one hour earlier this week.
Correct Answer
C. Jenny needs to attend class one hour earlier this week.Explanation
The correct answer is "Jenny needs to attend class one hour earlier this week." This is because the language school called to inform that this week's class will be at 3 o'clock instead of 4 o'clock. Therefore, Jenny needs to adjust her schedule and attend the class one hour earlier than usual.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Warning: repairs to bridge will start on 30/10/10. Please use alternative route for three weeks.
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The bridge cannot be used for three weeks after October 30.
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The bridge will be open after 30/10/10.
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Repair work will finish at the end of October.
Correct Answer
A. The bridge cannot be used for three weeks after October 30.Explanation
The correct answer is "The bridge cannot be used for three weeks after October 30." This answer accurately reflects the warning message given, stating that repairs to the bridge will start on October 30 and urging drivers to use an alternative route for three weeks. This implies that the bridge will be closed for three weeks after October 30.Rate this question:
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- 6.
There were _____________ people that I couldn’t find my parents.
- A.
So many
- B.
Less
- C.
So little
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. So manyExplanation
The correct answer is "So many." This answer is correct because it indicates that there were a large number of people that the speaker couldn't find their parents among.Rate this question:
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- 7.
She is not very sociable. She has ________ friends.
- A.
Less
- B.
Not much
- C.
A few
- D.
A lot of
Correct Answer
A. LessExplanation
The correct answer is "Less". This is because the sentence states that the person is not very sociable, indicating that they have a smaller number of friends. "Less" is the appropriate word to describe a smaller quantity or number of friends in this context.Rate this question:
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- 8.
His birthday is ________ July 22nd.
- A.
At
- B.
On
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At
- D.
In
Correct Answer
B. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "On". This is because when referring to specific dates, we use the preposition "on". Therefore, we say "on July 22nd" to indicate the specific day of his birthday.Rate this question:
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- 9.
She cried __________ she was watching the movie.
- A.
At
- B.
While
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By
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. WhileExplanation
The word "while" is used to indicate a simultaneous action or event. In this context, the sentence suggests that the person cried at the same time as they were watching the movie. Therefore, "while" is the appropriate word to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
She usually travels to Philadelphia ____________ train
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In
- B.
At
- C.
With
- D.
By
Correct Answer
A. InExplanation
The correct answer is "In". This preposition is used to indicate that she travels to Philadelphia using the mode of transportation, which is a train.Rate this question:
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