KET Extra — 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.
Appointments are not always needed.
Handbag with £50 cash. See Sonia at reception.
Will pay £6 to £10 per hour. Call 333456.
Free haircuts by student hairdressers. Book on 017982.
(example)
Our watches are the cheapest in town.
Summer jobs for students. Cash paid for all jobs.
£10 for its safe return. Phone 419342.
Playing a sport
Read the sentences (6–10) about a girl who plays football. 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).
Frank & Clare — a car
Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Frank say to Clare? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Clare: Is this your car, Frank?
Frank: (Example: G)
Clare: Can you drive it?
Frank:
Clare: Oh, I’d like to learn too, then I can get a car.
Frank:
Clare: Lessons are expensive, and then there’s insurance and petrol too. Mum says I can learn next year.
Frank:
Clare: I’d love to. Where are you going to go?
Frank:
Clare: But who’s going to drive? It’s dangerous if you are!
Frank:
Clare: Okay, but please drive slowly.
Sean Murphy
Read the article about a television newsreader. 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).
Sean Murphy
Sean Murphy reads the late news on British television at 11 o’clock each evening.
‘This is a good time for a news programme because we can report the early news from America and the late news from Europe. I still arrive home before midnight because the journey from the Television Centre to my home in north London only takes six minutes. My family are all asleep when I get in, but I usually make a drink of hot milk and read a book for about an hour.
‘I always get up to have breakfast with my three children before they catch the school bus. Then I take the newspapers and go back to bed for a short time. Later on, I go for a swim — newsreaders spend too much time sitting down! I sometimes go running. I’ve done the London Marathon twice. That’s a race of over 40 kilometres. I finished each time, but I wasn’t among the first!
‘I start work after lunch at two o’clock, when I go to my office. The rest of the day is spent planning the programme, but I always try to go home for an hour to see my children before they go to bed.’
London’s Tower Bridge — gap fill
Read the article about London’s Tower Bridge. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
London’s Tower Bridge
Many tourists have visited Tower Bridge. It is the only bridge over the river Thames that can open and [28] ships pass under it. Tower Bridge was built in 1894 and [29] uses the same machines to lift up the two halves of the bridge. In earlier times, the river was [30] busier than now and the bridge [31] to open over a thousand times a year. Today, it only opens twice a week.
In 1952, a big red bus was [32] the middle of the bridge [33] it started to open. The driver only just got to the other side in time! Of course, now [34] are lights at [35] end and the traffic must wait for them to go green.
Holiday words — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some holiday words. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): If you go on a camping holiday, you may sleep in this. → tent
Complete this email
Read the email from Heidi to her friend Gabriella. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: from)
To: Gabriella · From: Heidi
Hi Gabriella,
You’re (Example: from) the island of Sicily, aren’t you? I really need you help me with my homework! I went to the library yesterday for a book because I need some information Sicily. I couldn’t find good books there, just an old map! Can I ask you few questions?
First, big is the island? When did become part of Italy? I like to know one more thing. Farmers grow lemons there, but they grow other fruit too?
Please email me your answers as as possible!
Thanks,
Heidi
Joan’s notes — a job
Read the job advertisement and the note from Karen. Fill in the information in Joan’s notes (51–55).
Joan — I’ve seen a job for you. The Forest Café needs a waitress. It’s six hours’ work on Saturday evening, starting at 7 p.m. They pay £4 an hour. They need a cleaner too, for 3 hours on Sunday, but it’s only £3.50 per hour and you won’t like the work. Phone the manager on Monday at the café — or phone me on 357550 for more information. Karen
Joan’s notes
Writing — note to Nick
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I’m helping to organise the school concert and I’d like you to help too! What music do you like? What can you do to help? When are you free to come to a meeting?
- what music you like
- what you can do to help
- when you are free to come to a meeting
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Nick,
I’d love to help with the concert! I like jazz best, and I can play the piano. I’m free this afternoon, so can I meet you at 1.30 at the school hall? Pedro
Hello Nick,
I want to help with concert. I like pop music and I can sing very good. I am free on Friday after school, so I come to the meeting then. Sara
Hi Nick,
I love rock music and I can help you to sell the tickets for the concert. I really want to be part of it — please tell me more! Leo
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