KET 6 — Test 1
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.
Talk on 16th-century artists
Wednesday 6.30 pm £2
Postcards by our village photographer on sale inside
(example)
all paint half-price – for one month only
Please use other entrance
Sale of paintings starts Monday
Camping
Read the sentences (6–10) about camping. 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).
A phone call: Jennifer & Lily
Complete the telephone conversation between two friends. What does Jennifer say to Lily? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Lily: Hi Jennifer, it will be lovely to see you on Friday.
Jennifer: (Example: B)
Lily: What time is your train?
Jennifer:
Lily: OK. I’ll meet you. Would you like to go out that evening?
Jennifer:
Lily: If you want to. Then on Saturday we can go to the new shopping centre.
Jennifer:
Lily: And in the evening we can go to Oliver’s party.
Jennifer:
Lily: Oh anything. It doesn’t matter.
Jennifer:
Lily: Yes. It’s a good place for a party. See you Friday, then.
David swims the Cook Strait
Read the article about a man who swam across New Zealand’s Cook Strait. 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).
David swims the Cook Strait
David Johnson has loved swimming all his life. When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA. The sea was very cold and David started to feel unwell. He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again. In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast.
In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in 9 hours and 38 minutes. The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old. David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait. Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practise for a few weeks there. But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim. He did it with the help of a team. ‘They were great,’ David said. ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming.’
Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA.
Doing homework — gap fill
Read the article about doing homework. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Doing homework
It is a good idea to start your homework early. If you can do it [28] your evening meal, you will have [29] time later to do things that you enjoy, like talking [30] the phone.
It is also better to do homework as soon as possible after the teacher has given it to you. Then, if the homework is difficult and you [31] time to think about it, you will [32] have time to do it.
Always turn off your mobile phone and the television when you [33] doing homework. You will work a lot [34] without them. Make sure you have a quiet place to work, with [35] light and a comfortable chair.
Things in a kitchen — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some things you can find in a kitchen. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all examples of this. → meal
Complete this letter
Read the letter from Sunniya to her friend Giulia. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: for)
Dear Giulia,
Thank you (Example: for) the lovely birthday present. I already had some CDs by the same singer but I didn’t have one. I like it much.
I a lovely time on my birthday. My parents took me a Japanese restaurant for lunch. The food was excellent and all enjoyed it. were some famous actors sitting near to table. I asked to write their names on my menu. They wrote: ‘To Sunniya with love on your birthday.’ It was great day. I’ll forget meeting them.
Love,
Sunniya
Anna’s notes — cinema visit
Read the advertisement and the email. Fill in the information in Anna’s notes (51–55).
4.30 pm / 7.15 pm / 8.30 pm
3.45 pm / 8.45 pm
£5.50 for films after 6 pm
To: Anna
I’m working Friday evening but can go on Saturday. I don’t want to see Blue Juice – I think the other film is better. Shall we go at the later time? Then we can eat before it starts. I’ll wait for you in the café opposite at 7.30.
Anna’s notes — Cinema visit
Writing — note to Sam
This part is not auto-graded. Write your note, then click Show Sample Answer to see examples with examiner marks.
- what time to come
- what to bring
- how to get to your house
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Sam,
Please come to my house at seven o’clock tomorrow evening. Can you bring some music and your photos? To get here, take the number 9 bus and get off at the park. See you! Tom
Hello Sam,
Come to my house at half past six tomorrow. Please bring some games and a cake. You can get here by the bus number 12, it stops near my house. See you soon, Marco
Dear Sam,
I’m happy you are coming tomorrow evening! Please come at six o’clock and bring your new computer game. We will have a lot of fun together. Bye! Lin