KET 1 — Test 4
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.
CROSSING
CHEQUES OR
CREDIT CARDS
No Lesson Today
(example)
OUT OF ORDER
Going on holiday
Read the sentences (6–10) about going on holiday. 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).
In a restaurant: David & the Waiter
Complete the conversation. What does David say to the waiter? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Waiter: Good evening, sir. How can I help you?
David: (Example: B)
Waiter: Certainly, sir. This one by the window?
David:
Waiter: And what would you like to eat?
David:
Waiter: Spaghetti with meat and tomato sauce is very nice, or there is four-cheese pizza.
David:
Waiter: Fine. And would you like anything with it? Garlic bread or …
David:
Waiter: OK. And to drink?
David:
Waiter: Yes, certainly. So that’s one four-cheese pizza, one green salad and one mineral water. Thank you, sir.
Burglars Love the Afternoon
Read the article about burglars. 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).
BURGLARS LOVE THE AFTERNOON
Most house burglaries happen between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., say the police.
Inspector Ian Saunders told our newspaper that the number of house burglaries has gone up by more than 30% compared with last year. He also said that 67% of burglaries happen when people have gone out and forgotten to close a door or a window.
He went on to report that night-time burglaries are unusual because families are usually at home at that time. But he said that winter afternoons are the best time for burglars because it is dark and they can’t be seen easily. Also many houses are empty at that time, because people are often still at work.
Inspector Saunders said that it is a good idea to leave lights on in living rooms and bedrooms when you go on holiday. This will help to keep burglars away. He also asked neighbours to watch the homes in the street when people are not at home. They should call the police if they see anything strange. ‘We will also tell you how to make your house safe,’ Inspector Saunders said. ‘This kind of help costs nothing.’
Madame Tussaud’s — gap fill
Read the information about Madame Tussaud’s museum. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
MADAME TUSSAUD’S
One very famous place for tourists in London is Madame Tussaud’s museum. Here people can see figures of famous people made of wax.
Madame Tussaud was born [28] France in 1761. Her uncle, a doctor, [29] wax figures of people. He opened [30] museum of these figures in Paris. Marie helped [31] in his work.
In 1789, during the French Revolution, Marie [32] sent to prison. Here she had to copy [33] heads of famous people when they were dead, including Queen Marie Antoinette’s.
In 1795, Marie married François Tussaud [34] in 1802 she came to London with her wax figures. Here she opened a museum and her figures can [35] be seen today.
Parts of the body — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some parts of the body. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): This grows on your head. → hair
Complete the memos
Read the two memos about holidays. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: am)
MEMO
To: All staff · From: D Brown
Subject: Holidays · Date: 22.2.02
I (Example: am) planning the holidays for next year. Please me when you would like take your holiday. If possible, you give me two dates? Please give me answer by the end the month.
Thank you.
D Brown
MEMO
To: D Brown · From: J Green
Subject: Holidays · Date: 23.2.02
Could I take two weeks’ holiday July? I’d to take the first two weeks, but if is not possible, the last two weeks will OK. Also, can take three extra days in the first week of December?
John
University Student Rooms — application form
Read the advertisement and the letter from Jane Forrest. Fill in the information on the Application Form (51–55).
3 Bridge Avenue, Newcastle
Dear Mr Byers,
My house is 8 km from the university and has four bedrooms and two bathrooms for students. I am out at work all day, so I can cook breakfast and dinner for them, but not lunch. My rooms are free at the beginning of next year.
Yours, Jane Forrest
University Student Rooms — Application Form
Writing — note to a friend
This part is not auto-graded. Write your note, then click Show Sample Answer to see multiple examples.
– when your father will arrive
– what he looks like
– what he will be wearing.
- the time your father will arrive
- what your father looks like (appearance)
- what your father will be wearing
Sample answers — 3 examples covering different scenarios
Hi Anna,
Thanks for meeting my father! His train arrives at three o’clock tomorrow afternoon. He is tall with short grey hair and glasses, and he’ll be wearing a dark blue jacket. Thank you!
Sofia
Dear Tom,
Can you meet my dad at the station at half past six this evening? He is short with a beard and brown hair. He’ll be wearing a long black coat. Thanks!
Leo
Hi Sam,
My father’s train gets in at nine in the morning on Friday. He is tall and quite old, with a grey moustache. He’ll wear a red jumper and a brown cap. Thanks a lot!
Mia