KET 6 — 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.
Woodville Town – Drayton Park
Monday – Friday only
Adults £1.50
Children under 2 travel free
BRIDGE ONLY 5 METRES HIGH
5 am – 11.30 pm daily
£11 return
Please put large bags between seats
(example)
for visitors – £2 per hour
No numbers on tickets
Lorries Turning
An ice-hockey player
Read the sentences (6–10) about an ice-hockey player. 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).
The weekend: Anita & Ivan
Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Anita say to Ivan? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Ivan: Hi Anita. How was your weekend?
Anita: (Example: E)
Ivan: OK, but I had a bit of a problem on Saturday.
Anita:
Ivan: In a way, I couldn’t find my keys.
Anita:
Ivan: Only to the shops. I needed a birthday present for my mum.
Anita:
Ivan: I bought some chocolates from the local shop. Do you think that’s OK?
Anita:
Ivan: I hope so! I found my car keys this morning. They were in the bathroom.
Anita:
Ivan: Yes, so I can drive you home, if you like.
Ravi Patra
Read the article about Ravi Patra, who works on music programmes on television, and then answer the questions. For questions 21–27, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
Ravi Patra
In 2006, Ravi Patra started working for a music company and three years later, in 2009, got a job on the music television channel Rock TV.
Ravi enjoys working on television, but when he was younger he wanted to fly planes. Later, he became more interested in football. But Ravi has always loved music, so he tried to get work with Rock TV. His boss says he gave him the job because he wanted it more than anybody else!
When he started at Rock TV, Ravi arrived first at the office and was the last to leave at 10 in the evening. Now, he starts a bit later, but he is still busy until 10 pm. Before lunch, he usually writes his words for the show and in the afternoon he has meetings or makes Rock TV advertisements.
Ravi has many popular bands on his show and the stars are often interesting people. But Ravi knows that everyone watches the show to hear great music. Getting that right is more important than anything else.
Ravi knows what questions to ask the band members. He tries to make them laugh and this is easy for him. Sometimes he cannot remember their names but he always has information about the bands to help him.
Sadly, his work means that he doesn’t see his friends enough, but he has great fun on skiing trips and listens to music all the time.
Mount Fuji — gap fill
Read the article about a mountain in Japan. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is called Fujisan in Japan. It is 3776 metres high and is visited [28] people from all over the world. It is a very beautiful mountain and many artists have used it in [29] work.
It is sometimes possible to see Mount Fuji from Tokyo, but often the weather is [30] cloudy to see it clearly. The [31] time to see the mountain is [32] the colder months of the year, and [33] the early morning and late evening.
A very pleasant place to enjoy Mount Fuji from is Fuji Five Lake (Fujigoko), [34] is just north of the mountain. Mount Fuji is open for climbing in July and August, but not at [35] times of the year.
Things in a bathroom — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some things in a bathroom. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): You can use this to tidy your hair. → comb
Complete these emails
Read the emails between Danny and Ali. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: you)
To: Ali
I heard that (Example: you) want to sell your bike.
Is it OK come and see the bike after college on Thursday? I don’t know you live. you give me your address? I’d also like to know why you selling it.
To: Danny
I decided to sell the old bike I got a motorbike for birthday. The bike is few years old but I’m sure you’ll like .
I won’t be at home on Thursday – I play football then and I don’t get back until late. What about coming on Friday instead? that a good day for you? I live at 35 Portland Road, to the library.
Smith’s Bookshop — Order Form
Read the advertisement and the email. Fill in the information on the form (51–55).
Talking Time — Level 1 £28 / Level 2 £32
Speaking Plus — Level 1 £30 / Level 2 £35
To: Jane Brown
My French course finished last week and I’ve just started learning Spanish. My teacher says the Speaking Plus course is the best. She can give me Level 1, so can you order Level 2 for me at the bookshop? Ring me until 6 pm on 553905, or phone me on 020 7865 4436.
Smith’s Bookshop — Order Form
Writing — email to Elena
This part is not auto-graded. Write your email, then click Show Sample Answer to see examples with examiner marks.
- ask her to come to the concert
- tell her when the concert is
- say how much the tickets are
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Elena,
There’s a great pop concert in my town next Saturday evening. Would you like to come with me? The tickets only cost ten pounds each. Please say yes! Write back soon, Tom
Hello Elena,
There is a concert in my town the next week. Do you want to come with me? It start at 7 o’clock on Friday. The ticket cost fifteen euro. See you! Marco
Dear Elena,
A famous singer is coming to my town and I would love you to come to the concert with me. It is on Saturday at eight o’clock. I hope you can come! Bye, Lin