KET 5 — 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.
No credit cards
Have your ticket ready
(opposite ticket office)
(example)
A lake
Read the sentences (6–10) about a lake. 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).
At home: Kate & her mother
Complete the conversation between Kate and her mother. What does Kate say to her mother? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Mother: Kate, please stop watching TV now and do your homework.
Kate: (Example: D)
Mother: Sorry. You’ve got a lot to do tonight. Remember?
Kate:
Mother: That’s good. You can help me later, then.
Kate:
Mother: I’m making a cake for Grandma’s birthday. You can help with it.
Kate:
Mother: Let’s try something different. A lemon one perhaps, if we’ve got enough lemons.
Kate:
Mother: Good. I think I’ve got everything else we need.
Kate:
Mother: I’ll do that. You finish your homework!
Piano players – when they were young
Read the article about three piano players. For questions 21–27, choose the correct person (A Ivan, B Oleg or C Josef).
Piano players – when they were young
A · Ivan Petrov
Ivan was born on a farm in Russia, but from the age of twelve he studied in Poland. His first music teacher couldn’t play the piano but taught him and his sister songs from the opera. His mother began to teach him the piano when he was six. At ten, he decided he wanted to write music too, and he soon started on his first song.
B · Oleg Gagarin
Oleg was the youngest of five children and when he was four years old his father, who liked playing the piano, taught him some traditional Russian music. When he was six, he started having lessons with a piano teacher who lived in the same city. Oleg soon began to win prizes for his piano playing. At the age of fourteen, he went to a music college in Austria for two years. Later, he returned home to Russia.
C · Josef Heptmann
Josef’s father was German but he taught music in Poland where Josef was born. The family moved to Germany when Josef was two, and a year later he started playing the piano. He gave his first concert when he was six. At ten, he gave fifty-two concerts in two months during a trip to England! Josef always liked music but he was also interested in physics and languages. He is too busy now but one day he would like to write his own music.
The history of horse racing — gap fill
Read the article about horse racing. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
The history of horse racing
From the first history books ever written, it is clear that horse racing has always [28] an important sport. It started in Central Asia about 4,500 years [29] and was a favourite sport in both Greek and Roman times.
Modern horse racing began when Arab horses were brought to Europe [30] the 12th century. At first, races were long and [31] just two horses, but at the beginning of the 18th century this changed. Races became [32] shorter and had several horses running against [33] other.
Today, horse racing [34] watched by more people than [35] other sport in the USA, except baseball. It is also very popular in other parts of the world.
Reading and writing words — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some words about reading and writing. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): You may write your appointments in this. → diary
Complete this note
Read the note from Sarika to her friend Indre. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: a)
Indre,
I have (Example: a) problem and I need your help. Can you come shopping me tomorrow? My grandmother is going to 80 next month and she is having a party Saturday.
The problem is I don’t have anything to wear. I grown so much that all my trousers too short for me now! I want buy some new ones and maybe a pair boots. I haven’t got a of money to spend but I think it will be enough.
you like to meet me in the morning the afternoon? Let me know.
Sarika
Sara’s notes — Edinburgh trip
Read the advertisement and the email. Fill in the information in Sara’s notes (51–55).
Castle (2 pm)
£6.50 (on day)
To: Sara
Sara,
It’s too expensive to go by plane to Edinburgh on Friday, so I’ve got us train tickets. I’ve booked the Regent Hotel for two nights because the Ashley Hotel was full. Let’s do a morning tour on Saturday – can you book the tickets for this? And we’ll do the afternoon tour on Sunday.
Sara’s notes
Writing — note about a sports competition
This part is not auto-graded. Write your note, then click Show Sample Answer to see examples with examiner marks.
- which sport you watched
- who you watched the competition with
- why you liked the competition
Sample answers — with examiner marks
Hi,
Last weekend I watched a basketball competition at our school. I went with my brother and two friends. I loved it because the games were fast and exciting and my favourite team won! See you soon, Tom
Hello,
I watched a football competition on Saturday. I go there with my father and my cousin. I liked it very much because there were many goals and the atmosphere was great. Bye! Marco
Dear friend,
Yesterday I watched a swimming competition. It was really exciting because the swimmers were so fast and one of them broke a record. I had a wonderful afternoon. Write back! Lin