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Why take the PET exam?
- The Preliminary Examination (PET) is designed primarily for high school students. It is an examination at the same level as the state baccalaureate. The state matriculation exam was greatly inspired by the Preliminary exam.
- It will help you assess your progress in English.
- Preliminary tests your practical knowledge of English at a basic level and tests all four language skills - reading, listening, writing and speaking. Grammar and vocabulary skills are also assessed. This knowledge is tested using materials based on everyday situations.
- Each candidate receives a written report showing the results achieved in each part of the examination. If you pass the exam, you will receive a Cambridge English Language Assessment certificate that is valid for life.
- Many institutions in the Czech Republic also require or take into account the PET (for Schools) certificate in the CV: list of institutions
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Content of the exam
Reading (45 minutes)
The candidate's ability to read and understand texts of various types such as signs, brochures, newspapers or magazines is tested, in which he/she should be able to understand the main meaning and colouring and also be able to cope with unfamiliar vocabulary and grammatical structures.
Writing (45 minutes)
The candidate's ability to respond to an email and write an article or story is verified. Each of these tasks must be 100 words in length.
Listening (30 minutes)
This part of the exam assesses the understanding of the main idea of the recordings, such as monologues, dialogues or advertisements with topics from everyday life, which are always delivered at a moderate pace.
Speaking (12-16 minutes)
The candidate's reactions, expressions of agreement or disagreement, and ability to reason with the examiner and the other candidate in an interview on simple topics are tested.
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Rating
The pass mark is 140 out of 170 for all parts of the exam. Candidates who achieve a score of 120-139 will be awarded an A2 level certificate.
160 -170 = Pass at Grade A (Corresponds to level B2.)
140 - 159 = Pass at Grade B a C
120 - 139 = CEFR Level A2
0 - 119 = FailFor more, see this document.
- Information materials and sample test
