KET 1 — Test 3
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.
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Going to a restaurant
Read the sentences (6–10) about going to a restaurant. 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).
Telephone conversation: Maria & Tom
Complete the telephone conversation. What does Tom say to Maria? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Maria: Hello, Tom. This is Maria.
Tom: (Example: E)
Maria: Fine. Thank you for the party last night. I had a great time.
Tom:
Maria: Tom, did I leave my coat at your house last night?
Tom:
Maria: It’s green with a black collar.
Tom:
Maria: I’m going to work now. Can I come and get it this evening?
Tom:
Maria: I’ll come at 6.30.
Tom:
Maria: OK. Goodbye.
Visit the Edinburgh Festival!
Read the article about the Edinburgh Festival. Are sentences 21–27 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)? If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’, choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (C).
VISIT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL!
Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, to be part of the Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with actors and artists from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival in Britain. During this time the streets of the city are alive with music and dance from early morning until late at night. You can even see artists painting pictures on the streets. One of the best parts of the Festival is the ‘Fringe’, where students do comedy shows in small halls and cafés.
Tens of thousands of tourists come to the Festival to see new films and plays and hear music played by famous musicians. This year, you can see over five hundred performances with actors from more than forty countries.
The tickets for these performances are quite cheap and it is usually easier to see your favourite star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer, but remember it can be difficult to find a room, so why not book your hotel now!
The Rhino — gap fill
Read the information about rhinos. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
THE RHINO
There are five different types of rhino in the world today. The Black and White Rhino live in [28] open fields of Africa. The others live in forests in Asia.
All rhinos have big, heavy bodies. Their skin is very hard and they have very [29] hair. The great body [30] the rhino stands [31] four short legs. Each foot has three toes. They usually walk very [32], but they can run at 50 kilometres an hour. Rhinos are usually quiet and calm animals, and they only [33] grass and other plants.
A baby rhino weighs 40 kilos when it is born. It has been inside its mother [34] about fifteen months. An adult rhino weighs over 200 kilos and may [35] to be 50 years old.
At the beach — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of things you can see at the beach. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): You lie on this on the beach. → towel
Complete this letter
Read the letter from Kostas to his friend John. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: me)
17 Green Street
Camden
London
29th August 2002
Dear John,
Thank you for helping (Example: me) with my English. You are very good teacher. I enjoyed my stay Cambridge.
Now I am staying at my brother’s flat. is studying to be a doctor. I will stay him for two weeks and then go home Greece.
I like London very . We to Regents Park by bus yesterday. It very sunny and we had a good time.
Tonight, I am to see a film with my brother and some his friends.
I’ll write again from Greece.
Best wishes,
Kostas
Young People’s Camp — application form
Read the advertisement and the letter about the Young People’s Camp. Fill in the information on the Application Form (51–55).
Crow Cottage, Bradley
Dear Mrs Smith,
We would like our daughter, Claire, to have a place at the camp at the beginning of August. She is thirteen years old. She likes swimming and playing the piano. Her best friend, Rosie Brown, wants to come to the camp, too.
Linda and Derek Drake
Young People’s Camp — Application Form
Writing — note to Eric
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Would you like meat or fish?
What vegetables do you want?
What time will you be home?
Eric
- whether you prefer meat or fish
- the vegetables you want (or ‘any vegetables’ / ‘no vegetables’)
- the time you will be home
Sample answers — 3 examples covering different scenarios
Hi Eric,
Thanks for cooking tonight! I’d really like meat, please. For vegetables, I’d love some carrots and potatoes. I’ll be home at about seven o’clock. See you soon!
Sam
Dear Eric,
Thank you! I would prefer fish tonight, please. I’m happy with any vegetables you choose. I should be home by half past six. Can’t wait!
Alex
Hi Eric,
Thanks a lot for making dinner. I’d like meat rather than fish, and no vegetables for me, please. I’ll get home at around eight tonight. Thank you!
Jo