AS3 KET PRACTICE 2

READING AND WRITING

PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5
Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)? For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer
sheet.

0 You can’t come in here. __D_

1 You can’t leave your bicycle here. _____

2 Adults shouldn’t let children play with this. _____

3 You can buy children’s clothes here. _____

4 Do not come in if you are not wearing the _____

right clothes.

5 Use this door to go outside. _____

PART 2: QUESTIONS 6-10

Read the sentences (6-10) about going to a new school. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each
space. For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

0 It was the morning of Sally’s first...... at her new school.

A moment B day C hour
6 Sally fell rather.......... because she didn’t know anybody.
A unhappy B poor C single
7 The teacher .............. Sally to the classroom.
A put B went C took

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8 Sally sat next to a girl with blonde ........... called Amy.
A eyes B teeth C hair
9 At lunchtime, Amy gave Sally an apple and her ...........
all about the school.
A told B learned C spoke
10 By the end of the afternoon, Amy was Sally’s ........... friend.
A lovely B best C excellent

PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15

Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.
11 £500 is too expensive.
A Not many. B Why not? C I agree.
12 I’ve got an appointment with my doctor today.
A How does he feel? B What’s the matter with you? C Who do you want?
13 Would you like anything else?
A That’s all, thank you. B Yes, I like everything. C Two, please.
14 When is your mother’s birthday?
A She’s thirty-nine. B It was last week. C It’s a long time.
15 Shall we go to the shops now?
A I’m too tired. B They’re very good. C Not at all.

QUESTIONS 16-20
Complete the conversation at an airport. What does Stephen say to the airport assistant?
For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet.
Assistant: Good morning. Can i see your ticket, please?
A Well, I suppose I can get
Stephen: 0 ……G……..
something to eat. Where’s the
Assistant: You’re going to fly to Scotland?
restaurant?
Stephen: 16 ...............
B Here’s my passport.
Assistant: I’m sorry, but there’s a short delay because of fog.
C Yes, that’s right. I’m going to
Stephen: 17 ...............
visit my family.
Assistant: About an hour. It won’t be any more.
D By the window, please.
Stephen: 18 ...............
E Yes, but not this bag. Is it all
Assistant: It's on the first floor. Can I take your suitcases now,
right to take it on the plane?
please?
F That’s bad news. How long for?
Stephen: 19 ...............
G Yes, here you are.
Assistant: Yes, you can take one piece of luggage with you.
H Can I smoke if I sit there?
Where would you like to sit?
Stephen: 20 ...............
Assistant: There you are. Number 24A. Enjoy your trip.

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PART 4: QUESTIONS 21-27
Read the article about a writer. 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, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

Bill Prince-Smith
Bill Prince-Smith was a farmer and a teacher and a dentist before he became a writer of children's
books at the age of 60. Now, thirteen years later, he has written more than 80 books. Every day, he
goes into his office and writes. In the evening, he gives the work to his wife to read. 'She tells me
when she doesn't like something,' says Bill. 'My ten grandchildren don't live near here but they
also read my stories and say if they are good or bad.' And so Bill has learned what young children
want to read.
Bill writes about the life in his village and on the farms near it. His fifth book is his favourite: The
Sheepdog is about a farmer and the dog that helps him. 'I have always liked animals,' says Bill, 'and
dogs are so clever, they learn very quickly.'
Last year, the book was made into a film with real animals and actors. The film-makers used the
latest computer technology to make people think that the animals are speaking. Bill was very
pleased with the film. 'Sometimes film- makers change books, but they didn't change mine and I
love the film.'

0 Bill Prince-Smith has had several jobs.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

21 Bill became a writer thirteen years ago.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
22 Bill writes his books in the evenings.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
23 Bill shows his writing to his wife.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
24 Bill writes books about his grandchildren.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
25 The Sheepdog was Bill’s first book.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
26 Bill prefers writing about animals to writing about people.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
27 The film of The Sheepdog is different from the book.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

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PART 5: QUESTIONS 28-35
Read the article about an animal, the otter. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (28-
35). For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

Otters
Not many people P. ...seen an otter. These animals live 28 …………….. rivers and make their homes
from small pieces of wood. They usually come 29 ……………. of their homes at night. Otters are
very good in the water and can swim at more than 10 kilometres. 30 ……………. hour. They have
thick brown hair and this 31…………….them warm in the water. An otter can close 32 …………….
ears and nose. This means otters can stay under water 33 …………….several minutes.
Twenty years ago, there were 34 ……………. otters in Great Britain. The water in the rivers was so
dirty that many fish and insects died and the otters couldn't find anything to eat. But today there is
lots of food for them 35 ……………. the rivers are clean again.

0 A did B have C are

28 A at B near C next
29 A away B off C out

30 A one B an c a
31 A keeps B keep c kept
32 A the B their c its
33 A since B during c for
34 A few B little c any
35 A after B because c when

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PART 6: QUESTIONS 36-40
Read the descriptions (36—40) of some things you may find in your bag. What is the word for
each description? The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the
word. For questions 36-40, write the words on the answer sheet.

0 You can ride fast here. Motorway

36 Go here when you need petrol for your car. g __ __ __ __ __

37 This will take you over a river or another road. b __ __ __ __ __

38 You must show this person your driving licence if p __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

he asks for it.

39 You can go left, right or straight on at this place c __ __ __ __ __ __

where two roads meet.

40 If these are red, the traffic has to wait. l __ __ __ __ __

PART 7: QUESTIONS 41-50

Complete these notes. Write ONE word for each space (41-50).
For questions 41-50, write your words on the answer sheet.

TO ALL STUDENTS:
Would you (Example: ….like ...... ) to come on a camping trip 41…………… weekend?
We are going to 42 .................... to the forest in the school bus and we will stay at a camp-site 43 …………
Friday to Sunday. 44 …………… has hot showers and 45 ………… small shop and you 46 …………… rent
bicycles there.
The trip 47............. €25. It is very cold there 48 ..... ...... night, so you should take warm clothes and you will
49 .............................. to wear strong shoes.
50 …………….. you want to come, tell me today.

Ahmed
Student Secretary

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 PART 8: QUESTIONS 51-55
Read the advertisement for summer jobs and the e-mail message. Fill in the summer job
application form. For questions 51-55, write the information on the answer sheet

GRANTON UNIVERSITY
To: J & S Becker
STUDENT JOBS
AUGUST
Hi Mum and Dad!
Europe Computers
My history course finishes on 28 July. I
Cleaner, start next month.
want to find a job for a month where I
Mill Farm:
can practice my French and German and
Fruit pickers, until end of this month
perhaps use a computer. I’ll come back
Brown’s Hotel:
home to Canada in September.
Receptionist needed now, for 4 weeks, must
speak a foreign language. Love
Helen

SUMMER JOB APPLICATION FORM

Passenger’s name: Kevin Brown
Name: Alice Silveiro
Nationality: 51 __________________
University course: 52 __________________
Foreign languages: 53 __________________
Job wanted at 54 __________________
Which month can you work? 55 __________________

PART 9 : QUESTION 56
Read this note from your friend, Chris.

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Write Paul a note to Chris. Answer his questions.
Write 25-35 words.
Write your note on the answer sheet.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 LISTENING
PART 1: QUESTIONS 1-5
You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation. For questions 1-5, put a tick  under the right
answer.

0 How many people were at the meeting?

1/ What colour is Kathy’s bedroom now?

2/ What time does the film start?

3/ How is Susan going to get to the airport?

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4/ Which is Anna’s family?

5/ When is Kim’s birthday party?

PART 2 : QUESTIONS 6-10

Listen to Rose talking to Steve about her day. What is Rose going to do at each time?
For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each time. You will hear the conversation twice.

0 9 am __E__ ACTIVITIES
TIME A art lesson
6 10 am _____ B have lunch
7 11 am _____ C help Steve
8 12 am _____ D meet Bill
E see doctor
9 1 pm _____
F see teacher
10 2 pm _____ G study
H swim

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PART 3: QUESTIONS 11-15
Listen to Peter talking to a friend about learning to drive.
For questions 11-15, tick A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice.

0 The name of Peter’s driving school is

A AA B AC C ABC
11 Each driving lesson costs
A £14 B £40 C £60
12 A lesson is
A 30 minutes. B 45 minutes. C 60 minutes.
13 The teacher’s car is
A slow. B old. C big.
14 Peter failed the test because he
A drove too fast. B didn’t see a crossing. C didn’t stop at the traffic lights.
15 Peter thinks the teacher is too
A expensive. B unfriendly. C young.

PART 4: QUESTIONS 16-20

You will hear a man asking about theatre tickets.
Listen and complete questions 16-20. You will hear the conversation twice.

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PART 5: QUESTIONS 21-25
You will hear some information about a health centre. Listen and complete questions 21-25.
You will hear the information twice.

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