KET 5 — 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.
Famous children’s writer, Michael Whistler, here on Monday 25th
All travel books – half price
Hot drinks & snacks 9.30–6.30
(example)
Ask at the information desk
Visit our new website to order your books
A club for teenagers
Read the sentences (6–10) about a club for teenagers. 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).
Plans for the weekend: Saskia & Melissa
Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Melissa say to Saskia? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Saskia: Hello, Melissa, what are you doing this weekend?
Melissa: (Example: D)
Saskia: Oh yes, I’ve been there.
Melissa:
Saskia: I went to a concert, but I’ve heard there’s a good play on this week.
Melissa:
Saskia: Do you think they’ve still got tickets for it?
Melissa:
Saskia: Great! I’ll book today and call you this evening.
Melissa:
Saskia: Let me check I’ve got your mobile number.
Melissa:
Saskia: It’s OK, I’ve got it.
World traveller
Read the article about Nick Barlow, who makes travel programmes for television. 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).
World traveller
Nick Barlow loves his work. He’s a British actor and he travels around the world making TV programmes. ‘People welcome me everywhere I go and when I get home I remember all the wonderful things that happened in each country.’ Nick has travelled to many places but there are a few trips that he would still like to make. ‘I’d love to visit South America and go back to Australia one day,’ he says.
On each trip, Nick travels with a team of people. They bring the cameras and other filming equipment needed to make the programme. Nick doesn’t take a lot of things for himself, just a few shirts and trousers, but he always makes sure he has some books in his suitcase.
Nick’s wife, Helen, doesn’t mind him travelling for his work. She has a lot of friends and keeps busy. When he gets back, she likes to listen to all his travel stories. But sometimes there are problems. When he was in the Malaysian rain forest, Nick heard that his wife was ill in hospital. ‘I felt terrible because I couldn’t help, but she didn’t want me to come home. I was so happy when I heard she was better.’
Big cats — gap fill
Read the article about big cats. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Big cats
There are many different kinds of cats. They are different in size and they do not look or act the same.
Tigers are the biggest cats. [28] head to tail they can be 3.7m long. Most cats don’t like water, [29] tigers will often lie in a pool of water when [30] is hot!
Lions are the [31] cats that stay together in large family groups. Several lions may work together to get food for the group. They usually [32] in flat, open countryside where they can see a long way and easily follow [33] animals.
[34] cats need good eyes, because they catch smaller animals for their food. They also need to be fast, and [35] strong.
Buildings in a town — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some buildings in a town. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): This is where a company makes the things that it sells. → factory
Complete this letter
Read the letter from Tom to his new penfriend Deshini. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: you)
Dear Deshini,
It’s great that (Example: you) are my new penfriend. My name is Tom and I fifteen years old. I born in Canada but I live in England now. Please write and tell me all your life in India. I love to go there one day.
Do you live in a small village in a big town? is your school like? you got any pictures of your school you could send me? I’m sending you few photos of my family. I’ll send more the time I write.
I hope you’ll write me soon.
Tom
Marina’s notes — sports course
Read the advertisement and the email. Fill in the information in Marina’s notes (51–55).
Thursday or Sunday
2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Thursday or Saturday
2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Daytime £20
Evenings £30
To: Marina
Could you book a sports course for the three of us – us two and Alif? Let’s have tennis lessons – we can do swimming in the summer. The weekend isn’t good for me – it has to be Thursday. Also, Alif’s music lesson is at 2 p.m. so we have to do the later class. It costs more, but never mind.
Marina’s notes — Sports course
Writing — postcard about shopping
This part is not auto-graded. Write your postcard, then click Show Sample Answer to see examples with examiner marks.
- what clothes you bought
- why you bought them
- how much they cost
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Sam,
Yesterday I bought a warm winter coat and some black boots. I bought them because the weather is getting cold and my old ones are too small. They cost sixty pounds together. See you soon! Tom
Hello,
I go shopping yesterday and I buy a new dress and a hat. I bought them because I have a party next week. The dress cost forty euro. Write me soon! Marco
Dear friend,
Yesterday I bought a beautiful blue T-shirt and some jeans in the town centre. I am very happy with them and I want to wear them to school. Write back soon! Lin