1, system level.
KET belongs to Cambridge General English Level 1 and is a basic English proficiency certification. PET belongs to Cambridge general English level 2 and is an intermediate English proficiency certification.
2. vocabulary.
In terms of vocabulary, KET requires a vocabulary of 1500, while PET requires a vocabulary of up to 3500. After passing KET, it is equivalent to Grade 3-5 in international schools, Grade A2 in European Modern Language Teaching Syllabus, Grade 6-7 in PET, and Grade B 1.
3. Test difficulty.
The higher the grade, the more difficult the exam is. For example, the writing part of KET only needs more than 35 words, while the writing part of PET needs 100 words, which is three times that of KET.
4. Duration of study and applicants.
Because of the different difficulty, KET suggested studying for 90 hours and PET 120 hours. KET students are mainly in the third and fourth grades, while PET students are mostly in the fifth and sixth grades, usually students with a certain English foundation.
Pet profile:
PET (Elementary English Test) is the second level of Cambridge University English Band 5 certificate test. This series of certificate exams is a high-quality international English exam specially designed for English learners at all levels, and it is a lifelong effective English proficiency certificate.
PET testing candidates' practical English ability can promote the development of their learning and working language ability, and lay a solid foundation for candidates who want to take the Cambridge First Certificate English Test (FCE). Pet computer exams are also being held around the world.
Corresponding to the European general framework, the European Language Teaching and Testing Standard (CEF) describes the language proficiency and practical communicative competence of candidates in detail from low to high. Describe the typical abilities of candidates in listening, speaking, reading and writing, such as "being able to introduce yourself" and "being able to use language flexibly and effectively in social, academic exchanges and work environments".