KET 3 — 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.
Under 16s only
with 3-course meals!
CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
ALL DAY TODAY
open 24 hours
ON MOTORWAY
Fly away to the sun
this summer
CLOSED FOR LUNCH
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(example)
Sam's new computer
Read the sentences (6–10) about Sam's new computer. 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).
Conversation in a garage: David & the Mechanic
Complete the conversation in a garage. What does David say to the mechanic? For each blank, choose the correct letter A–H.
Mechanic: Good morning. How can I help you?
David: (Example: E)
Mechanic: Certainly. What's the problem?
David:
Mechanic: How long have you had the car?
David:
Mechanic: Hm, there may be something wrong with the engine.
David:
Mechanic: I'm afraid we have a lot of work at the moment. I can't do it until Friday.
David:
Mechanic: Well, I suppose I can do it on Wednesday.
David:
Mechanic: Bring it in at 8.30 in the morning.
Howard Bonnier
Read the article about Howard Bonnier. 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).
HOWARD BONNIER
Bray is a beautiful village about fifty kilometres west of London. A young Englishman named Howard Bonnier opened a restaurant called The Palace there about three and a half months ago. Not many people in Britain know Mr Bonnier's name yet, but he's already quite famous in France. This is because he has written in French magazines about almost all the best restaurants in that country. He's only 29 years old.
When Howard was a teenager, he often went to restaurants with his mother and father. He liked doing this so much that he decided not to buy lots of clothes and CDs; instead, he used his money to visit France and eat in good restaurants. He also bought a lot of French and English cookbooks — he says he has more than two hundred and fifty!
So why did he decide to open a restaurant? Simply because he loves cooking. Has it been an easy thing to do? He says it's expensive to start your own restaurant and it's much more difficult to cook for fifty people than to cook for your family, but he's sure he's done the right thing.
Line dancing — gap fill
Read the article about line dancing. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
Line dancing
Thousands of people in Britain have a new hobby — line dancing. In almost [28] town, you will find clubs and classes for this new activity.
'Line dancing is easy to learn. If you have two feet and can walk, then you can do it!' Fiona Lever, a teacher, [29]. 'You don't need a partner because you dance [30] groups. It's the [31] way to make new friends. In my classes, [32] are young and old people. The boys like it because they can make a lot of noise with their feet [33] the dances!'
When [34] line dancing begin? Most people think it started about fifteen years [35] when American country music became famous in Britain.
Things in your bag — spell the word
Read the descriptions (36–40) of some things you may find in your bag. The first letter is given. Type the word. Example (0): You use this to write with. → pen
Complete this letter
Read the letter from Roy to his friends Lynne and Tony. Type ONE word for each space (41–50). (Example: to)
Dear Lynne and Tony,
I'm writing (Example: to) say thank you the two nights I stayed in lovely home. It good to see you again.
Here the photographs your children that you asked for. They're good photos, aren't ? I hope you like . I really love my new camera.
I going to visit my sister in New York next week. I take a lot of photos there, too. I haven't seen my sister for a long .
Thanks again.
Love,
Roy
Visa Application Form
Read the two e-mail messages between Alice Silveiro and the Churchill Language School. Fill in the information on the Visa Application Form (51–55).
From: Alice Silveiro
I would like to study at your school. I work in the reception of a hotel in my home town, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and English is important for my job.
Where can I stay in Oxford? I shall spend two months in Britain.
Alice Silveiro
From: Churchill Language School, Oxford
We have six-week courses for people who want to study English. There is a house for students next to the school, in Park Road, at number 26.
You will need a visa.
Churchill Language School
VISA APPLICATION FORM
Writing — postcard to Paul
This part is not auto-graded. Write your note, then click Show Sample Answer to see multiple examples.
How will you get here?
What time will you arrive?
What shall we do?
See you soon.
Yours,
Paul
- how you will get there
- what time you will arrive
- what you will do together
Real Cambridge sample answers — with examiner marks
Dear Paul,
I'm going to visit you on Saturday. I will come with my car. I will arrive on Saturday morning. First I want to see you, then we're going to the cinema. After that we're going to the football match.
See you on Saturday — Yours, Diego
Hallo Paul,
I going to visit you on Satyrday. I want stay one week in your haus. I thing I coming at 6 p.m. whit my car. I joust want see you and speaking whit you for my problem. Thank you.
See you! — From: Newman
Dear Paul:
I will get here with taxi. I arrive at two o'clock p.m. Please, when I arrive, can you give me a glass of water? (because I will arrive thirsty!)
Thanks — Lots of love: Ming