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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Name: ………………………. Mark: ………… Part 1 Questions 1-5 Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)? For questions 1-5, write the correct letter A-H. Example: G Teachers can leave their cars here. 0 ......

A

END-OF-SEASON SALE 30% off winter suits Everything must go!

1 ...... You must be careful walking here. B

SLOW DOWN! Schoolchildren crossing

2 ...... You cannot drive here at the moment.

C

Costumes for Hire Open till late Fridays.

D

ROADWORKS BRIDGE CLOSED TO ALL CARS

3 ...... You must dress in a certain way to go here. E

Restaurant

Jackets and ties must be worn

4 ...... You can buy clothes cheaply here. F

Admission half price for students

G

Parking for school staff only.

H

DANGER! Wet floors

5 ...... If you go to school, you pay less here.

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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Part 2 Questions 6-10 Read the sentences about going to the beach. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 6-10, circle A, B or C. Example: 0 Claire and Jill … to go to the beach last Sunday. A thought

B

decided

C said

6 The sun was very … that day. A strong

B shiny

C light

7 Jill … on a sunhat and sunglasses. A wore

B dressed

C had

8 They … at the beach at 10 o’clock. A got

B arrived

C came

9 They … the morning sunbathing and swimming. A did

B took

C spent

10 On the … home, they had an ice cream. A way

B route

C road

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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Part 3 Questions 11-15 Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15, circle A, B or C. A Yes, I do.

Example: 0

Would you like a drink?

B I like it. C Yes, please.

Answer: C

11 Is Colin coming to the party?

12 I’ll cook lunch today.

13 I’m too hot in this coat.

14 How long does it take you?

15 I came first in the race.

A

I think so.

B

He didn’t invite me.

C

Yes, he came.

A

That was delicious.

B

Let me help.

C

It isn’t ready yet.

A

Don’t put it on.

B

You’re wearing it.

C

So take it off then.

A

I’ll be there soon.

B

About twenty minutes.

C

I’m there all day.

A

I thought you were late.

B

Wait here a second.

C

Well done.

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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Questions 16-20 Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Jane say to Simon? For questions 16-20, write the correct letter A-H. Example: Simon: What are you doing on Saturday night, Jane? Jane:

C 0 ..............

Simon:

Well, do you want to go out for dinner with me? We could try that new Italian restaurant.

Jane:

16 ..............

A That suits me. Are you going to book a table?

B I don’t know if I can go. What time does it open? Simon:

Great! Shall we meet there at about seven?

Jane:

17 ..............

Simon:

Do you think I need to?

C I haven’t decided yet.

D Sure. I've heard that the food is delicious. Jane:

18 ..............

Simon:

You’re right. I’ll find their number and do it later today. I’m sure there won’t be a problem.

Jane:

19 ..............

Simon:

Me too. Do you want to go and see a film after we’ve eaten?

G Yes, it’s the Italian one in the high street.

Jane:

20 ..............

H Probably. Most restaurants are busy on Saturday night.

Simon:

That new comedy, I think. Let’s have a look in the newspaper and see.

E I hope not. I’m looking forward to trying the food.

F That sounds like a good idea. What’s on?

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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Part 4 Questions 21-27 Read the article about a woman who works as a clown. Are sentences 21-27 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)? If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (C). For questions 21-27, circle A, B or C.

I was eighteen when I left school and I knew exactly what I wanted to do: become a clown. So I moved to the city and after some time started lessons at a clown school. At the same time, I worked as a waitress. Five years have passed since I finished my clown classes. At first, I worked as a clown in the city where I was living. I wasn’t a circus clown but a birthday clown. That’s a clown who goes to children’s birthday parties and makes sure everyone has a good time. I didn’t earn much money but I enjoyed my work a lot. After a year I decided to move back to the town I came from because I missed my mother, father and two sisters. There are no other birthday clowns in my town so I am very busy. When I go to a party, I do magic tricks and make things from balloons. The children love my balloon dogs and elephants. They are so excited when they see me coming in my orange wig and big red nose. I think I have one of the best jobs in the world.

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Example: 0

Rose was eighteen when she went to clown school. A Right

B

Wrong

C Doesn’t say

Wrong

C Doesn’t say

21 Rose comes from a city. A Right

B

22 Rose had a job when she was learning to be a clown. A Right

B

Wrong

C Doesn’t say

23 Rose’s first job was as a circus clown. A Right

B

Wrong

C Doesn’t say

24 All clowns earn very little money. A Right

B

Wrong

C Doesn’t say

25 Rose lives with her parents. A Right

B

Wrong

C Doesn’t say

26 Rose can make animals out of balloons. A Right

B

Wrong

C Doesn’t say

27 A lot of people ask Rose to go to their children’s birthday parties. A Right

B

Wrong

C Doesn’t say

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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Part 5 Questions 28-35 Read the article about the history of ice cream. Choose the best word (A, B, or C) for each space. For questions 28-35, circle A, B or C.

THE HISTORY OF ICE CREAM People used to eat a kind of ice cream (0) .............. the fifth century BC in some parts of ancient Greece. They (28) .............. some snow and put honey or fruit on top to make ice cream. People (29) .............. buy it in the marketplace. Emperor Nero of ancient Rome liked to eat ice with fruit on (30) .............. . The ice came (31) .............. the mountains. Milk (32) .............. first used in ice cream probably in Italy in the seventeenth century. (33) .............. , people began to make ice cream with milk, cream and eggs. (34) .............. a machine for making ice cream was invented in the nineteenth century, people in other countries could enjoy ice cream too. Today ice cream is popular all over (35) .............. world.

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Example: B on

C at

28 A took

B taking

C taken

29 A could

B need

C have

30 A them

B him

C it

31 A from

B by

C out

32 A is

B was

C being

33 A Late

B Later

C Latest

34 A How

B Where

C When

35 A a

B the

C one

0

A in

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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Part 6 Questions 36-40 Read the descriptions of some travel and transport words. What is the word for each one? The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. For questions 36-40, write the words. Example: 0

We go here to catch a plane.

a _i _ r _p _o _r _t

36 This is where trains stop so people can get on and off.

s______

37 We need to buy this to travel by bus.

t_____

38 This is the most important person on a ship.

c______

39 We sit next to this in a car if we want to look outside.

w_____

40 This has two wheels and we can ride it.

b______

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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Part 7 Questions 41-50 Complete these letters. Write ONE word for each space. am Example: 0 ...........

Dear Anna, I (0) .............. having a party next Saturday. Do you want (41) .............. come? I (42) .............. already invited all my friends from school (43) .............. most of my relatives will be there. I hope you can come (44) .............. . I know it's going to be (45) .............. of fun! Love, Sasha

Dear Sasha, Thanks (46) .............. the invitation to your party. Yesterday, Mum drove me to town. I wanted to (47) .............. shopping. I bought (48) .............. new trousers (49) .............. wear on Saturday. (50) .............. are you going to wear? See you soon. Love, Anna

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KET Practice Exam: Reading and Writing

Part 8 Questions 51-55 Read the note and the information about some cruises. Complete the information on the booking form. For questions 51-55, write the information on the form. LUXURY CRUISES Spanish Coast Cruise

20th June-27th June

River Nile Cruise

10th July-20th July

Greek Islands Cruise

1st August-7th August

Seven-day cruises:

£1,000

Ten-day cruises:

£1,300

To: Joe O’Brien Here is the information about our cruises. The Spanish Coast Cruise is full and so is the River Nile Cruise. There is still room on the Greek Islands Cruise. This leaves from Harwich. Please send me your booking form by tomorrow. Hannah Adams 15th May

LUXURY CRUISES BOOKING FORM 16th May

Date: Name of passenger:

51

Cruise:

52

Date cruise begins:

53

Place cruise begins:

54

Price:

55

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Part 9 Question 56 You've just finished the school year. Write a note to a friend about your school. Say: • What your school is like. • Which lesson was your favourite and why. Write 25-35 words. Write the note below.

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