Cambridge KET 1 with answers

KET 1

Europe Level A2 1

Test 1PAPER 1 READING AND WRITING (1 hour 10 minutes)

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.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 We can answer your questions. E

1 You can’t drive this way.

2 Children do not have to pay.

3 You can shop here six days a week.

4 Be careful when you stand up.

5 We work quickly.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

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PART 2

QUESTIONS 6-10

Read the sentences (6-10) about a birthday.

Choose the beat word (A, B or C) for each space.

For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 Nina............ up early that morning because it was her birthday.

A stood B woke C came

B

6 Nina was very............... because she got lots of presents.

A interesting B lovely C happy

7 She.................. some friends to her house for a party.

A decided B agreed C invited

8 Her mother made a big chocolate........... with ‘Happy Birthday’ on the top.

A meal B cake C dish

9 Nina and her friends had a great time, singing and dancing and............. to their

favourite music.

A listening B hearing C looking

10 When they had to go, everybody ................. Nina and her mother for the party.

A said B thanked C told

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PART 3

QUESTION 11-15

Complete the five conversations.

For conversations 11-15, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

11 It’s time for lunch. A Oh good!

B One hour.

C Half past twelve.

12 Would you like a drink? A I don't like coffee.

B I prefer tea.

C Coffee, please.

13 How much was your new shirt? A It's a red shirt.

B It was very cheap.

C It was in a shop.

14 I'm very sorry. A I'm afraid so.

B I think so.

C That's all right

15 Do you spaek English? A No, I'm not.

B Only a little.

C Yes, very much.

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QUESTIONS 16-20

Comlplete this conversation at a garage.

What does the woman say to the car mechanic?

For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

Mechnic: Good morning, Madam. What's the problem?

Woman: 0......................

B

Mechanic: What do you mean?

Woman: 16...........

Mechanic: I see. We can probably repair that

easily. Can you leave the car now?

Woman: 17..............

Mechanic: I'm sorry. We're completely full on

Saturday.

Woman: 18..............

Mechanic: Yes, all right. Could you come in the

morning?

Woman: 19...............

Mechanic: OK.

Woman: 20.................

Mechanic: I'm not sure, but probably about £30.

Woman: That's fine. I'll see you on Monday.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I'd prefer the afternoon.

I'm not sure. The brakes

aren't working very well.

Oh! One other thing, how

much will it cost?

The engine is hard to start in

the morning.

I work on Mondays.

I'm afraid I need it today.

How about the weekend?

When I brake, the car goes

to the left.

Oh. Could you do it on

Monday?

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PART 4

QUESTIONS 21-27

Read the information about three books and then answer the questions.


New books this monthThe Long Night

This is David Reilly's

first book. David became

a writer after teaching

English for several years.

Maha is a nurse in

northern Australia, where

she works in a small

hospital. One day a baby

is so ill that Maha has to

dive all night to get her to

the nearest big city. They

have a lot of problems

getting there and...

Hard Work

This exciting story is

Joanna Jones's twentieth.

Hard Work is about

Sombat, who works, with

his father, a carpenter, in

Thailand. They work

long, hard hours making

tables and chairs, but

they do not have any

money. Then one day a

man dressed all in black

buys the most beautiful

table in the shop...

Hospital or Cinema?

Marcie Jacome, who

studies English in

London, wrote this story

earlier this year.

Tina is a young Brazilian

woman whose dream is

to become a doctor. She

goes to London to study

English and medicine but

one day she meets a man

who asks her to go to the

USA with him to become

a film star... What will

Tina do?

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EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 Which book is about somebody who works with doctors?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

A

21 Which book is by somebody who has written a lot of books?


22 Which book is about somebody who is very poor?


23 Which book is about somebody who would like to work in a hospital?


24 Which book is by somebody who worked in a school?


25 Which book is about a difficult journey?


26 Which book is about a man and his son?


27 Which book is by a student?


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PART 5

QUESTIONS 28-35

Read the information about Schnauzer dogs.

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (28-35)


Schnauzer DogsThere are three sizes.

.....0.... Schnauzer dog.

The two smaller sizes first ... 28... to England

over 50 years ago, but the Giant Schnauzer has

not ...29... here very long. The name Giant is a good one because the dogs are 65

to 67.5cm high.

All the dogs ...30... long hair, which should be cut quite often. Most smaller

Schnauzers ...31... grey in colour, ...32... the Giant Schnauzer is usually black.

Schnauzers come from Germany, where farmers use the dogs to help ...33... with

their sheep, and they are also used ...34... the police, because Schnauzer dogs are

very intelligent.

A Schnauzer makes ...35... nice family dog. It is friendly and very good with

young children.

28 A came B come C comes29 A being B be C been

30 A has B have C had

31 A were B is C are

32 A or B if C but

33 A them B him C us

34 A from B by C to

35 A the B a C any

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 A with B of C in B

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PART 6

QUESTIONS 36-40

Read the descriptions (36-40) of some words about holidays and travel.

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.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 You can take photos of your holiday with this. c a m e r a

36 You need this to travel to some foreign countries. p - - - - - - -

37 You need to buy this before you get on a plane. t - - - - -

38 This is where you go to get a plane. a - - - - - -

39 You put your clothes in this when you travel. s - - - - - - -

40 This person likes visiting different places. t - - - - - -

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PART 7

QUESTIONS 41-50

Complete this letter.

Write ONE word for each space (41-50)

For questions 41-50, write your words on the answer sheet.

28 Long RoadBrighton

22nd MarchDear Pat,I arrived (Example: here) three weeks ago. I'm studying at a languageschool ...41... Brighton. The students come ...42... many different countriesand I ...43... made a lot of new friends.There ...44... classes for five hours every day. I like ...45... teacher verymuch. ...46... name is John and he helps me ...47... I make a mistake.I want ...48... visit London next weekend because I ..49... going back to mycountry on Monday. Can I see you there? Please write to ...50... soon.With best wishes fromMaria

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PART 8

QUESTION 51-55

Read the notice and the note from Sheila.

Complete Andy's notes.

For questions 51-55, write the information on the answer sheet.

2 AprilAndy,

Let's go to the Film Club next week. Can you get the tickets from the

college office? Remember we pay the cheaper price. I must study at

home for our exam on 8 April. Thanks!

See you next Tuesday in the Coffee Bar at 7.45, before it starts!

Sheila

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PART 9

QUESTION 56

Read the note from your friend Richard.

Write a postcard to tell him what he wants to know.

Write 25-35 words.

Write your postcard on the answer sheet.

It's great that you're coming to see me inEngland. Tell me when you are coming,how long you want to stay and whatyou want to do.Write soon!

Richard

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PAPER 2 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes, including 8 minutes transfer time)

PART 1

QUESTION 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.

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3 Where is Room 22?

4 Which man wants to see him?

5 How did the woman get to work?

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PART 2

QUESTIONS 6-10

Listen to Paul talking to a friend about his family.

What does each person do?

For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each person.

You will hear the conversation twice.

PEOPLE JOBS

6 Bill A bank clerk

7 David B doctor

8 Paul's mother C farmer

9 Paul's father D shop assistant

10 Paul E stopped work

F student

G teacher

H writer

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PART 3QUESTIONS 11-15

Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend.Their friend, Carlos, is coming to visit them.For questions 11-15, tick A, B or C.You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE ANSWER0 What does Carlos hate?

A shopping

B museums

C football

11 When is the football match?A Saturday morning

B Sarurday afternoon

C Sunday afternoon

12 Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?A at home

B in an Italian restaurant

C in a Chinese restaurant

13 What are they going to do on Sunday morning?A go for a drive

B get up late

C go to the cinema

14 Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday?A in a café

B in a pub

C at home

15 They can't go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon becauseA Carlos doesn't like films.

B Eric doesn't like films.

C they don't have time.

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PART 4

QUESTIONS 16-20

You will hear a telephone conversation.

A girl wants to speak to Martin, but he is not there.

Listen and complete questions 16-20.


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PART 5

QUESTIONS 21-25

You will hear some information about a travel agency.

Listen and complete questions 21-25.

You will hear the information twice.

You now have 8 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.

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PAPER 3 SPEAKING (8-10 minutes)

The Speaking test lasts 8 to 10 minutes. You will take the test with another candidate.

There are two examiners, but only one of them will talk to you. The examiner will ask

you questions and ask you to talk to the other candidate.

Part 1 (5-6 minutes)

The examiner will ask you and your partner some questions. These questions will be

about your daily life, past experience and future plans. For example, you may have to

speak about your school, job, hobbies or home town.

Part 2 (3-4 minutes)

You and your partner will speak to each other. You will ask and answer questions. The

examiner will give you a card with some information on it. The examiner will give

your partner a card with some words on it. Your partner will use the words on the card

to ask you questions about the information you have. Then you will change roles.

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Test 1 Key

Paper 1 Reading and Writing

Part 1

1 F 2 A 3 G 4 C 5 B

Part 2

6 C 7 C 8 B 9 A 10 B

Part 3

11 A 12 C 13 B 14 C 15 B

16 G 17 F 18 H 19 A 20 C

Part 4

21 B 22 B 23 C 24 A 25 A 26 B 27 C

Part 5

28 A 29 C 30 B 31 C 32 C 33 A 34 B 35 B

Part 6

For questions 36-40, spelling must be correct.

36 passport 37 ticket 38 airport 39 suitcase 40 tourist

Part 7

For questions 41-50, ignore capitals/absence of capitals. Spelling must be correct.

41 in/near 42 from 43 have/’ve 44 are 45 my/the/one/our

46 His 47 if/when 48 to 49 am/’m 50 me

Part 8

For questions 51-55, spelling must be correct and capitals must be used where

necessary.

51 9(th) April/April 9(th) 52 The Last King 53 8 p.m.

54 (£)3.50 55 Coffee Bar

Part 9

Question 56

The postcard shoud include the following three pieces of intormation:

i day/date of arrival

ii length of visit

iii suggested activity.

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Sample answer A

Mark: 5

This is an example of a good 5. All three parts of the message are clearlycommunicated in natural, error-free language.

Dear Richard,I am going to England next Monday for three months and I

would like to do an excursion with you around London.See you soon,

Lily

Sample answer B

Mark: 4The three parts of the message are clearly communicated. There are a number ofstructural errors (e.g. 'I'll like'), which prevent this candidate from scoring 5, but theerrors do not impede communication of the message.

Hello Richard,I'm so happy to see you soon. I'll like come 16th of June I hope this isright for you and I'll like to stay 2 weeks. I want to go to the theatre andin the evening I'll like going to the theatre, cinema and discho.

Katia

Sample answer C

Mark: 3This candidate clearly communicates the three parts of the message. However, thereare grammar and spelling errors which means the candidate would have scored 4.However, the writer is penalised for not including either a salutation or a signature onhis/her postcard and therefore loses one mark and scores a 3.

I am coming on next Friday by plane. You will know right time, Iwill ring up. I want to stay about 10 days and I want to visitLondon but first - I would like to bee wiht you.

Sample answer D

Mark: 2Two parts of the message are clearly communicated, but the third ('I'm going to End ofMarch’) requires interpretation, as does the concluding sentence. Consequently, thecandidate would score 3. However, the writer is penalised for not including a signatureon his/her postcard, and so loses a mark and scores 2.

I'm going to End of March.I will stay for two weeks.I'd like to go anywhere and shopping, so I looking for you!

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Sample answer E

Mark: 0

Lack of linguistic resources make the message in this writing incomprehensible. It is

unclear whether the writer is attempting a response to the input text and writing about

future plans, or is attempting to describe impressions and past and/or present activities.

England is very big country. Before come here is very cold.I in here Febremary 7th.In here school study English is one year another school islong date.

Paper 2 ListeningPart 1

1 B 2 A 3 B 4 A 5 C

Part 2

6 F 7 G 8 E 9 B 10 A

Part 3

11 B 12 C 13 A 14 B 15 C

Part 4

For questions 16-20, ignore capitals/absence of capitals. In question 16, spelling must

be correct. Recognisable spelling is acceptable for questions 17 and 19.

16 Elaine 17 (the) Grand Hotel 18 8.30 p.m./20.30/half past eight

19 Friend 20 724 5936

Part 5

For questions 21-25, ignore capitals/absence of capitals. In question 21, spelling must

be correct. Spelling of 'bank', 'May' and ‘bag’ must also be correct as these are simple

'high frequency' KET vocabulary items.

21 Warnock 22 (the) bank 23 21st May 24 £350(ormore)

25 (travel) bag

TranscriptThis is the Key English Test. Paper 2. Listening. Test number one. There are

five parts to the test. Parts One, Two, Three, Four and Five.

We will now stop for a moment before we start the test. Please ask any

questions now because you musn’t speak during the test.

[pause]

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PART 1 Look at the instructions for Part One.

[pause]

You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice.

There is one question for each conversation. For questions 1 to 5, put a tick

under the right answer.

Here is an example.

Example: What time is it?

Female: Excuse me, can you tell me the time?

Male: Yes, it's nine o'clock.

Female: Thank you.

Male: You're welcome.

[pause]

The answer is nine o'clock, so there is a tick in box C.

Now we are ready to start. Look at question one.

[pausel

Question 1 One

What have they forgotten?

Male: I’ve got the passports here.

Female: And the tickets are in my bag.

Male: What about the camera?

Female: Oh no! I’ve left it at home. And I realty wanted to take some holiday

photos.

[pause]

Now listen again.

[repeat]

[pause]

Question 2 Two

What time does the train go?

Male: Hurry up! We'll be late.

Femate: What time does the train go?

Male: At six fifteen. We've got to leave in ten minutes.

Female: I'm nearly ready.

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[pause]

Now listen again.

[repeat]

[pause]

Question 3 Three

Where is Room 22?

Male: Can you tell me the way to Room 22?

Female: Well... Go straight down here and it's the second door on the right.

Male: Do I have to go through the main hall?

Female: No, it’s the door on the right, just before you get to the main hall.

[pause]

Now listen again.

[repeat]

[pause]

Question 4 Four

Which man wants to see him?

Male: Which man wants to see me?

Female: The one over there, wearing a hat.

Male: The one with the glasses?

Female: No, not him. The other one.

[pause]

Now listen again,

[repeat]

[pause]

Question 5 Five

How did the woman get to work?

Female: Oh, the traffic's terrible today.

Male: Yes, it took me forty minutes by bus.

Female: Well, I drove and it took me an hour!

Male: An hour! It's probably quicker by bicycle.

[pause]

Now listen again.

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[repeat]

[pause]

This is the end of Part One. Now look at Part Two.

[pause]

PART 2

Listen to Paul talking to a friend about his family.

What does each person do?

For questions 6 to 10, write a letter, A to H, next to each person.


[pause]

Female: Tell me about your family, Paul.

Paul: Well, you know Sally, my sister - the writer - don’t you?

Female: Yes. Is she your only sister?

Paul: She is. But I’ve got two brothers. David’s older than me, and Bill's

younger.

Female: How old is Bill?

Paul: He's nineteen. He’s studying French in Paris at the moment.

Female: That sounds interesting ... And David? What does he do?

Paul: Oh, he's a teacher, the same as my mother was. But she finished

working last year.

Female: And what about your father?

Paul: Oh, he’s a doctor at the local hospital.

Female: Of course. I’ve seen him there.

Paul: My mother says he works too hard. She wants him to stop. She wants

to go and live on a farm in the country, near David,

Female: Um ... Are you a doctor too, Paul?

Paul: I'm not clever enough! I work in a bank - the one in the High Street,

next to the bookshop.

Female: Do you? So does my sisterl

[pause]

Now listen again.

[repeat]

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[pause]

This ts the end of Part Two. Now look at Part Three.

[pause]

PART 3

Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend.

Their friend, Carlos, is coming to visit them.

For questions 11 to 15, tick A, B or C.


Look at questions 11 to 15 now, You have 20 seconds.

[pause]

Now listen to the conversation,

Eric: Mary ... what do you want to do at the weekend, when Carlos

comes?

Mary: Well, Eric, I must go shopping on Saturday moming.

Eric: He hates shopping. But we could go to the museum and then meet

you for lunch.

Mary: Fine. What shall we do in the aftemoon?

Eric: There’s a good football match on - Carlos’ll like that.

Mary: OK. Do you want to eat at home in the evening?

Eric: What about going to a restaurant? We haven’t been to that Italian

one for months.

Mary: Or we could try that new Chinese one.

Eric: OK. Let's do that. Now, what about Sunday?

Mary: If we get up early on Sunday, we could go for a drive in the

Countryside.

Eric: Yes, and we could have lunch in a pub somewhere.

Mary: Yes, the one near the river's nice. Shall we go to the cinema after

lunch?

Eric: We can’t. His train’s at four o'clock and I'll have to take him back to

the station.

[pause]

Now listen again.

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[repeat]

[pause]

This is the end of Part Three. Now look at Part Four.

[pause]

PART 4

You will hear a telephone conversation.

A girl wants to speak to Martin, but he is not there.

Listen and complete questions 16 to 20.


[pause]

Male: Hello. 785 3126.

Elaine: Hello. Could I speak to Martin please?

Male: I’m afraid he's out at the moment. Can I take a message for him?

Elaine: Yes, please. My name’s Elaine.

Male: How do you spell that?

Elaine: E-L-A-I-N-E.

Male: Right, Elaine. And what’s the message?

Elaine: Tell Martin that the party tonight is at the Grand Hotel. I'll meet him

there.

Male: Does he know the address?

Elaine: Oh yes, Everyone knows the Grand Hotel.

Male: OK. I'll tell him.

Elaine: And tell him I'll try to be there at half past eight. But I may be a bit

late.

Male: Oh, I’m sure he won’t mind waiting. I'll tell him eight thirty ... Is there

anything else?

Elaine: Oh, yes ... ask him to bring a friend.

Male: A friend? Oh good, that could be me.

Elaine: Hmmm ... well ... and please ask him to phone me if he can’t come.

Male: Has he got your phone number?

Elaine: It's 724 5936.

Male: Right, I’ve got that.

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Elaine: Thanks a lot. Bye.

Male: Bye.

[pause]

Now listen again.

[repeat]

[pause]

This is the end of Part Four. Now look at Part Five.

[pause]

PART 5

You will hear some information about a travel agency.

Listen and complete questions 21 to 25.

You will hear the information twice.

[pause]

Answerphone: Hello. This is the South Seas Travel Agency. I'm sorry, no one

can speak to you right now. The South Seas Travel Agency

has moved to another part of town. We also have a new phone

number. Please ring us on 847 2296. Our new address is 98

Warnock Road, that’s W-A-R-N-O-C-K. It’s easy to find - it’s

near the park, at the end of the road, opposite the bank. We

will be open for business at our new office on 21 st May. We

hope to see you soon at our new address. We have many

exciting holidays at special prices. And we have a present for

anyone who spends £350 or more on a holiday. If your

holiday costs £350, we will give you a travel bag absolutely

free. This beautitul bag can carry everything you need on a

plane journey. And it can be yours free. Thank you for calling

the South Seas Travel Agency.

[pause]

Now listen again,

[repeat]

[pause]

This is the end of Part Five.

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You now have eight minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.

Note: Teacher, stop the recording here and time eight minutes. Remind

students when there is one minute remaining.

[pause]

This is the end of the test.

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