KET 6 — Test 4
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.
EVERY 2 HOURS
TUES – SUN
10 km from airport
44 rooms
to book theatre tickets
2pm and 8pm shows
Call Beach Taxis first on 242 242
to rent from next month
Call 314600
(example)
This lift for apartments on floors 1–5
Dolphin Island
leaves daily at 11:00
pay at door or book
tickets now on 988855
Sally’s day at work
Read the sentences (6–10) about Sally. 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).
Birthday party: Jenny & Paula
Complete the conversation. What does Paula say to Jenny? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Jenny: It's my birthday party on Friday. Can you come?
Paula: (Example: C)
Jenny: That's right – at eight o'clock. But I've got a lot to do before that.
Paula:
Jenny: Well, you could come with me tomorrow to buy some food.
Paula:
Jenny: That's a good idea. Shall we leave at about nine?
Paula:
Jenny: Ten then. I'll come to your house and we'll leave when you're ready.
Paula:
Jenny: Let's just buy pizza and cakes. Something quick and easy.
Paula:
Jenny: See you tomorrow then.
Susanna Brightman
Read the article. 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).
SUSANNA BRIGHTMAN
Susanna Brightman is a young Australian basketball player. She is 195 cm tall, and very fast and strong. Some people say she may become the best player in the world one day. As well as playing for her own country, she plays for a team called Boston Hawks in America.
Susanna was born on 15th June 1992. Her mother and father were both basketball players and when she was just 2 weeks old she was already travelling around the country with them while they played basketball. When she was still very young, Susanna told her parents she wanted to play for Australia. At the age of 16, she played for her country for the first time.
But things have not always been easy. When Susanna was 12, she toured Australia for the first time. One day, the team she was playing for lost an important match because Susanna didn't want to play. Susanna's parents were angry with her but told her that she didn't have to play basketball if she didn't want to. She needed to think hard about her future. Luckily, Susanna decided she wanted to be a basketball player after all, and since then she has worked very hard to become an even better player.
Kites
Read the article. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Kites
No one knows who made the first kite. Some people say [28] was Archytas. He was interested in mathematics and lived in Greece 2400 years ago.
But perhaps people in China flew kites long [29] then. Flying kites has always been an important part of Chinese life. The ninth day of the ninth month is a special day that is called 'The Feast of High Flight' and the sky is full [30] kites. [31] look like fish or birds and [32] the family joins in the fun.
Kites have a lot of different uses. Scientists used them in the 18th century [33] learn about storms and other kinds of weather. At the end of the 19th century, before [34] were aeroplanes, a kite that was 11 metres long [35] a man 30 metres up into the air!
Reading and writing
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some words about reading and writing. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): You write this to your friends or family when you are on holiday. → postcard
Complete this letter
Read the email from Jan to her friend Monica. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: am)
From: Jan To: Monica
Hi Monica,
I (Example: am) writing to give you my new address – it's 24 Clifton Road. We still live in the same city but we have just moved a new house. We are too far from the old house so I can still see a of my friends. And it's easy to go to the shops bus.
The new house is bigger the old one and everyone likes . There are three bedrooms – mine is largest. From the window I can just the river.
you have time, please come and visit us. Everyone will happy to see you.
Love,
Jan
Hexham College course
Read the notice and the email. Fill in the information in Brian’s notes (51–55).
First class: 6 December
Spanish (Wednesday or Friday class)
First class: 15 December
10 weeks – Beginners £85 · Advanced £95
14 weeks – Beginners £105 · Advanced £125
To: Brian
Can you book me onto a beginners language course at your college? I studied French last year so I want to try Spanish this time. I'd like to do the longer course and I have football practice on Friday, so I can't do a class then.
Brian’s notes · Language course
Writing — email to Jools
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Please tell me about the music club you go to.
Where is it? What day is it? What do you do there?
Real Cambridge sample answer — with examiner mark
Hi Jools,
My music club is at the college near the station. We meet every Thursday evening. We play the guitar and sing together, and sometimes we listen to new songs. It's great fun!
Hi Jools,
My music club is in town near the park. We meeting on Monday. We play music and learn new song. I like it because is fun and my friends go too. See you!