Preliminary (PET) Training Worksheet

1. Part 1: Multiple Choice

Mini Ripasso “At the latest” = Non oltre (Deadline)
“Hand in” = Consegnare
“Permitted” = È permesso
“Essential” = È necessario

MESSAGE: “School Trip Money: Please bring cash to the office by Friday at the latest.”

A) You can pay on Saturday morning. B) You should pay as soon as you arrive on the trip. C) Friday is the last day you can pay.

SIGN: “Computer Room. No food or drink permitted inside. Previous booking essential for groups.”

A) Groups must reserve the room before using it. B) You can eat inside if you are careful. C) Individual students cannot use the room.

NOTE: “Football Team. Players urgently required. Previous experience welcome but not essential.”

A) You must be a good player to join. B) The team needs new players immediately. C) You cannot join if you have played before.

EMAIL: “Hi Sam, remember to hand in your history project tomorrow or you will lose marks.”

A) Sam must give his project to the teacher tomorrow. B) Sam has lost his history project. C) Sam needs to finish his project by next week.

NOTICE: “Swimming Pool. Closed for maintenance until further notice.”

A) The pool is open but the water is cold. B) You need a notice to enter the pool. C) We don’t know when the pool will open again.

2. Part 2: Matching

Mini Ripasso Match the person to the course. Look for synonyms (e.g., “Basics” = “Beginner”).

A) Fun & Food: A relaxing course for people who want to chat and make pizza. Great atmosphere!

B) Basic Bites: Can’t boil an egg? Don’t worry! This is for absolute beginners. We teach you the basics in a supportive group.

C) Master Chef: For experts only. We teach complex recipes. Bring your own knives.

D) Sweet Tooth: We focus on cakes and chocolate. We also tell you which mixer is best to buy.

E) Weekend Express: Learn to cook a full meal in just 3 hours. Every Saturday from 2pm to 5pm.

1. Marta (Beginner): She can’t cook at all. She wants a safe environment to learn basics.

2. Luca (Advanced): Skilled cook. Wants complex techniques. Has own equipment.

3. Sara (Social): Cooks well. Wants to meet friends and have fun.

4. Davide (Busy): Wants to learn quickly. Only free Saturday afternoons.

5. Giulia (Specific): Wants to make desserts only. Needs advice on equipment.

3. Part 3: Reading

The Drone Project

Last month, I decided to take part in a technology club led by Mr. Rossi. We went to a field far from the shore to fly drones. At first, I was quite frightened because the drone was expensive and I didn’t want to crash it. But as soon as I started controlling it, I wasn’t afraid anymore. I could see the whole town from the camera. It was a great opportunity to learn about engineering. This experience has encouraged me to achieve my goals of becoming a pilot.

1. What is the writer doing in the text?

A) Describing a frightening accident. B) Explaining how to fix a drone. C) Talking about a positive experience with technology. D) Advising people not to buy drones.

2. How did the writer feel at the beginning?

A) Excited about the camera. B) Worried about breaking the machine. C) Bored by the teacher. D) Angry with Mr. Rossi.

3. What does the writer say about the location?

A) It was a long way from the sea. B) It was inside the school. C) It was in a busy city centre. D) It was dangerous.

4. What effect did the project have on the writer?

A) He wants to stop studying. B) He wants to sell drones. C) It helped him think about his future job. D) He realised technology is too hard.

5. Which sentence describes the writer’s attitude?

A) “I wish I hadn’t gone because I was too scared.” B) “It was a fun opportunity and I learned new skills.” C) “The teacher didn’t help us enough.” D) “I prefer staying indoors to going outside.”

4. Part 4: Gapped Text

Mural Painting

Our class decided to create a mural on the school wall. We wanted to make the school look more colourful. (1)

We had to choose the best paint. It had to be suitable for outdoor weather. (2)

Finally, we started painting. We spent three days on it. We knew we had to look after the brushes carefully. (3)

A) Everyone thought it was a great idea, so we started designing it.
B) That way, we could use them again for the next project.
C) However, there were so many colours available it was hard to choose!

5. Part 5: Vocabulary Cloze

Sand Sculpture Festival

Many people go to the beach in summer. It is very (1) to see children making sandcastles. But in my town, we have a big festival. It is (2) near the main harbour.

Artists create huge statues using sand. They make walls that are one metre (3) so they don’t fall down.

Visitors have the (4) to try making one too.

However, when the tide (5) , the water destroys everything. The statues are (6) made of sand and water.

6. Part 6: Open Cloze

Subject: Museum Trip

Hi Anna,
I’ve just returned from the science museum. It was amazing, believe it or (1) ! I went there to collect some information for our science project.

We have to hand it (2) to the teacher next Monday.

I visited the Space section, (3) they keep the old rockets. It was fascinating. I took some photos and then I (4) some research on my laptop when I got home.

(5) me know!
You like space too, (6) you?
See you,
Tom

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