KET 6 — Test 2
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.
Don’t forget your picnic!
Please keep exits free from luggage
After eating, take your picnic things home
Send emails, surf the net
£2 per hour
Keep your luggage with you at all times
Please only eat food you have bought here
Sorry, no cameras
(example)
Ingrid’s home
Read the sentences (6–10) about Ingrid’s home. 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).
After school: Sara & her father
Complete the conversation. What does Sara say to her father? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Father: Hi Sara. Did you have a good day at school?
Sara: (Example: G)
Father: Good, thanks. I played a game of golf.
Sara:
Father: Oh! Why was that?
Sara:
Father: Oh well. Did you play tennis this afternoon?
Sara:
Father: Good for you! We must have a game at the weekend.
Sara:
Father: Good idea. Would you like to go now?
Sara:
Father: OK. Dinner will be ready at 7, so we can go at about 6.
We meet twice
Read the article about some strange meetings. 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).
We meet twice
My name is Anna King and I was born in a small town called Madison in Wyoming in the centre of the USA. When I was twenty, I moved to the east coast, to a town just south of New York, to start a job in a department store. One day, a young man with short brown hair who was shopping in the store looked at me and asked, ‘Are you Michelle Golden?’
‘No,’ I said. ‘But do you mean Michelle Golden from Madison?’ I told him that I was at school with Michelle. She wasn’t much older than me and people often said that we looked just like each other. Then the young man told me that Michelle was in the same history class at university as he was.
Six months later, I got a better job with another department store and moved to the west coast to work at their San Francisco store. One day on my way home from work, a young man with short brown hair passed me in the street and asked, ‘Are you Michelle Golden?’
‘No,’ I answered. ‘You asked me that when we met in a shop several thousand miles away, near New York.’
Tigers — gap fill
Read the article about tigers. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Tigers
Tigers are the largest cats of all. A hundred years ago 100,000 tigers lived across Asia, but today [28] are only about 6,000, with [29] living in zoos around the world.
Tigers usually live in forests but [30] are found in wetter areas. Most of them live [31] 12 to 18 years, but in zoos they can live [32] they are 25. The coats of [33] beautiful animals are orange and black but, surprisingly, no two coats are the [34]. They look for food at night, and will eat fish and birds as well as larger animals.
Tigers are different from most cats because they like water. They are strong swimmers, and often go into rivers when the weather gets [35] hot.
Things in your bag — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some things people often carry in their bags or pockets. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): If you drive a car, you should carry this with you. → licence
Complete this email
Read the email from Margaret to her friend Lidija. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: for)
To: Lidija
Thank you (Example: for) letting me stay you in Ljubljana last week. Slovenia’s a great country and was really nice to spend a days with you and your family. I learned about Slovenian cooking from your mother!
I really enjoyed meeting your friends the university too. Please say hello to all of .
I like to come back to Slovenia. If I do that, I’ll make sure I can speak more your language. What the best Slovene textbook?
I everyone in your family is well.
Marco’s notes — spring activities
Read the advertisement and the email. Fill in the information in Marco’s notes (51–55).
Sailing (Ages 17–18) £80
To: Marco
I’ve booked us on the climbing course in the afternoon at Camp Bellamy because we’re not old enough to go sailing. I know you’re on holiday until 13 April, so we’ll start on 21 April. You need to bring some food with you but we are also given special shoes when we arrive.
Marco’s notes — Spring activities
Writing — email to Pat
This part is not auto-graded. Write your email, then click Show Sample Answer to see examples with examiner marks.
- what your new job is
- which days you work
- why you like it
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Pat,
I’ve started a summer job in a café near the beach. I work there on Saturdays and Sundays. I love it because the people are friendly and I earn enough money for my holiday. Write soon! Tom
Hello Pat,
My new job is in a shop that sell ice cream. I work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I like it because is fun and I meet many tourist every day. See you! Marco
Dear Pat,
I have a new summer job helping at my uncle’s farm. I really like it because I can be outside all day and play with the animals. It is wonderful! Bye! Lin