• Exam: PET-O
  • Course: READING
  • Part 2, Exam 4

Instructions

You are given some people on the left who want to go to college, and descriptions of the colleges available on the right.

Decide which film would be best for each filmgoer and choose the correct letter by clicking on the button.

Correct answers will show in green, Incorrect answers in red. For incorrect answers, click on the SHOW CORRECT ANSWERS button to get an explanation.

The pass mark for this exam is 70% and the time allowed is 10 minutes.

Students - Colleges

    1 - Norma is from a small village and Q. 1) wants a college in a big city. She also Q. 1) wants to have organised tours of the city to make it easier to get to know the place. She Q. 1) wants to study Business , on a Q. 1) full time basis, starting in September.

    Your answer:


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  • CORRECT ANSWER: H
  • Why?

    2 - Pedro wants something very relaxed. He only Q. 2) wants to study English in the summer, and then for Q. 2) only a few hours a week. He is much Q. 2) more interested in sightseeing and needs a lot of free time to visit places of interest. He would Q. 2) prefer to stay in a city with a family who could help him get to know the area and meet local people.

    Your answer:


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  • CORRECT ANSWER: A
  • Why?

    3 - Anika Q. 3) wants to learn English and is able to come at any time of the year. She would Q. 3) prefer to come when the weather is nice. She is a personal trainer and so is Q. 3) very sporty, and Q. 3) wants to stay with a family so she can appreciate local ways of living.

    Your answer:


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  • CORRECT ANSWER: F
  • Why?

    4 - Myriam doesn't have much money and Q. 4) wants to improve her English, so she is looking for an Q. 4) evening course and the chance to work during the day to pay for it. She feels that would be easier at a Q. 4) college in a big city, and Q. 4) would like to live in a flat or a house.

    Your answer:


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  • CORRECT ANSWER: C
  • Why?

    5 - Lourdes Q. 5) needs to learn English urgently and is looking for a full time intensive course, but she is Q. 5) only free in the summer for the months of July and August. She is also interested in learning as much about British culture as possible and so would Q. 5) prefer to live with a family rather than staying in a hostel. She is also Q. 5) hoping to get involved in all social activities arranged by the college.

    Your answer:


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  • CORRECT ANSWER: E
  • Why?

A - Walton College

Located on the West coast of England, This college has Q. 2) easy access to the big cities of Liverpool and Manchester, but is also Q. 2) near the unspoilt nature of North Wales. Part time and full time Q. 2) courses in English are Q. 2) available all year, and Q. 2) course length can be tailored to the needs of the student. We have Q. 2) excellent connections with local families to host students, or hostal facilities are also available.

B - Dover College

Dover college specialises in busuness and offers a special three year course, including a module on accountancy. The students normally stay on campus, and there aren't many local houses near the college. Prices are reasonable and grants and scholarships are also available, but you have to be quick to get these.

C - Chetwick College

This college is Q. 4) based in central London, a few minutes from the underground station. It offers Q. 4) courses in Business studies with accountancy, and English, both full time and part time. It also has a very Q. 4) flexible evening class programme of six hours a week. Students have the choice of arranging their own Q. 4) accommodation in flats, or staying with host families.

D - Luton College

This college is very popular with students who wish to study dance. It offers part time courses and full time courses, and in summer has an intensive course programme. The cost is very reasonable and regular trips to see dance performances are arranged by the college. Students can either live in accommodation provided by the college or arrange their own accommodation.

E - Dalston College

This college is located in the town of Dalston and is part of a vibrant community. The college is Q. 5) well known for its English courses, especiallyQ. 5) in the summer. The social side of studying is taken very seriously here and Q. 5) the college organises trips and other social events very regularly. Accommodation can either be in college residences or with Q. 5) host families who are keen to help students get involved in community activities.

F - Park College

Situated on the south coast of England, this college is surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are Q. 3) fantastic golf facilities and an Q. 3) extensive sports programme is also available. Students have a choice of Q. 3) living on campus or with local families. Q. 3) Engish courses on a full time or part time basis are available all year round, but especially in the summer. Being near the sea means this is one of the Q. 3) warmest parts of the country.

G - Thames College

This college has a very good reputation for its English courses, but only offers full time courses that last ten months. It has students from all over the world and has an active social programme to help students get accustomed to British culture. There are also a few courses for Welsh and Gaelic in the summer. Accommodation is with families who live locally as the college doesn't have its own facilities.

H - Stockwood College

This college is in Q. 1) the centre of the city of Newcastle which is on the sea. It offers Q. 1) courses in Business, Economics and English, for Q. 1) full time and part time students, Q. 1) starting in September and finishing in June. Additionally it has excellent accomodation facilities for students and Q. 1) regular trips are organised to help students appreciate this beautiful part of England.

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