B1 Preliminary (PET) Reading – Practice Test 1 — Part 1 – Signs and messages

Question 1

Hi Tom,
I left my laptop charger at your flat last night. Could you bring it to the office tomorrow? I need it for my presentation.
Thanks, Ella

Accepted Answer

Ella wants Tom to bring her something she left behind.

Answer

Ella wants Tom to buy her a new charger.

Answer

Ella is lending Tom her charger for his presentation.

Question 2

STAFF CAR PARK
The staff car park is being repaired.
Until 15 May, please use the visitor car park behind the main building.

Accepted Answer

Staff must park somewhere else for the moment.

Answer

The visitor car park is closed until 15 May.

Answer

Only visitors may park here after 15 May.

Question 3

Hi everyone,
Friday's team meeting will now start at 10:00 instead of 9:00. The room is unchanged. Sorry for the late notice.
Priya

Accepted Answer

The meeting will begin an hour later than planned.

Answer

The meeting has been moved to a different room.

Answer

The meeting on Friday has been cancelled.

Question 4

SPECIAL OFFER
Buy any two books and get a third one free.
Offer ends Sunday. Online orders not included.

Accepted Answer

In the shop, you can get three books for the price of two.

Answer

The offer is only available to online customers.

Answer

Every book in the shop is free until Sunday.

Question 5

SORRY WE MISSED YOU
Your parcel is at the Post Office on King Street.
Please collect it within 10 days, or it will be returned to the sender.

Accepted Answer

You must collect the parcel or it will be sent back.

Answer

The parcel has already gone back to the sender.

Answer

The parcel will be delivered again in 10 days.