KET 5 — 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.
NO ENTRANCE TO GARDEN
Only £24.95
restaurant garden ⇒
We have high chairs for young children
Please ask us to find you a table
All staff must use night entrance 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
(example)
Working in a library
Read the sentences (6–10) about working in a library. 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).
A game of tennis: Juan & Rob
Complete the conversation about a game of tennis. What does Juan say to Rob? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Rob: Are you free on Saturday afternoon?
Juan: (Example: D)
Rob: Would you like to play tennis?
Juan:
Rob: Yes, at the sports centre at 3 o’clock.
Juan:
Rob: That’s OK. You’ll be fine!
Juan:
Rob: About an hour should be enough. We can stop if we get tired.
Juan:
Rob: Your house is nearer to the sports centre so I’ll see you there at 2.30. We can go in my car.
Juan:
Rob: No problem. It’ll be fun.
A great idea!
Read the article about two Canadian boys. 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).
A great idea!
Frazer and Peter are two 14-year-old boys who grew up in the same small Canadian town. They have always been friends and classmates. Like all their other friends, they enjoy going fishing or swimming at weekends. But for the last few months, they’ve spent every weekend in Peter’s room working on his laptop. This isn’t because they have a lot of homework. They have made a new computer word game.
The idea for the game came from Frazer’s little brother, Kevin, who had problems with his reading. Kevin learns words more easily by seeing pictures and hearing information than he does by reading. His brother wanted to help. Frazer and Peter worked together for over 200 hours to make a computer game and now it’s ready to use. It’s a speaking and picture game. For example, if you look at the word ‘hat’, there’s a drawing of a hat next to it and you can hear Peter saying ‘Hat! Hat!’ at the same time.
The two boys have won a lot of prizes for their computer game and it will soon be on sale around the world. Many schools are interested in buying it.
Parrots — gap fill
Read the article about parrots. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Parrots
Perhaps you have seen these beautiful birds, with their lovely colours and long tails in the forest or in the zoo. Parrots are [28] in countries like Brazil, Australia and India. They usually live in large groups and [29] they like to eat fruit, they are [30] a problem for farmers.
[31] are many different kinds of parrots, but they all have strong beaks and feet, which they use [32] climbing and holding food. The biggest birds [33] live for up to 80 years.
They are [34] noisy, but they are clever birds and it is easy to teach them to talk. Some zoos have parrot shows, where you can see the birds [35] things they have learned.
Things for hobbies — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some things you need to enjoy different hobbies. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): If you enjoy taking pictures, you’ll need one of these. → camera
Complete this email
Read the email from Greg to his friend Anna. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: not)
To: Anna
Hi Anna,
I’m (Example: not) having a very good week!
Yesterday my team had volleyball match, but we lost. The other team played much better we did! Then my friend Jeff, who lives in Australia, telephoned with bad news. He can’t come to stay us during the holidays because he’s got a summer job. We can’t camping together now. And this morning, my sister got late so she rode my bike school! She didn’t tell she needed to use . I’m really angry with .
I hope you have some good news! Write back today you can.
Greg
Sarika’s notes — theatre trip
Read the advertisement and the note about a theatre centre. Fill in the information in Sarika’s notes (51–55).
Small Theatre – Storm
Sunday: 11 am / 1 pm
Dear Sarika,
Do you know my cousin? She has just started at our university.
She wants to come to the theatre with us. Both days are fine, but I would like to go in the morning.
I’ve heard that The Last Man is boring so perhaps we should see the other play. Thanks for booking this.
Sarika’s notes
Writing — email to Mike
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So you finally bought a mobile phone. Tell me about it. What do you like about it? How much did it cost? What colour is it?
Write soon.
- what you like about it
- how much it cost
- its colour
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi Mike,
Yes, I bought a mobile phone last week! I love it because I can text my friends and play games on it. It cost ninety dollars and it is bright red. Talk soon! Tom
Hello Mike,
I have a new mobile phone now. I like it very much because is small and take good photos. It cost me 80 euro and the colour is black. See you! Marco
Dear Mike,
My new phone is fantastic! I like it because I can call my family every day and listen to music. It is a beautiful blue colour. Write back soon! Lin