KET 7 — 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.
Great prices on all animal books
2 p.m. / 4 p.m. – Only 6 tickets available for each time
Adults only
until next June
Children – please do not hit the glass
For children aged 3–11 only – £2.50 per child
For prices, visit reception or go online
(example)
A girl who plays tennis
Read the sentences (6–10) about a girl who plays tennis. 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).
Going to a party: Alice & Sarah
Complete the conversation. What does Sarah say to Alice? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Alice: Hi Sarah, are you going to Grace’s party tomorrow?
Sarah: (Example: H)
Alice: Oh, come on! It’ll be fun.
Sarah:
Alice: I’m driving, and there’s still space in my car.
Sarah:
Alice: I bought one – we can say it’s from both of us.
Sarah:
Alice: Great – I’ll write my name on it. Shall I pick you up at 7 o’clock?
Sarah:
Alice: Of course! By the way, I can’t stay too late at the party.
Sarah:
Alice: Me too!
My Bedroom
Read the article about the bedrooms of three teenagers and then answer the questions. For questions 21–27, choose the correct person (A Robert, B James or C Harry).
My Bedroom
A · Robert
Robert likes his room to be tidy, but it’s difficult as it’s his brother’s bedroom too. When Robert is alone in the room he does his homework or listens to music. On the walls there are a few small posters. Robert wants to have more, and to paint the walls yellow, but his mother doesn’t agree. There are photographs of family holidays and his sister’s children. ‘I like my room best when they’re here. It gets untidy, but I don’t mind.’
B · James
James’s bedroom is painted in his favourite colour, yellow. He loves rugby, and there are several photos of him playing in the school team. ‘After school I like to come up here to play computer games. My room’s like my safe place. I can relax here.’ James keeps his room tidy. His school work is on one shelf, and on another he has all his books.
C · Harry
‘After school I come up here and chat to everyone I know on the computer,’ says Harry. ‘I never work in here – I study in the kitchen.’ He has a big desk with a laptop in the middle, a PC on one side and a lamp on the other. On the walls there are two posters of his favourite tennis stars. ‘I don’t do much sport but I like watching tennis.’
Cheetahs — gap fill
Read the article about cheetahs. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Cheetahs
Most wild cheetahs are found in eastern and south-western Africa. When running, they can go from 0 to 100 kilometres an hour [28] only three seconds. They can’t run this [29] for very long, however, and usually stop [30] about a minute. Cheetahs can also see very well, [31] is useful when they are [32] to catch small animals.
Female cheetahs usually have three cubs at a time. These stay with their mother for between one and a half to two years. They spend most of this time playing together or learning [33] to catch small animals. Male cheetahs live alone or in small groups, [34] with their brothers. Cheetahs are not as big as other members [35] the cat family, such as lions or tigers, and only weigh 45–60 kilograms.
Travel words — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some travel words. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): You need to buy this before you travel on a bus or train. → ticket
Complete this email
Read the email from Parveen to her friend Marta. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: you)
To: Marta
Hi Marta,
I hope (Example: you) are well. I was trying call you yesterday but you didn’t answer. Is your phone broken, have you lost it again? Anyway, I wanted to ask you can come to my birthday party next Saturday. My birthday was actually two weeks , but I couldn’t have the party then lots of people were holiday.
I’ve invited few people from our swimming club, as well as my friends from school. you think your brother free that day? Please invite to come too. The party’s at my house and starts at 8 p.m.
Parveen
Lin’s notes — cinema this weekend
Read the advertisement and the email. Fill in the information in Lin’s notes (51–55).
Saturday 8 p.m. / Sunday 3 p.m.
Saturday 9 p.m. / Sunday 7 p.m.
To: Lin
My sister’s visiting this weekend, so there’ll be three of us going to the cinema instead of two. I’ve already seen Storm, so let’s see the other film. Let’s go in the evening, because we need to study during the day. Could you buy the tickets, as you have your student ID so we can get in cheaper.
Lin’s notes — Cinema this weekend
Writing — email to Charley
This part is not auto-graded. Write your email, then click Show Sample Answer to see examples with examiner marks.
- invite Charley to come
- say where Charley should meet you
- tell Charley what to bring
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Charley,
I’m having a picnic next Saturday – would you like to come? Let’s meet at the bus stop near the park at midday. Please bring some sandwiches and a ball so we can play! See you, Tom
Hello Charley,
I make a picnic next Saturday. Do you want come? Meet me in front of my house at twelve o’clock. Please bring some drinks and a blanket to sit on. See you soon! Marco
Dear Charley,
I’m planning a picnic for next Saturday and I’d love you to come. Let’s meet at the train station at eleven o’clock. It will be a lovely day! Write back soon, Lin