Practice KET (A2) Reading and Writing Test 01 with Answers

KET (A2) Reading and Writing Tests

Reading and Writing Part 1
Questions 1-6

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1
Please note:
this afternoon’s football class will be tomorrow instead, as Mr Hall is away today.
A There is no football class today.
B Mr Hall can’t come to the football class tomorrow.
C You can choose to go to the football class today or tomorrow.

2
Hi Jane,
Have you finished with that book I lent you? It’s just that my brother needs it for a school project.
Thanks,
Louise
A Louise is offering to lend Jane a book.
B Louise wants her book back from Jane.
C Louise’s brother has borrowed a book from Jane.

3
Picnic area
No ball games here – please use the other side of the park.
A You can buy food somewhere else in the park.
B Please don’t eat while you are playing sport here.
C This is a place for eating and you can’t play football here.

4
Museum open from 12.
Children must be with an adult.
A Adults can take children to the museum in the morning.
B Adults with children over 12 will enjoy the museum.
C Children can visit the museum if they are with an adult.

5
From: Mrs Monmouth, Head Teacher
To: All Pupils and Parents
Hello,
This week, please don’t use the car to get to school. Coming on foot is healthy and doesn’t take much
time.
Thanks
Mrs Monmouth

Why has Mrs Monmouth written this message?

A to ask pupils to walk to school
B to tell pupils to get to school on time
C to explain about a health problem at school

6
Pedro’s Pizza Bar
Buy two pizzas at the same time, and we’ll give you a third one for free! This offer is Mon-Fri only.
A Pedro’s Pizza Bar isn’t open at weekends
B The third time you visit, you get a free pizza.
C Three pizzas cost the same as two.

Reading and Writing Part 2

Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Eureka! Museum Cinema
of Museum
Museums
7 Which museum has an exhibition of A B C
clothes?
8 Which museum is full of things which A B C
visitors can touch?
9 Which museum is a good place to learn A B C
about how people travelled in the past?
10 Which museum can you visit again for A B C
free after you pay once?
11 Which museum do you need to contact A B C
before you visit?
12 Which museum shows things that were A B C
borrowed from other places?
13 Which museum has some furniture A B C
which wasn’t needed any more?
Three museums
Eureka!
Eureka! is a complete hands-on experience, which means that visitors can actually pick up any object in the
museum. It’s a great way for young visitors to learn about the world, the body, how things work and move. And
when you buy an entry ticket, it allows you to come back as many times as you want for a whole year for no
extra cost. As Eureka! is right next to Halifax train station, it’s very easy to get to from all over the country.
Museum of Museums
Every time you visit the Museum of Museums, you’ll be able to see something different. And that’s because the
things you see there are actually lent by other museums around the country. The museum always has lots of
different vehicles, from ice-cream vans and old motorbikes to the different kinds of public transport people used
to get to work many years ago. You can find out about all this and lots more.
Cinema Museum
Ronald Grant, who opened the Cinema Museum in the 1960s, travelled round the country and bought things from
cinemas which were closing down. This included old film posters and wooden cinema seating. At the museum,
you can now see these and much more, including the uniforms that cinema staff once had to wear.
Please let us know by phone or email if you’d like to come. We’ll be happy to see you, but we need to arrange a
guide, as it’s only possible to visit the museum on an organised tour.

Reading and Writing Part 3

Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Will’s blog
One day my dad said, ‘Why don’t we have a street party?’ This means that the street is closed so cars can’t use it,
and people put tables and chairs out in the street, then have a party! Dad said there was one in 1977 and he still
remembers it well. Everyone loved it! I couldn’t believe that since 1977 they never had another one. If it was so
good, why not do it again?
We started to organise it, together with some other people. I helped to make the web page, so everyone on the
street knew about the party and could post their old photos from the party in 1977. There were some pictures of
my dad when he was a kid, together with his friends, who have moved away from the street now. It was
interesting to see that the buildings on the street haven’t changed at all!
My mum was a bit worried about the party. ‘But a lot of people on the street don’t really know each other’, she
said. ‘What if they don’t have anything to talk about?’ I just said, ‘Relax, Mum. It’ll be great.’
So, what was the party like? It was fantastic! My friends and I really liked speaking to an old lady called Louisa.
She’s 89 and was telling us about when she and her friends were our age. So now I always chat to her when I see
her on the street. I didn’t know who she was before, so I’m glad we had the party.

14 Why was Will surprised?

A His father wanted to have a street party.
B There hasn’t been a street party for a long time.
C Many people remembered the last street party.

15 What did the photos from 1977 show?

A The street still looks the same now.
B There are more children living in the street now.
C The same people still live on the street now.

16 Why was Will’s mother worried?

A She thought that the party was too expensive.
B She thought that people might not come to the party.
C She thought that the guests might not talk to each other.

17 Will and his friends enjoyed

A hearing Louisa’s stories.
B meeting Louisa’s friends.
C telling Louisa about their lives.

18 What is the best title for the article?

A Why I love street parties
B The street party we had
C How to have a street party

Reading and Writing Part 4

Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Red pandas
Red pandas live in Nepal, Northern Myanmar, India and Bhutan, as (19) ……………… as in China. They (20)
……………… a lot of their time in trees and are very (21) ……………… at climbing. They are more active
during the night than the day, and they usually (22) ……………… for food in the evening and early in the
morning. Their favourite food is bamboo. In fact, a female red panda can eat 20,000 bamboo leaves in a day! But
they also eat fruit, grass, eggs, insects and (23) ……………… small birds and animals. Scientists believe that the
number of red pandas in the world is (24) ……………… because the forests where they live are getting smaller.
But much is being done in countries around the world to help this amazing animal.
19 A soon B much C well
20 A spend B live C take
21 A nice B great C good
22 A look B see C find
23 A even B quite C still
24 A little B low C short

Reading and Writing Part 5

Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer.
Write ONE word for each gap.
Example: 0 MUCH
From: Giles
To: Aunt Nel
Dear Aunt Nel,
Thank you very (0) ……………… for the book you sent me. It was very kind (25) ……………… you.
Actually, History of Space Travel sounds like (26) ……………… brilliant title. I’m really interested (27)
……………… that kind of thing – exploring space and learning about the moon. I’ll start it after I finish the one
I’m reading now, (28) ……………… is about how cars are made.
The holidays are nearly finished now. I go back (29) ……………… school next week. Then I’ve only got two
more years of school, so I need to decide (30) ……………… to do next!
Thanks again for the present.
Best wishes,
Giles

Reading and Writing Part 6

Question 31
Read this email from your English friend, Francis.
From: Francis
To:
Subject: This weekend
Hi,
It’s great that you’re free to meet me this weekend. I have a few questions. Where is the best place in your town
to meet? What would you like to do? And shall I bring anything?
Write soon!
Francis
Write an email to Francis and answer his questions.
Write 25 words or more.
Write the email on your answer sheet.

Reading and Writing Part 7

Questions 25-30
Look at the three pictures.
Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write 35 words or more.

Write the story on your answer sheet.

Reading and Writing Part 1
Questions 1-6
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1
From 1 October, please do not enter the pool before you have used the shower.
A The pool is closed on October 1st.
B You need to wash before you swim.
C There will be a new shower at the pool.

2
From: Amanda
To: Gran
Subject: Help with a school project
Hi Gran,
Do you have any old photos showing you in your uniform when you were at school? If you do, can you
send me one for school?
Thanks,
Amanda

Amanda wants her grandmother to

A let her have a picture.
B lend her some clothes.
C describe her old uniform.

3
Warning
Memory full
Please delete files or click here to buy more memory.
OK
Where might you see this text?
A in a computer shop
B on the screen of a computer
C on the wall in the computer classroom

4
TOMORROW’S TRIP
Time coach leaves school: 8:50.
Please arrive no later than 8:40.
The school gates will open at about 8:30.
Thank you.
What time do pupils need to get to school tomorrow?
A about 8:30
B by 8:40
C at 8:50

5
PLEASE NOTE EVERYBODY
There’s a lift if you need it. BUT use the stairs if you can.
It’s a great way to stay fit.
A Get the lift if you are in a hurry.
B Use the stairs if the lift is broken.
C Walking up and down stairs is better for you.

6
Hounslow Cinema: Special Offer
Buy tickets to four films and you don’t need to pay for the next one!
Every day until 5:30 p.m.
A You can watch up to four films for free.
B The fifth film you see during the daytime is free.
C Cheap tickets are available for groups of four in the evenings.
Answer

Reading and Writing Part 2

Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Damian Louis Jackson
7 Which person says it’s better not to look at A B C
his phone while he’s doing his homework?
8 Which person sometimes does homework A B C
with a friend?
9 Which person tells his family when he is A B C
working?
10 Which person says that there must be enough A B C
light in his room so he can work?
11 Which person thinks that listening to music A B C
helps with homework?
12 Which person works in the morning and A B C
evening?
13 Which person says it’s easier to do A B C
homework now than it was before?
Advice on doing homework
Damian, 13
I don’t mind doing homework, especially when I play some jazz (and not pop) on my phone. When I do, I’m able
to think more carefully about what I’m doing. Sometimes I really enjoy doing my homework, especially when
it’s maths and I understand it well. Or when one of my classmates comes to my place and we study together. I
find it’s best if I let my parents and sister know I’m busy so they don’t come into my room and spend all evening
talking to me!
Louis, 11
When I started doing my homework in my room every morning, it wasn’t a great success. I always found
something more interesting to do! But these days, I don’t have the same problem. I just go to my room in the
evening, switch on the light, sit down at my desk and do it. I do love music, but if I put my MP3 player on, I start
to think about the song and not the homework! So I don’t listen while I work. It’s the same problem if my mum
or dad put music on in the next room. I turn my mobile off or put it away before I start. That helps too.
Jackson, 14
I usually do most of my homework before I go to bed. And then I do a bit more as soon as I wake up. I’ve always
found it easy to do that. I’ll maybe look at my German vocabulary for five minutes before breakfast. I tell my
friends at school: ‘If you want to do your homework well, make sure your room is nice and bright. Otherwise,
you’ll fall asleep!’
Answer

Reading and Writing Part 3

Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Starting photography
By Mrs Howeels, Class 3D teacher
Have you ever wanted to take better pictures of your family, of your dinner or of your cat? Well, I can help you.
In fact, that’s what makes photography such a fantastic hobby. It doesn’t matter if you have a nice new camera or
just use your phone. We photographers are always trying to improve. We want today’s to be more interesting
than yesterday’s.
In my photography classes, I’ll show you how to find your own style, not just take the same photos as all your
friends. But you’ll need to be out of bed early and take pictures in the best light, before it gets too bright. We’ll
talk more about light in Week 1.
Actually, I’ve never read a book about photography, and I get bored watching videos on the net. I started to
understand more about photography by looking at my own photos. I thought about what was wrong with them
and decided how to do better next time. And in Week 2, I’ll ask you to do the same with photos you have taken.
Do you want to know what I think? I don’t think there’s anyone who can’t take amazing photos. Not everyone
wants to, and that’s cool. But if you do, come along to Room 4D on Wednesdays after lunch from 1:30 to 2:00.
14 Why does Mrs Howells enjoy photography?
A She loves using her new camera.
B She likes taking photos of her family.
C She enjoys trying to take better pictures.
15 What advice does Mrs Howells give?
A Take pictures with your friends.
B Don’t take photos if it is dark.
C Take photos early in the morning.
16 How did Mrs Howells learn about photography?
A from books
B from her mistakes
C from videos on the web
17 Mrs Howells believes that
A everybody should learn photography.
B photography is a great hobby for everyone.
C everybody can take good photos if they want to.
18 Why has Mrs Howells written this text?
A to ask pupils what they like photographing
B to sell pupils about a photography course
C to answer pupils’ questions about photography
Answer

Reading and Writing Part 4

Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The oldest university in the world
Some people say University of Al Quaraouiyine in Morocco is the world’s oldest university because there has
been a school in the same place (19) ……………… the year 859 AD. In other words, there has been one there
(20) ……………… almost 1,100 years. The University has had many famous international students (21)
……………… the years including the great traveller, Ibn Khadun. The University was started by a woman,
Fatima al-Fihri and (22) ……………… a long history of teaching women and activities for women’s education.
Lecturer Hisham Mahmoud believes this helps female students concentrate during their studies. Before joining
Al Quaraouiyine, Dr Mahmoud was a scientist, but he decided to (23) ……………… his career and work in
education. The University’s students all do well. After finishing at the University, many students will continue
their (24) ……………… at universities in America and Europe.
19 A since B between C after
20 A since B during C for
21 A under B over C until
22 A has B makes C goes
23 A give B change C take
24 A marks B studies C information
Answer
Reading and Writing Part 5
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer.
Write ONE word for each gap.
Example: 0 WENT
A school trip to the theatre
Last week, everyone in my class (0) ……………… on a trip to the theatre. We travelled there (25)
……………… coach. The theatre is about 10 kilometres away from school, so it was much (26) ………………
far to walk. The play was Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In fact, it’s probably the (27)
……………… famous of all the plays that Shakespeare wrote. We’ve studied it at school, so I knew (28)
……………… it’s about. It’s a love story, but it’s also the saddest play I (29) ……………… ever seen. At the
end, several (30) ……………… the people in my class were crying. But I loved it!
Answer

Reading and Writing Part 6

Question 31
Read this email from your English friend Sam.
From: Sam
To: Help! I’m bored!
Hi,
I want to ask you something. I’m really bored. Can I borrow something to read from you? What do you think I
will enjoy? And when would you like it back?
I hope that’s OK. Cheers!
Sam
Write an email to Sam and answer his questions.
Write 25 words or more.
Write the email on your answer sheet.
Sample Answer

Reading and Writing Part 7

Questions 25-30
Look at the three pictures.
Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write 35 words or more.

Write the story on your answer sheet.

Reading and Writing Part 1
Questions 1-6
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1
John,
You know I said that football practice will be on Wednesday … Well, it isn’t – it’s on Thursday. Sorry!
See you there. Cheers, Adam
Why has Adam written this message?
A to ask if John wants to play football
B to tell John that Adam can’t play football
C to let John know about a change of plan

2
SCHOOL FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
Meet Ralph Sparks.
Hear how he got ideas for his books, including History of Exploring the New World.
Thurs 9 a.m. Room D31.
Pupils can
A buy books.
B read about explorers.
C come and listen to a writer.

3
Science Museum trip next Friday
Tickets are available for $4 (for coach transport to the museum, and for museum entry).
If you’re interested, see Mr Goss.
A You can now buy tickets for the museum trip.
B Tell Mr Goss how you want to travel to the museum.
C Mr Goss will tell you if you need a ticket to the museum.

4
From: Lizzie
To: Jenny
Jenny,
I think I left my scarf in your flat after the party. Have you seen it? Otherwise I’ll buy another one.
Lizzie
Why has Lizzie written this?
A to invite Jenny to a party
B to tell Jenny about a shopping trip
C to ask about something that she’s lost

5
Hi Dave,
I broke my tennis racket. Can I use yours? I’ll give it back in maths tomorrow. By the way, wasn’t the
homework difficult?
Mike
Mike wants to
A play tennis with Dave.
B borrow something from Dave.
C get help from Dave with the homework.

6
Mr Gregson is away today.
Class 3, at 9 a.m., please go and join Class 4 in Room 7C for geography. Mr Gergson will be back
tomorrow.
A There isn’t a geography lesson tomorrow.
B Class 4’s lesson is happening at a different time today.
C There will be more people in Room 7C than usual today.
Answer
Reading and Writing Part 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Gaurika Tracy Nadia
Singh Austin Comăneci
7 Which sports person now works as a A B C
journalist?
8 Which sports person made her sport more A B C
popular?
9 Which sports person won something that A B C
she couldn’t use?
10 Which sports person became rich when A B C
she was young?
11 Which sports person was the youngest A B C
person in a competition?
12 Which sports person did something that A B C
people believed was not possible?
13 Which sports person was born in one A B C
country and now lives in another?
Three teenage sports superstars
Gaurika Singh, swimmer
Gaurika is from Nepal, and she was the only under-14-year-old to take part in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de
Janeiro. She swam the 100 metres backstroke for Nepal. Home for Gaurika these days is in the UK, and she
trains at the Copthall Swimming Club, where the coaches have trained other world-class swimmers. Her father,
Paras Singh, travels with her around the world when she goes to a competition.
Tracy Austin, tennis player
When Tracy Austin was given a car as a prize in a tennis competition in Stuttgart, Germany, she was 15 and still
too young to drive, but she was already a professional tennis player. Then, at the age of 17, the American became
the youngest ever sports person to earn a million dollars. Before long, she was the world’s number one player.
These days, she often appears on TV, talking about tennis matches at major competitions.
Nadia Comăneci, gymnast
When Romanian gymnast Nadia took part in the Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada, in 1976, she immediately
became one of the most famous sports people in the world. She got perfect scores of 10.0 in seven different
events. Everyone thought that nobody could do this and, in fact, 9.9 was the highest number that the score board
could show. She did so well that she helped large numbers of people become interested in gymnastics.
Answer
Reading and Writing Part 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Lots of people become good at something when they are young. And quite a lot of children know what career
they want to follow when they are older. But not everyone opens their own company. This is exactly what
Isabella Rose Taylor has done. She started designing clothes when she was eight years old.
At the time, she was a keen painter. She used a lot of reds, blues and yellows, and these colours helped her to
think of new clothes which she could make.
When she started designing and making clothes, Isabella just made clothes for fun. But people liked her designs,
so soon she started selling them online. Now she has a business and takes part in fashion shows. She runs her
business from the family home, where she has made one room into an office, and another into a studio where the
clothes are made.
Isabella has also found time to finish school and get a college degree. She’s intelligent, and she has thousands of
followers online who love her stuff. It’s brilliant that she already has people who work for her. Above all, she
really knows what is needed to succeed in the world of fashion. And I am sure that she will.
‘The way I see it is I get to follow my dream and be a teenager at the same time. I think I’m pretty lucky,’ she
says.
14 What does the writer say is unusual about Isabella Rose Taylor?
A She planned her future career when she was very young.
B She started her own business when she was very young.
C She got interested in fashion when she was very young.
15 What does Isabella say about painting and making clothes?
A It is important to paint good pictures of clothes.
B The colours in her paintings gave her ideas for clothes to make.
C She uses paint to put her favourite colours on the clothes she makes.
16 What do we learn about Isabella’s home?
A Everything for her business is done in the same room at home.
B Her home is too small, so she’s looking for another one.
C She’s made changes to her home so that she can work there.
17 Why does the writer think that Isabella will do well in the future?
A She is already very popular online.
B She understands the fashion business.
C She has brilliant people who work for her.
18 What is the best title for the article?
A The girl who can’t wait to start working in fashion soon
B The problem with working and studying
C A hobby that is becoming a career
Answer

Reading and Writing Part 4

Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Ferry to School
Most pupils go to school each day on foot or by car, but Jordan Basford is different. He lives on the Scottish
island of Egilsay. There, the school had to (19) ……………… because there weren’t any other pupils. The
nearest school is in Rousay, across the sea. His family have a boat, but it is small, and they can (20)
……………… use it in good weather. A much larger boat is (21) ……………… in bad weather. So every day,
Jordan has to (22) ……………… the ferry across the sea to go to school. He usually comes back home
afterwards, but sometimes he phones home to say that he’s (23) ……………… the night at a friend’s house
instead. ‘I know I have to travel a long (24) ……………… to school each day,’ he says. ‘But I don’t mind.’
19 A close B complete C finish
20 A almost B only C nearly
21 A needed B liked C had
22 A travel B make C catch
23 A resting B staying C sleeping
24 A way B transport C mile
Answer

Reading and Writing Part 5

Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer.
Write ONE word for each gap.
Example: 0 THE
From: Jake
To:
Hi guys!
This is (0) ……………… best holiday ever! Plakias is such (25) ……………… beautiful place. The meals in the
hotel are fantastic. For breakfast, you can have as (26) ……………… as you want.
I usually have yoghurt with lots of fruit. There’s lots for everyone in my family (27) ……………… do, so we’re
all enjoying it. Tomorrow I’m going to try windsurfing (28) ……………… the first time. I’m really excited
because I (29) ……………… never done it before, but Dad says it’s easy. In fact, I love it here so much that I
(30) ……………… like to come back next year!
See you soon.
Jake
Answer

Reading and Writing Part 6

Question 31
You are planning a party. Write an email to your English friend Malcolm.
In your email:
● tell Malcolm about your party
● ask if Malcolm wants to come
● suggest what Malcolm should bring.
Write 25 words or more.
Write the email on your answer sheet.
Sample Answer

Reading and Writing Part 7

Questions 25-30
Look at the three pictures.
Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write 35 words or more.

Write the story on your answer sheet.