B1 Preliminary (PET) Listening Practice Tests

Listening Part 1

For each question, choose the correct picture.

Listening Part 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1. You will hear two friends talking about a film they have just seen. What did the boy think of the film? (A) It was better than he expected. (B) The story was easy to follow. (C) It was too long.
2. You will hear a man telling a friend about his holiday in Spain. What did the man enjoy most about his holiday? (A) the hotel (B) the weather (C) the meals he had
3. You will hear two friends arranging to meet. Why does the girl want to meet later? (A) She has another activity first. (B) She wants to have dinner at home. (C) She thinks the show starts later.
4. You will hear a boy talking to his teacher about the job he wants to do. Why has the boy changed his mind about his future job? (A) Someone told him about the long hours. (B) Something happened in his family. (C) He is worried about the cost of the training.
5. You will hear two friends talking about a book they have both read. What do the friends agree about? (A) The start of the book was boring. (B) The ending was surprising. (C) The main character was likeable.
6. You will hear a woman telling a colleague why she was late for work. How does the woman feel about being late? (A) She blames herself. (B) She is angry with the bus company. (C) She is worried about what her boss will say.

Listening Part 3

You will hear a teacher talking to students about a school trip. For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time.

1. Listen and write: Museum to visit: the ... Museum
2. Listen and write: Day of trip:
3. Listen and write: Meet at school at:
4. Listen and write: Cost of coach: £
5. Listen and write: Bring a packed:
6. Listen and write: Teacher in charge: Miss

Listening Part 4

You will hear an interview with a young swimmer called Ella Morris. For each question, choose the correct answer.

1. Why did Ella start having swimming lessons? (A) Her parents hoped she would win competitions. (B) She was frightened of the water. (C) She wanted to join her sister's club.
2. How does Ella feel about her early-morning training now? (A) She still finds it very hard. (B) It has become a normal part of her day. (C) She would prefer to train in the evenings.
3. What effect has swimming had on Ella's schoolwork? (A) She has less time for homework than before. (B) She finds it easier to pay attention in class. (C) Her teachers give her extra help.
4. What is Ella's main aim at the moment? (A) to compete at the Olympics (B) to become a swimming coach (C) to break her club's record
5. What will Ella do if she doesn't achieve her aim? (A) keep swimming because she enjoys it (B) try a different sport (C) stop swimming completely
6. What advice does Ella give to young people who are scared of water? (A) Jump in and get it over with. (B) Watch other people swimming first. (C) Choose a teacher who lets you go slowly.