KET 3 — Test 2
Reading & Writing
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Match the notice
Which notice (A–H) says this (1–5)? For questions 1–5, choose the correct letter A–H.
DEPARTMENT
This floor
No hard hat? No boots?
NO ENTRANCE
AGAINST THIS WINDOW
(example)
Shoemaker Road
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN
Adults £3.50 per hour
Children £2.00 per hour
Sally's first day at school
Read the sentences (6–10) about Sally's first day at school. 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).
Conversation at an airport: Stephen & the assistant
Complete the conversation at an airport. What does Stephen say to the airport assistant? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Assistant: Good morning. Can I see your ticket, please?
Stephen: (Example: G)
Assistant: You're going to fly to Scotland.
Stephen:
Assistant: I'm sorry, but there's a short delay because of fog.
Stephen:
Assistant: About an hour. It won't be any more.
Stephen:
Assistant: It's on the first floor. Can I take your suitcases now, please?
Stephen:
Assistant: Yes, you can take one piece of luggage with you. Where would you like to sit?
Stephen:
Assistant: There you are. Number 24A. Enjoy your trip.
Bill Prince-Smith
Read the article about Bill Prince-Smith, a writer. 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).
BILL PRINCE-SMITH
Bill Prince-Smith was a farmer and a teacher and a dentist before he became a writer of children's books at the age of 60. Now, thirteen years later, he has written more than 80 books. Every day, he goes into his office and writes. In the evening, he gives the work to his wife to read. 'She tells me when she doesn't like something,' says Bill. 'My ten grandchildren don't live near here but they also read my stories and say if they are good or bad.' And so Bill has learned what young children want to read.
Bill writes about the life in his village and on the farms near it. His fifth book is his favourite: The Sheepdog is about a farmer and the dog that helps him. 'I have always liked animals,' says Bill, 'and dogs are so clever, they learn very quickly.'
Last year, the book was made into a film with real animals and actors. The film-makers used the latest computer technology to make people think that the animals are speaking. Bill was very pleased with the film. 'Sometimes film-makers change books, but they didn't change mine and I love the film.'
Otters — gap fill
Read the article about an animal, the otter. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Otters
Not many people have seen an otter. These animals live [28] rivers and make their homes from small pieces of wood. They usually come [29] at night. Otters are very good in the water and can swim at more than 10 kilometres [30] hour. They have thick brown hair and this [31] them warm in the water. An otter can close [32] ears and nose. This means otters can stay under water [33] several minutes.
Twenty years ago, there were [34] otters in Great Britain. The water in the rivers was so dirty that many fish and insects died and the otters couldn't find anything to eat. But today there is lots of food for them [35] the rivers are clean again.
On the road — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some things you can see when you travel by road. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): You can drive fast here. → motorway
Complete this letter
Read the notes from Ahmed, the Student Secretary. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: like)
TO ALL STUDENTS!
Would you (Example: like) to come on a camping trip weekend?
We are going to to the forest in the school bus and we will stay at a camp-site Friday to Sunday. has hot showers and small shop and you rent bicycles there.
The trip £25. It is very cold there night, so you should take warm clothes and you will to wear strong shoes. you want to come, tell me today.
Ahmed
Student Secretary
Summer Job Application Form
Read the advertisement for summer jobs and the e-mail message. Fill in the information on the Summer Job Application Form (51–55).
STUDENT JOBS — AUGUST
Europe Computers: Cleaner, start next month.
Mill Farm: Fruit pickers, until end of this month.
Brown's Hotel: Receptionist needed now, for 4 weeks, must speak a foreign language.
From: Helen
Hi Mum and Dad! My history course finishes on 28 July. I want to find a job for a month where I can practise my French and German and perhaps use a computer.
I'll come back home to Canada in September.
Love Helen
SUMMER JOB APPLICATION FORM
Writing — note to Chris
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Can you meet me on Saturday? What do you want to do?
Chris
- why you didn't come to the party
- whether you can meet Chris on Saturday
- what you want to do
Real Cambridge sample answers — with examiner marks
Chris, I'm sorry I could not come on the party last night because I met my old friends and went with them to the cinema. I can meet you on Saturday and we can go to restaurant.
bye — Sophia
I am realy sorry for not coming but my mother forbad me to come. I am free on Saturday, why not go to the cinema.
Dear Chris, I was very ill last night and had to stay in the bed but I'm fine now and I want to go to the zoo.
Masaya