Preliminary English Test 1

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This test is intended for students who are preparing to take the PET Cambridge ESOL Examination.

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11. THE SHORT STORY SOCIETY HAS EXISTED FOR OVER A CENTURY.

Explanation
The correct answer is "True." The statement clearly states that the Short Story Society has existed for over a century.

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12. SHORT STORY REVIEW PUBLISHES WORK ONLY BY INEXPERIENCED WRITERS.

Explanation
The statement suggests that Short Story Review only publishes work by inexperienced writers. This implies that the publication may prioritize giving opportunities to new and emerging writers, rather than established or experienced ones. The focus may be on providing a platform for fresh voices and perspectives in the literary world.

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13. ARTICLES FRON ONE OF THE SOCIETY'S MAGAZINES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET.

Explanation
This answer is correct because it is grammatically accurate. The sentence states that articles from one of the society's magazines are available on the internet. The word "articles" is plural, so the correct form of the verb "are" should be used. Additionally, the sentence is written in present tense, so the word "available" is appropriate.

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14. WRITERS ENTERING THE NATIONAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION MUST CHOOSE A SUBJECT SUGGESTED BY THE SOCIETY.

Explanation
The given statement suggests that writers who want to participate in the National Short Story Competition are required to select a subject that is recommended by the Society. This indicates that the writers do not have the freedom to choose their own subjects for their stories, but rather have to adhere to the suggestions provided by the Society.

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15. IT COSTS 5 (POUNDS) FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY TO ENTER THE NATIONAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION.

Explanation
The given statement states that members of the society have to pay 5 pounds to enter the national short story competition. The correct answer, B, is most likely a statement that provides additional information or clarifies the given statement. Without the actual statement, it is difficult to provide a specific explanation for answer B.

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16. EACH YEAR, TEN WINNING WRITERS WILL BE OFFERED CONTRACTS TO PUBLISH THEIR OWN BOOKS.
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17. THE SHORT STORY SOCIETY VISITS SCHOOLS TO GIVE PUPILS HELP WITH WRITING.

Explanation
The given statement suggests that the Short Story Society visits schools in order to provide assistance to students with their writing skills. This implies that the society offers guidance, tips, and support to pupils who are interested in improving their writing abilities. The purpose of this visit is to help students enhance their storytelling and writing techniques, potentially inspiring them to become better writers in the future.

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18. SOCIETY MEMBERS CAN ATTEND REGULAR EVENTS AT THE WRITERS' CAFE.

Explanation
Option A states that society members can attend regular events at the Writers' Cafe. This implies that being a society member gives individuals the privilege to participate in the events held at the Writers' Cafe. This suggests that the Writers' Cafe organizes regular events specifically for society members, making option A the correct answer.

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19. THE WRITERS' CAFE IS SITUATED JUST OUTSIDE LONDON.

Explanation
The given statement states that the Writers' Cafe is situated just outside London. The correct answer, B, is not provided in the question, so it is not possible to determine the specific explanation for this answer without further information.

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20. CHILDREN FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ARE ABLE TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY.

Explanation
The given statement states that children from anywhere in the world can become members of the society. The correct answer, B, could refer to a condition or requirement that needs to be fulfilled in order for children to become members. However, without further context or options provided, it is not possible to determine the exact meaning of answer B.

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- A.
  
  Noticed
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  Realised
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  Caught
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  Found
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D. Found
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- A.
  
  Single
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  One
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  Only
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  Special
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C. Only
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- A.
  
  Environment
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  Scene
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  Situation
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  Background
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A. Environment
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- A.
  
  Depend
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  Build
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  Turn
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  Hang
Correct Answer
A. Depend
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- A.
  
  Repeats
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  Recovers
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  Reduces
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  Remains
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A. Repeats
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- A.
  
  Hurt
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  Broken
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  Injured
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  Damaged
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D. Damaged
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- A.
  
  Beside
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  Behind
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  Below
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  Beyond
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C. Below
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- A.
  
  Why
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  Where
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  What
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  When
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A. Why
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- A.
  
  Fast
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  Soon
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  Quickly
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  Often
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B. Soon
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- A.
  
  Available
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  Present
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  Free
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  Complete
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A. Available
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Are you
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permitted
permited
allowed
able
authorised
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wear
wear your
be wearing
be wearing your
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mre popular
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big
large enough
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