KET Extra — 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.
Train tickets — match the notice
Which notice (A–H) says this (1–5)? For questions 1–5, choose the correct letter A–H.
Entrance free for children
delayed because of fog
Buy your ticket on the train
(example)
Working as a waitress
Read the sentences (6–10) about a girl who works as a waitress. 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).
Mike & Steve — a camping trip
Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Mike say to Steve? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Steve: Hi, Mike. What are you doing for your summer holiday?
Mike: (Example: D)
Steve: I’m going camping with some friends.
Mike:
Steve: Not this year. We’re going to the forest.
Mike:
Steve: About a month, I think. Would you like to come with us?
Mike:
Steve: That doesn’t matter, I have an extra one you can use.
Mike:
Steve: Have you ever been camping before?
Mike:
Steve: Well, I’m sure we’ll have a great time.
Rob Stone and the school play
Read the article about a famous actor. 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).
Rob Stone and the school play
Last week, Rob Stone, the famous British actor and star of many Hollywood films, had a party for his 53rd birthday. Rob invited a lot of other actors to his beautiful home for the party. After dinner, he stood up and spoke to everyone there. He told them about something that happened when he was at school 40 years ago.
As a schoolboy, Rob loved the theatre and he was very happy when he had his first part in a play. It was a very sad play by Shakespeare, the sixteenth-century English writer. Rob played the part of an old man who had to die on stage. He practised and practised to become good at the part. He had to lie on a bed, say a few sad words of goodbye to his sons and then shout in pain and die.
Rob’s mother and father came to watch their son in the play. Rob told his guests, ‘I shall never forget that evening. It was terrible. As I died, I could hear my father laughing! I still remember now how bad I felt and I have not asked my father to one of my plays since.’
Dolphins — gap fill
Read the article about dolphins. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Dolphins
People love dolphins because they are beautiful to watch and friendly. Dolphins are also [28] of the cleverest animals and are just as clever as dogs. [29] is possible to teach them in the same way we teach monkeys and dogs. Some people [30] believe that dolphins have a special way of [31] to each other.
[32] many other sea animals and fish, dolphins are in danger. Many dolphins are caught [33] mistake in fishing nets, but a [34] greater problem is that thousands of dolphins [35] dying because the sea is no longer clean enough.
Clothes words — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some words about clothes. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): This keeps your head warm. → hat
Complete this email
Read the email from Kenny to his friend Paul. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: to)
To: Paul · From: Kenny
Hi Paul,
I’m sending this email (Example: to) you from France! I’m having excellent time here in Lyon and learning a of new words on my language course.
I’m staying with a great family. are two teenage boys and one of has got a computer in his room. I send you an email every day you like. They’ve also got a pool the garden and after college I often swimming.
How’s everything home? Write to soon!
Kenny
Hannah’s notes — football team
Read the notice and the email about a football team. Fill in the information in Hannah’s notes (51–55).
15–17 years — Friday, 6p.m.
I am 13 and I want to join the football team. I am on holiday until 9 May so I will come on 14 May. My phone number is 686655.
Hannah’s notes — Football practice
Writing — note to Jo
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I can’t find the information about the new art class after school. What day is the class? How long is it? What do we have to bring with us? Thanks, Jo
- what day the class is
- how long it is
- what you have to bring with you
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Jo,
The art class is on Monday after school. It lasts two hours, from four until six. We don’t have to bring anything — the teacher gives us everything we need. See you there! Maria
Hello Jo,
The class is in Tuesday and it is one hour long. We must to bring a pencil and some paper with us. I think it will be a very good class! Sam
Hi Jo,
The new art class is on Friday afternoon and it is three hours long. I really want to go with you, so let’s meet at the gate. Leo
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