KET 6 — 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.
Don't forget your pencil!
Please keep carts free from luggage
After eating, take your picnic things home
address on all your suitcases
Send emails, surf the net
£2 per hour
Keep your luggage with you at all times
Please only eat food you have bought here
Sorry, no cameras
(example)
Ingrid’s flat
Read the sentences (6–10) about Ingrid. 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).
After school: Father & Sara
Complete the conversation. What does Sara say to her father? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Father: Hi Sara. Did you have a good day at school?
Sara: (Example: G)
Father: Good, thanks. I played a game of golf.
Sara:
Father: Oh! Why was that?
Sara:
Father: Oh well. Did you play tennis this afternoon?
Sara:
Father: Good for you! We must have a game at the weekend.
Sara:
Father: Good idea. Would you like to go now?
Sara:
Father: OK. Dinner will be ready at 7, so we can go at about 8.
We meet twice
Read the article. 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).
WE MEET TWICE
My name is Anna King and I was born in a small town called Madison in Wyoming in the centre of the USA. When I was twenty, I moved to the east coast, to a town just south of New York, to start a job in a department store. One day, a young man with short brown hair who was shopping in the store looked at me and asked, 'Are you Michelle Golden?'
'No,' I said. 'But do you mean Michelle Golden from Madison?' He did. I told him that I was at school with Michelle. She wasn't much older than me and people often said that we looked just like each other. Then the young man told me that Michelle was in the same history class at university as he was.
Six months later, I got a better job with another department store and moved to the west coast to work at their San Francisco store. One day on my way home from work, a young man with short brown hair passed me in the street and asked, 'Are you Michelle Golden?'
'No,' I answered. 'You asked me that when we met in a shop several thousand miles away, near New York.'
Tigers
Read the article. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Tigers
Tigers are the largest cats of all. A hundred years ago 100,000 tigers lived across Asia, but today [28] are only about 6000, with [29] living in zoos around the world.
Tigers usually live in forests but [30] are found in wetter areas. Most of them live [31] 12 to 18 years, but in zoos they can live [32] they are 25. The coats of [33] beautiful animals are orange and black but, surprisingly, no two coats are ever the [34]. They look for food at night, and will eat fish and birds as well as larger animals.
Tigers are different from most cats because they like water. They are strong swimmers, and often go into rivers when the weather gets [35] hot.
Things in your bag
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some things people often carry in their bags and pockets. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): If you drive a car, you should carry this with you. → licence
Complete this letter
Read the email from Margaret to her friend Lidija. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: for)
From: Margaret To: Lidija
Thank you (Example: for) letting me stay you in Ljubljana last week. Slovenia's a great country and was really nice to spend a days with you and your family. I learned so about Slovenian cooking from your mother!
I really enjoyed meeting your friends the university too. Please say hello to all of .
I like to come back to Slovenia. If I do that, I'll make sure I can speak more your language. What the best Slovene textbook?
I everyone in your family is well.
Love,
Margaret
Marco’s camp notes
Read the advertisement and the email. Fill in the information in Marco’s notes (51–55).
(Ages 13–16)
£60
(Ages 17–19)
£80
Courses begin: 14 April and 21 April
To: Marco
I've booked us on the climbing course in the afternoon at Camp Bellamy because we're not old enough to go sailing.
I know you're on holiday until 15 April, so we will start on 21 April. You need to bring some food with you but we are given special shoes when we arrive.
Marco’s notes · Spring activities
Writing — email to Pat
This part is not auto-graded. Write your note, then click Show Sample Answer to see an example.
- what your new job is
- which days you work
- why you like it
Real Cambridge sample answer — with examiner mark
Hi Pat,
I've got a great summer job in a café near the beach. I work every Saturday and Sunday. I really like it because I meet lots of new people and the food is free!
Hi Pat,
I have new job in a shop. I working in Monday and Wednesday. I like it because is fun and I get money for buy new clothes. See you!