KET 2 — Test 1
Reading & Writing
Practise the full A2 Key Reading & Writing paper — 9 parts, 56 questions, instant auto-grading. Test yourself like the real exam, then check answers and learn from instant feedback.
Match the notice
Which notice (A–H) says this (1–5)? For questions 1–5, choose the correct letter A–H.
LOW PRICES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS
KEEP CLOSED
PAY NEXT YEAR!
away from fire!
cheques or credit cards.
HALF PRICE
Going to the zoo
Read the sentences (6–10) about going to the zoo. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Complete the conversations
Complete the five conversations. Choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
Conversation about a flat
Complete the conversation between Ann and Ben. What does Ben say to Ann? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Ann: 279616, Ann Beaton speaking.
Ben: Hello, I’m phoning about your advertisement for a flat. (Example: D)
Ann: Oh yes, in the Evening Post?
Ben:
Ann: £300 a month.
Ben:
Ann: Two, both of them with double beds.
Ben:
Ann: Yes, it’s quite small, but there are some nice plants in it.
Ben:
Ann: I’m afraid not, but you can park outside on the street.
Ben:
Ann: Of course – is tomorrow all right? At about 10 a.m.?
Ben: Yes, that’ll be fine. So I’ll see you tomorrow. Goodbye.
Reading: Canada Geese
Read the article. For each statement, choose Right (A), Wrong (B), or Doesn’t say (C).
CANADA GEESE
Canada Geese are large blue and white birds. When autumn arrives, they have to fly south where the weather is warmer. The winters are so cold in Canada that the birds die if they stay there.
Last spring, Bill Lishman found young Canada Geese on his farm. They had lost their parents. Bill thought, ‘These young birds won’t know what to do in the autumn.’ Bill had a small plane and he decided to teach the birds to follow him. All through the summer, he went on short trips in his plane and the young geese flew after him.
When the cold weather arrived in autumn, Bill flew to Virginia in the United States, 600 miles south of his home in Canada. The geese followed him all the way. Bill left the geese in Virginia and he returned home.
This spring, Bill was waiting for the birds to come back. They didn’t arrive, so Bill flew to Virginia to get them. He looked for them for two weeks but he couldn’t find them. When he arrived back home, Bill found the geese waiting for him. They had found their way home without him!
Bicycles — gap fill
Read the article about bicycles. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
BICYCLES
The bicycle is a cheap and clean way to travel. The first bicycle [28] made about one hundred and fifty years ago.
At first, bicycles were expensive. Only rich people [29] buy one. These early bicycles looked very different from the ones we have today. Later, [30] bicycles became cheaper, many people [31] one. People started riding bicycles to work and in [32] free time.
Today, people use cars more than bicycles; cars are much [33] and you don’t get wet when it rains! But some people [34] prefer to cycle to work. They say that [35] are too many cars in town centres and you can’t find anywhere to park!
Family members — spell the word
Read the descriptions. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): If your child is a boy, he is this. → son
Complete the letters
Type ONE word for each space. (Example: read)
Dear Sir,
I (Example: read) your advertisement for English courses the newspaper. I would to have some more information. How does a course cost? Also, long is each course and when does the next course start?
Yours,
Maria Gonzalez
Dear Ms. Gonzalez,
Thank for your letter. Our next course starts in three weeks, Monday, 9 May. This is a 6-week course and it £150. If you prefer begin in June, we have 10-week course for £200. I hope is the information you want.
Yours,
David May
Library reservation form
Read the note from a student. Fill in the information on the Reservation Form.
Rose Cottage
Northfleet
26 March
To: Weston University Library
My teacher, Robin Gibson, has told me to read Understanding Science before my exam on 17th April. I am on holiday in Northfleet at the moment but I’ll return to my home at 22 King’s Road, Weston on 9th April. I’d like to get the book the next day and keep it for one week. It’s by S J Renshaw. Thank you.
Mary Jones
Weston University Library — Reservation Form
Writing — note to your friend
This part is not auto-graded. Write your note, then click Show Sample Answer to compare.
Write a note to your friend. Say:
- why you can’t go
- when and where you can meet your friend on another day.
Sample answer (30 words)
Hi Tom,
Sorry, I can’t go swimming tomorrow evening because I have to study for my Maths test. Can we meet at the café near school on Saturday afternoon instead?
Anna