KET 2 — Test 2
Reading & Writing
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Match the notice
Which notice (A–H) says this (1–5)? For questions 1–5, choose the correct letter A–H.
ADULTS ONLY 6–8 p.m.
for customers’ use only
No Traffic Lights Ahead
POLICE CARS ONLY
FREE ADMISSION
FOR CHILDREN
£3.00
Closed afternoons
(example)
SECOND FLOOR
A new swimming pool
Read the sentences (6–10) about a swimming pool. 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).
Sarah & David at the cinema
Complete the conversation between two friends. What does David say to Sarah? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Sarah: Hello, David. How are you?
David: (Example: D)
Sarah: I’m tired. I went to see a late film last night.
David:
Sarah: That one with Brad Pitt, the American actor.
David:
Sarah: I think so. You liked his last film, didn’t you?
David:
Sarah: The new one in the city centre.
David:
Sarah: Yes, £6, but it’s much better than the old one.
David:
Sarah: Well, I hope you like it.
Reading: Esther’s Story
Read the article about Esther, then answer the questions. For each question, choose the correct option A, B or C.
ESTHER’S STORY
When Esther left school at the age of sixteen, her aunt Flory gave her £500 for her birthday. Most of Esther’s friends decided to go to college, but Esther used her aunt’s money to start her own business. She bought fruit, sugar and some glass jars and began making her own jam. She sold the jam for £1 a jar to her friends and she soon doubled her aunt’s £500.
At first, her parents didn’t want Esther to spend her time making jam and they thought that she should study instead. They hoped that one day she would be a teacher or a doctor. But Esther didn’t listen to them. She kept on making jam. After a few months, she started selling it to the local market. Then she started making orange juice. She sold this to a school where one of her friends worked.
After two years, her business was very large and her parents were very pleased with her. She made all kinds of food which she sold to shops and supermarkets. She was so busy that she had to get some people to work for her.
A History of Air Travel
Read the article about air travel. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
A HISTORY OF AIR TRAVEL
In 1783, two French brothers built the first balloon to take people into the air. One hundred and twenty years later, in 1903, the Wright brothers built the first plane with an engine and [28] in it. This was [29] the United States. Then, in 1918, the US Post Office began the first airmail service.
Aeroplanes changed a [30] in the next thirty years. Then, in the 1950s, aeroplanes became much [31] because they had jet engines.
In 1976, Concorde was built in the UK and France. It is the fastest passenger plane in the world and [32] 2500 kilometres an hour, so the journey [33] London to New York is only four hours.
Today, millions of people travel [34] aeroplane, and it is difficult to think of a world without [35].
Holiday words — spell the word
Read the descriptions. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): You may need this to leave the country. → passport
Complete the letters — a lost bag
Type ONE word for each space. (Example: my)
Dear Sir,
I lost (Example: my) bag on a train week. I was on the 8.30 a.m. train to Cambridge 10th May. It is large blue bag and my name written on the outside. you found this bag?
Yours faithfully,
Mary Johnson
Dear Ms Johnson,
I pleased to tell that we have your bag here. If you come this office, give it to you. The office at 9 a.m. and closes at 6.30 p.m. every day.
Yours sincerely,
J Wilson
Course Booking Form
Read the information about language courses and the e-mail message. Fill in the information on the Course Booking Form.
Language Courses
French: Monday evening
German: Thursday evening
Portuguese: Tuesday afternoon
Spanish: Wednesday evening
Afternoon Classes: 2.30–4.30 p.m.
Evening Classes: 6.30–8.30 p.m.
To: International Language School
I come from Australia and I teach French to businessmen. I want to start learning Portuguese because next year I am going to work in Brazil. I am free after 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Can I book a place on one of your courses?
Cheryl Harvey
International Language School — Course Booking Form
Writing — postcard to your friend
This part is not auto-graded. Write your postcard, then click Show Sample Answer to compare.
— Alex”
- whether you can see Alex,
- comment about the weather,
- suggestion for clothes to bring.
Sample answer (30 words)
Hi Alex,
Great news! Yes, of course you can see me. It is very warm here in summer, so please bring light clothes — T-shirts, shorts and a swimsuit. See you soon!
Take care, Sam