PET PAPER 3: SPEAKING

The paper contains four parts. The standard format is two candidates and two examiners. One examiner acts as interlocutor and manages the interaction by asking questions and setting up the tasks. The other acts as assessor and does not join in the conversation.

Marks

Candidates are assessed on their performance thoughout the test. There are a total of 25 marks for Paper 3, making 25% of the total score for the whole examination. 

These are the four parts in detail: 

PAPER 3 : SPEAKING
PART	TASK TYPE AND FORMAT	FOCUS	TIMING
1	Each candidate interacts with the interlocutor. The interlocutor asks the candidates questions in turn, using standardised questions.	Giving information of a factual, personal kind. The candidates respond to questions about present circumstances, past experiences and future plans.	2-3 minutes
2	Simulated situation. Candidates interact with each other. Visual stimulus is given to the candidates to aid the discussion task. The interlocutor sets up the activity using a standardised rubric.	Using functional language to make and respond to suggestions, discuss alternatives, make recommendations and negotiate agreement.	2-3 minutes
3	Extended turn. A colour photograph is given to each candidate in turn and they are asked to talk about it for approximately a minute. Both photographs relate to the same topic.	Describing photographs and managing discourse, using appropriate vocabulary, in a longer turn.	3 minutes
4	General conversation. Candidates interact with each other. The topic of the conversation develops the theme established in Part 3. The interlocutor sets up the activity using a standardised rubric.	The candidates talk together about their opinions, likes/dislikes, preferences, experiences, habits, etc.	3 minutes

Examples of the four parts

PART 1

PART 2





PART 3





PART 4

Another complete example: 

PET PAPER 2: LISTENING

The paper contains 4 parts. Candidates will have about 30 minutes to complete them, plus 6 minutes to transfer answers. Each text is heard twice. Recordings will contain a variety of accents corresponding to standard variants of native-speaker accents.

Each item carries one mark. This gives a total of 25 marks, which represents 25% of total marks for the whole examination.

These are the four parts in detail:

PAPER 2 : LISTENING
PART	TASK TYPE AND FORMAT	TASK FOCUS	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
1	Multiple choice (discrete). Short neutral or informal monologues or dialogues. Seven discrete 3-option multiple-choice items with visuals.	Listening to identify key information from short exchanges.	7
2	Multiple choice. Longer monologue or interview (with one main speaker). Six 3-option multiple-choice items.	Listening to identify specific information and detailed meaning.	6
3	Gap-fill. Longer monologue. Six gaps to fill in. Candidates need to write one or more words in each space.	Listening to identify, understand and interpret information.	6
4	True/False. Longer informal dialogue. Candidates need to decide whether six statements are correct or incorrect.	Listening for detailed meaning, and to identify the attitudes and opinions of the speakers.	6

Here you have an example of the Listening Paper of PET:

https://www.teachers.cambridgeesol.org/ts/digitalAssets/115930_PET_schl_L_Sample_Paper-2.pdf

Recording 1

Recording 2

Recording 3

Recording 4

KET PAPER 2: LISTENING

This paper contains five parts. Candidates will have about 30 minutes to complete the paper, including 8 minutes to transfer answers. Each item carries one mark. This gives a total of 25 marks which represents 25% of total marks for the whole examination.

These are the five parts in detail:

PAPER 2 : LISTENING
PART	TASK TYPE AND FORMAT	TASK FOCUS	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
1	Three-option multiple choice. Short neutral or informal dialogues. Five discrete 3-option multiple-choice items with visuals, plus one example.	Listening to identify key information (times, prices, days of the week, numbers, etc.)	5
2	Matching. Longer informal dialogue. Five items (plus one integrated example) and eight options.	Listening to identify key information.	5
3	Three-option multiple choice. Longer informal or neutral dialogue. Five3-option multiple-choice items (plus integrated example).	Taking the ‘role’ of one of the speakers and listening to identify key information.	5
4	Gap-fill. Longer neutral or informal dialogue. Five gaps to fill with one or more words or numbers, plus an integrated example. Recognisable spelling is accepted, except with very high frequency words, e.g. ‘bus’, ‘red’, or if spelling is dictated.	Listening and writing down information (including spelling of names, places, etc. As dictated on recording).	5
5	Gap-fill. Longer neutral or informal monologue. Five gaps to fill with one or more words or numbers, plus an integrated example. Recognisable spelling is accepted, except with very high frequency words, e.g. ‘bus’, ‘red’, or if spelling is dictated.	Listening and writing down information (including spelling of names, places, etc. As dictated on recording).	5