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* Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)
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Who accepts Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)?
These are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:
* University of Cambridge
* California Instituteof Technology
* Hewlett-Packard (HP)
* Sony
* Coca-Cola
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Official Cambridge English exam preparation materials
To support teachers and help learners prepare for their exams, Cambridge English Language Assessment and Cambridge University Press have developed a range of official support materials including coursebooks and practice tests. These official materials areavailable in both print and digital formats.
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Reading and Writing paper – Tips and FAQs
DO
* Look at practice tests so you know all the task types.
* Do lots of general reading practice in class and at home, especially the kinds of texts used in the Cambridge English: Preliminary test.
* Keep a vocabulary notebook to write down new words and make notes about how to use eachword.
* Read all the instructions carefully and look at any examples.
* Make sure that you can skim and scan (read a text quickly for the main ideas or to find specific information).
* Check your answers and make sure you have written them in the correct place on the answer sheet.
* Make your handwriting clear and easy to read.
* Read each text before you try to answer thequestions.
* Use a pencil, not a pen, on the answer sheet. 
DON'T
* Don't leave answers blank, even if you aren't sure.
* Don't worry if there is a word you don't know. Try to guess its meaning.
* Don't write a full rough copy for Writing Parts 2 and 3. Just write quick notes to plan your answer.
* Don't worry too much about making grammar mistakes in Writing Parts 2 and 3.Communicating is the important thing. 

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Will I be penalised if I write more than 100 words in Writing Part 3? 
You are advised to write about 100 words, as instructed. Although you won't be penalised for writing more, you may have introduced irrelevances into your response, which could have a negative effect on the reader and you could lose marks for this. If youwrite less than 100 words, your score could be affected because you may not have used an adequate range of language and/or provided all the information required.
Can I use a pre-learned answer in Writing Part 3? 
No. You must write either a letter to a friend or a story which is a response to the instructions and information given. You also need to make sure that your response is either clearly aletter or clearly a story, depending on which question you choose to answer.
How are extended responses in Writing Part 3 assessed? 
Examiners mark tasks using assessment scales developed with explicit reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The scales, which are used across the Cambridge English General and Business English Writing tests, are made up from...