KET Extra — Test 4
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.
For times of afternoon coach trips, please ask hotel receptionist.
2222 for motorway news and 2223 for airport information.
half price — This weekend only!
for our under-12s’ menu.
New season’s jackets — Lowest prices in town.
Children’s Party Room. Open at weekends. Bookings ☎ 791053.
For cheap day return tickets, you must travel after 10am.
(example)
(☎ 433587) 24 hours / 7 days a week.
A birthday present
Read the sentences (6–10) about a birthday present. 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).
Raya & Joel — homework
Complete the conversation about some homework. What does Raya say to Joel? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Joel: Hello, Raya. How are you?
Raya: (Example: F)
Joel: I’m fine, but I’ve got lots of homework to do tonight.
Raya:
Joel: Because my computer’s not working. I’m going to my cousin’s house to use hers.
Raya:
Joel: It’s a short journey on the bus.
Raya:
Joel: Are you sure? Don’t you need it this evening?
Raya:
Joel: Have you? Even the maths? I can’t understand any of it!
Raya:
Joel: That’s kind.
The missing cups
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).
The missing cups
When I was young, my parents moved from California to Illinois with me and my two sisters. We all helped my mother pack everything from our old house into boxes. Inside three of the boxes were my grandmother’s special cups, bowls and plates. They were special because my grandmother, a clever artist, painted them herself with a lovely pattern of blue flowers.
Sadly, one of those three boxes was lost. We never got the cups, but the plates and bowls arrived safely. We used them on special days in the year, like birthdays. We remembered those cups and were sad that we did not have them any more.
Ten years later, I decided to go to university in California. In my first summer there, a friend asked me to spend the day at an antique market with her. At first, I didn’t want to go, but I finally agreed and we had a great day there looking around. There were many old and interesting things for sale. We were just leaving when I saw a woman selling twelve beautiful cups with a pattern of blue flowers. I looked closely and saw they were my grandmother’s cups!
Ships — faster and bigger
Read the article about ships. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Ships — faster and bigger
The first people to build ships were the Egyptians 5000 years ago. They used [28] to travel on the River Nile, the longest river in Africa.
In the sixteenth century, people from Europe travelled thousands of kilometres in large ships. [29] was important that they found new ways around the world. Life was hard for these sailors and on the journey [30] died because they often didn’t have [31] food.
In the nineteenth century, ships called ‘clippers’ [32] tea from China to Britain and wool from Australia to the USA. In very strong winds, clippers could sail 650 kilometres [33] day.
In modern times, the largest ships are oil tankers. [34] of these are 400 metres long [35] the sailors have to use bicycles to travel round the ship!
In the countryside — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some things you can see in the countryside. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): This animal eats grass, and people make butter from its milk. → cow
Complete this message
Read the message left on the Internet by Sara Lewis. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: years)
My name is Sara Lewis and I am fourteen (Example: years) old. I live in the centre Toronto, Canada. When I grow up, I want to an actress. My father not think this is a good idea! He is a doctor and he wants to study medicine at university. But I know I won’t like medicine. I have science lessons at school and are very boring.
I like to travel all around the world. I only been to Europe once. We usually spend our holidays in Canada but year we may visit Australia. Please an email to tell me your life.
School Trip Booking Form
Read the letter and the note. Fill in the information on the School Trip Booking Form (51–55).
Dear Mr Taylor,
On 6th January there is a trip for classes 3A and 4A to Blackfort Castle or Walton Zoo. The cost is only £10 — last year it was £15!
We could go by train or by bus. Please tell us which you prefer by 15th December.
Lois Jones
Dad, Please fill in my form. I don’t want to visit a castle, but the zoo sounds great. Remember, I’m not in 3A now! I don’t want to travel by bus — it takes too long! Suzanna
School Trip Booking Form
Writing — note to Robbie
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what colour paint you are going to use; what time you will start; what clothes to wear.
- what colour paint you are going to use
- what time you will start
- what clothes to wear
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Robbie,
Thanks for helping me paint my bedroom! I’d like to paint it green. Can we start at 9 o’clock on Saturday morning? Please wear an old T-shirt and jeans. See you then! Pedro
Dear Robbie,
I want paint my bedroom in blue. I like very much if you help me. We start at 8 o’clock in the morning. Please wear your old clothes for this work. Thank you. Sara
Hi Robbie,
I’m going to paint my bedroom red. Can you help me on Saturday morning, please? It will be a lot of fun and the room will look great! Leo
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