KET 4 — 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.
RESERVED FOR CHILDREN
(example)
Travel First Class
at Second Class prices
closed for cleaning
For a seat, book early
(one week in advance)
For passengers with
First Class tickets
ALL TICKETS SOLD OUT
STANDING ROOM ONLY
to show you to your seat.
Buy two full-price tickets –
get one half-price!
Cooking
Read the sentences (6–10) about cooking. 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).
Outside a cinema: Mary & Sarah
Complete the conversation between two friends outside a cinema. What does Mary say to Sarah? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Sarah: Hi, Mary. Sorry I’m late.
Mary: (Example: E)
Sarah: Where’s John?
Mary:
Sarah: The traffic is very bad.
Mary:
Sarah: Oh, that’s right. He doesn’t like driving at night. Well, let’s phone him. Have you got his number?
Mary:
Sarah: Oh dear, that’s a pity. We won’t see the beginning of the film. It starts in five minutes.
Mary:
Sarah: I’ll see you inside then.
Mary:
Sarah: Yes, and I’ll get some chocolates too. See you in a minute.
Snowboarding
Read the article about the sport of snowboarding. 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).
SNOWBOARDING
Victoria Jamieson from Britain started snowboarding at 20. She is now 23 and has won many competitions in this sport. We spoke to her when she was at a snowboarding competition last week in Switzerland and asked her why she started the sport.
‘I’ve always liked all kinds of sports, especially skiing, and it seemed natural to start snowboarding. It doesn’t take long to learn and you can become really good in a few months.’
We asked her if she had to do a lot of practice. ‘Well, in winter I snowboard in the mountains every day from 8.30 a.m. until 4 p.m. I also run and go biking. But I just love doing it all! I like the competitions and being in the mountains. It’s so beautiful. But free-riding, that’s doing what you want when you’re not in a competition, is the best thing in the world for me.’
We asked her what is important when you’re learning. ‘You can learn quickly but you need lessons. It’s also important to have the right clothes so you don’t get wet because, to begin with, you spend a lot of time falling down!’
Bears — gap fill
Read the article about bears. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Bears
The bear can be a dangerous animal. The adult bear is very strong and it can kill a person. Bears are good at [28] trees and they can run very fast. But they cannot see well and, [29] most animals, they find food by using [30] noses.
There are seven kinds of bear. The [31] is the white polar bear, which is almost three metres tall. There are two kinds of black bear. [32] lives in the forests of North America, and the other lives in South-East Asia. But not [33] black bears are black. They may be dark brown or a reddish brown.
Everyone loves the black and white panda bear, which comes from China. Not [34] pandas live in the forest today because [35] is difficult to find food.
Feelings — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some feelings. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): If you do not wear a coat outside in the snow, you feel like this. → cold
Complete these letters
Read the letters between Carlos and David. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: next)
Dear David,
I’m going to visit your country (Example: next) month. I’m going to travel two friends. We don’t know to stay. Are any cheap hotels in your town? We like to stay somewhere in the centre. Can help us?
Carlos
Dear Carlos,
Hotels in the centre expensive, but I have good news. I spoken to my aunt Gloria about you and she says you can all stay at house. It more bedrooms than my house! That be all right for you, won’t it?
David
Mary’s Diary
Read the note and the ticket. Fill in the information in Mary’s diary (51–55).
Mary,
Did you get to your 10 o’clock dentist appointment this morning?
Here’s your ticket for Wednesday night (give me the money then).
Jack phoned – Castle Restaurant is closed on Tuesday, so he’ll see you at Bridges Café at 12.45.
See you for tennis this afternoon.
Love, Sam
MARY’S DIARY
Writing — note to Alex
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Alex
- how old you are
- your brothers and sisters (if you have any)
- your favourite hobby
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Alex,
I’m fourteen years old. I have got one brother and two sisters. My favourite hobby is playing basketball with my friends after school. Please write back soon and tell me about your family! Tom
Hello Alex,
I am thirteen year old. I have got a brother but I haven’t got no sisters. My favorite hobby is to play computer games and football. Write me soon! Marco
Dear Alex,
I’m twelve years old and my favourite hobby is reading books and drawing pictures. I am very happy to have a new penfriend. Please tell me about your school. Lin