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Cambridge PETReading Test

TASK 2

Read the sample text from A – H below. Then, review the descriptions of each person and decide what course from the A – H list best suits each of them. You’ll find the correct answers at the bottom of the page.

Sample Text

A – General English

The General English course develops your core skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) so that you can speak English confidently and apply practical English skills to communicate in everyday situations. This course is suitable for students from Beginner to Upper Intermediate levels.

B – Academic English Preparation

AEP is a course for students wanting a more intensive and academic program. AEP is also a great foundation for Greenwich English College academic programs such as IELTS Preparation, Cambridge Preparation and English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

C – Cambridge

The Cambridge Exam Preparation courses cover the main language areas for students of different levels and equip you for the Cambridge test and also for real world work, study and social situations. Whatever your future plans, a Cambridge qualification is a great choice as it is accepted worldwide as a well-respected standard of English proficiency.

D – IELTS

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the standard test used   for university entry in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Britain and much of the US. An IELTS score is often a requirement of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) of Australia for migration  purposes. Greenwich English College offers 2 levels of IELTS Preparation: Foundation and Advanced.

E – IELTS ONLINE

You can now study from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Our IELTS Online course will prepare you for IELTS before you depart your home country, or you can use it as a supplementary resource while you study at Greenwich. You will have 2 mock tests assessed by real IELTS teachers while you access to over 90 hours of IELTS activities and lessons online.

F – English for Academic Purposes

EAP provides excellent preparation for university and other higher education institutions where successful students need to understand and communicate efficiently. Greenwich English College aims to prepare students not only for entry but to enjoy their study at an Australian institution. Even if higher education is not your chosen path, EAP is a fantastic course to improve your English in formal report writing and presentations.

G – English For Business

The language of modern international business is different from that of academia and conversational English. With 3 practical 4 week modules specializing in teaching the language skills, essential for success in some of the key areas of international business, you can choose one course for a specific business learning need or get an excellent foundation for your future career by doing all three.

H – Pronunciation Course

Ensuring people understand you is the most important part of learning any language, and perhaps the most difficult. Replicating the sounds required by the English language often means learning new ways of using your facial muscles, your breathing and your voice. It also means changing the way you think about language learning. Fluency in speech relies greatly on the confidence in knowing you are reproducing sounds, tones, intonation and the other essential elements of speech.

Questions

Persona Descriptions

The people below all wish to do an English course. Read the descriptions of each person below and decide what course A – H from the list above best suits each of them.

1 – Pedro has just arrived in Australia. He has studied English for a few years in high-school but is not feeling very confident with his skills. He needs more Academic vocabulary before starting a University foundation year for which he will need an EAP certificate.

2 – Ana has an intermediate level of English after studying it for a while back in her country. Now she is looking to expand her career in Public Relations in Australia. However, she feels she needs specific language that will help her in her chose field.

3 – Kala has lived in Australia for a while. She has finished university in Sydney and is now ready to apply for residency as an engineer to permanently migrate to Australia. She learns best face-to-face.

4 – Lucia thought her English was good before she arrived in Australia. Since then she has realized that her foundation in grammar and vocabulary is actually not good. She needs a course to provide the base she needs to build the language on.

5 – Elias has always struggled with learning languages. After having spent a few years in Australia he finds that some times people still don’t understand him when he talks. He believes something to due with his accent may be an issue.

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