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KEY ENGLISH TEST for Schools

PAPER 1 Reading and Writing

Sample Paper

Time 1 hour 10 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATESDo not open this question paper until you are told to do so.

Write your name and class on your answer sheet.

Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.

Answer all the questions.

Read the instructions on the answer sheet.

Write your answers on the answer sheet. Use a pencil.

You must complete the answer sheet in the time allowed.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESThere are nine parts to the test.

READING Questions 1–55 carry one mark.

WRITING Question 56 carries five marks.

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Reading and Writing

Part 1Questions 1–5 Which notice (A–H) says this (1–5)?

For questions 1–5, mark the correct letter A–H on your answer sheet.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 Young children should go here with a parent.

1 You can’t call your friends from here.

2 Don’t drive or ride here.

3 Groups of over 6 people can travel in these.

4 Things for children cost less at the moment.

5 Bring your phone here if it doesn’t work.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

No more than 6 adults in the lift at one time

SALE TODAYAll toys half price

Teleshop

Phonecards, batteries and mobile

phone repairs at lowest prices

City Hospital Turn your mobile phone off

Public Footpath

No horses, bicycles or cars

Learner’s poolChildren under 6 must be with an adult!

Cars and minibuses to rent for 7 to 16 passengers

Lift not working Please use the stairs

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0A B C D E F G H


Part 2Questions 6–10Read the sentences (6–10) about going shopping.

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

For questions 6–10, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

EXAMPLE

0 Lisa her friend Anne on her mobile phone. ANSWER

A called B spoke C told

6 They decided to at the department store in the town centre.

A join B meet C come

7 Lisa chose a funny birthday for her brother.

A paper B letter C card

8 Anne on some red leather shoes but they weren’t quite big enough for her.

A tried B wanted C took

9 They each bought a nice T-shirt for a very cheap .

A sale B discount C price

10 They went to the coffee shop on the floor for a drink.

A top B three C left

0A B C

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Part 3Questions 11–15Complete the five conversations.


EXAMPLE

0 Where do you live?

A Not far from here.

B It’s quicker on foot.

ANSWER

C For three years.

11 I’ve broken my sunglasses! A Don’t cut it!

B Put mine on.

C Here they are.

12 It’s Mr Smith on the phone. A I’ll call him back later.

B Where are you?

C What’s your number?

13 How long was the film? A It was on yesterday.

B I don’t remember.

C For two hours.

14 Would you open the window, please?

A Of course!

B I can’t close it.

C Very good.

15 Look at John’s new car! A Isn’t it great!

B I don’t think so.

C Can you see it?

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0A B C


Questions 16–20Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Julie say to Sam?

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

EXAMPLE

Sam: Hi, Julie. Here’s your Katie Melua DVD. ANSWER

Julie: 0

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0A B C D E F G H

A OK. Email me when you’ve got the

tickets.

B Great! Do you want some money now?

C Thanks, Sam. Did you enjoy it?

D There aren’t any tickets left.

E I want to dance.

F Really? I’d love to go.

G I don’t mind. You can decide.

H Shall I go there tomorrow during my

lunch break?

Sam: Very much. She’s singing at the

Odeon Theatre next Wednesday.

Julie: 16

Sam: Me too. I’m afraid it’s too late to

phone the theatre this evening.

Julie: 17

Sam: I’ve got a better idea. I’ll book two

tickets on the Internet.

Julie: 18

Sam: Give it to me later. Where would you

like to sit?

Julie: 19

Sam: I usually go in the circle. You can see

more from there.

Julie: 20

Sam: I will. See you soon, bye!


Part 4Questions 21–27 Read the article about a young farmer.

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).


Young FarmerAt the age of four, Gavin Clark knew the names of each one of his neighbour’s cows. By ten, he was selling chickens and eggs to his friends, and was winning prizes for them at farm shows. Now, at thirteen, he still loves farming and has his own animals. Presents for Gavin are not a problem – every year he gets another animal from his parents and brother.

Gavin’s father, Steven, works for an international company and travels all over the world. Gavin has visited many exciting places in Europe with his father, but he is much happier doing his weekend job on his neighbour’s farm. Steven’s company wanted him to move to Portugal with the family. Everyone liked the idea of living somewhere warm – but not Gavin! He said he wouldn’t leave his animals!

In his free time, Gavin plays tennis and football. He goes out with his friends and enjoys computer games, just like other teenagers. But every morning he gets up at half past five to give his animals food and water before he goes to school. His parents want him to go to college and get a diploma when he is sixteen. ‘Let’s wait and see,’ he says.


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EXAMPLE

0 Gavin lives next to a farm. ANSWER

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

21 Gavin’s family never know what to give him for his birthday.


22 Gavin’s father always travels alone on business.


23 Gavin spends Saturdays and Sundays working near his home.


24 Gavin didn’t agree with his parents about moving to Portugal.


25 Gavin is too busy with his animals to have any other hobbies.


26 Gavin gets up at the same time as his parents in the morning.


27 Gavin has decided to study for a diploma at college.


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0A B C


Part 5Questions 28–35Read the article about the city of Bath.

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


BathPeople (0) come to Bath since Roman times. The city gets

(28) name from the baths that the Romans built here over two thousand years (29) .

The water in them comes from the hills outside the town. In the 18th century, people (30) to Bath to drink the water (31) they believed it was good for them. Modern tourists can try it for 50p a glass, but bathing is not possible (32) more!

Once a year, artists and musicians from (33) the world come to play at the Bath Festival. Many writers have written about Bath and its fine buildings. (34) are thirty great houses in the Royal Crescent. Number 16 is a hotel. (35) of the rooms is called after a famous visitor to the city.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 A have B did C has

28 A his B its C their

29 A after B yet C ago

30 A travel B travelled C travelling

31 A because B that C so

32 A any B some C no

33 A over B through C around

34 A That B Here C There

35 A Each B All C Every


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0A B C


Part 6Questions 36–40Read the descriptions of some travel 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 on your answer sheet.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 You take your car here if it needs repairing.

36 This is where you stand when you are waiting for a train. p _ _ _ _ _ _ _

37 The quickest way to travel from Europe to America is in this. a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

38 You can catch a train or a bus from here. s _ _ _ _ _ _

39 If your suitcase is very heavy, you can travel to your hotel in this. t _ _ _

40 Traffic goes very fast along this road and you must not stop here. m _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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0 garage


Part 7Questions 41–50Complete this letter.

Write ONE word for each space.

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

EXAMPLE 0 for

Dear Sam,

Thank you (0) your letter. I want to tell you

(41) our Music Club. We meet (42) Wednesdays

after school. We all enjoy learning (43) of new songs.

(44) is a band too but I’m not good (45) to

play in it yet. I only started guitar lessons a month (46) .

At the moment we are practising for our concert (47)

month. (48) you like to come? I (49) so!

Please write and tell me soon (50) I can send you a ticket

for it.

Best wishes,

Mari


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Part 8Questions 51–55Read the information about trips to London.

Fill in Oriana’s notes.

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

Grayson’s Trips to London

Leave bus

station

Return

Saturday 4th April Theatre visit £45

(with restaurant meal

and tickets for a show)

2:30 p.m. 2:30 a.m.

Saturday 11th April Parks and

gardens

£12

(bring a picnic)8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

To: Oriana 2nd April

From: Rachel

I saw Mr Grayson today. Good news! I got the last two seats for the trip to the musical.

Please send him the money before Friday.

We can get on the coach in Market Place at 2:40 p.m.

Oriana’s notes

Trip to London on: Saturday

Date: 51

Cost of trip: 52

Give money to: 53

Coach will stop at 2:40 p.m. in: 54

Eat in: 55

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Part 9Question 56

You are having a party on Saturday. Write a note to your friend Franca.

Say: • why you are having the party • where it will be • what Franca should bring to the party.

Write 25–35 words.

Write the note on your answer sheet.


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Do not write your answer here.

You must write your answer for Part 9 on your Answer Sheet.


ListeningPart 1Questions 1–5You 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.

EXAMPLE

0 What does the woman have to eat?

A ✓ B C

1 Where are the car keys?

A B C

2 Which trousers does Lisa choose?

A B C

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3 What time does the concert start?

A B C

4 What will Jack do after school today?

A B C

5 How many people were at the dance class today?

A B C

4 9 12


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Part 2Questions 6–10Listen to Jess talking to Adam about the television that evening.

What programmes will she watch at what time?

For questions 6–10, write a letter (A–H) next to each time.

You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 6:00 E

Times Programmes

6 6:30 A animals

7 7:30 B cooking

8 8:00 C history

9 9:00 D holidays

10 10:00 E news

F play

G police

H sport

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Part 3Questions 11–15Listen to Jan talking to Kim about her holiday.

For questions 11–15, tick A, B or C.


EXAMPLE 0 Jan returned from her holiday A two weeks ago.

B last week.

C yesterday. ✓

11 Jan went to A France.

B Sweden.

C Italy.

12 Most days the weather was A sunny.

B rainy.

C windy.

13 Jan stayed A in a hotel.

B in a friend’s home.

C at a campsite.

14 Jan spent her time A doing water-sports.

B drawing and painting.

C bird-watching.

15 Jan is going to show Kim her A camera.

B photos.

C postcards.


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Part 4Questions 16–20You will hear a man making a phone call about a bicycle.

Listen and complete questions 16–20.


Bicycle for Sale

Name of bicycle: Silver Star

Made in: 16

How old? 17 months

Price: 18 £

See bicycle this evening

Time: 19 p.m.

Address: 20 13, Road

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Part 5 Questions 21–25 You will hear a man talking on the radio about a race.

Listen and complete questions 21–25.

You will hear the information twice.

Bartlow Town Race Day: Saturday

How far? 21 kilometres

Race start time: 22 a.m.

All runners get a: 23

Students pay: 24 £

Bring some: 25


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You now have 8 minutes to write your answers on the Answer Sheet.


SpeakingPart 1

In this part the examiner will ask you and your partner about yourselves, your school or job, your daily life and your activities in your free time.

Part 2 In this part you will talk to your partner using these cards to help you.

Card 1 Candidate A – your answers

Lily Flower Restaurant 25 High Street

Chinese food to eat here or take home

Open 7 days a week 11 a.m.—11 p.m.

Tel: 619440 Car park in Sturton Street

Card 1 Candidate B – your questions

Restaurant • name?

• open / every day?

• what / food?

• address?

• telephone?

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Card 2 Candidate B – your answers

Card 2 Candidate A – your questions

Highbury College

10 weeks

Cooking CourseLearn to make bread, cakes and biscuits

Starts Wednesday 16 January 7.30 p.m.

Only 12 students per class

Phone 63721 now to book!

Cooking Course • what / cook?

• day?

• big / class?

• where?

• when / start?


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KET testCandidate Answer Sheet

Candidate name:

Candidate class:

KET Paper 1 Reading and Writing

Instructions

Use a pencil.

Rub out any answer you want to change with a rubber.

For Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5:

Mark ONE letter for each question.

For example, if you think C is the right answer to the question,

mark your answer like this:0

A B C

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

1A B C D E F G H

6A B C

11A B C

16A B C D E F G H

2A B C D E F G H

7A B C

12A B C

17A B C D E F G H

3A B C D E F G H

8A B C

13A B C

18A B C D E F G H

4A B C D E F G H

9A B C

14A B C

19A B C D E F G H

5A B C D E F G H

10A B C

15A B C

20A B C D E F G H

Part 4 Part 5

21A B C

28A B C

22A B C

29A B C

23A B C

30A B C

24A B C

31A B C

25A B C

32A B C

26A B C

33A B C

27A B C

34A B C

35A B C

Turn over for Parts 6–9 ➜

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For Parts 6, 7 and 8:

Write your answers in the spaces next to the numbers (36 to 55) like this:

Part 6 Part 7

36 41

37 42

38 43

39 44

40 45

46

47

48

49

50

Part 8

51

52

53

54

55

Part 9 (Question 56): Write your answer below.

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Candidate Answer Sheet

Candidate name:

Candidate class:

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KET Paper 2 Listening

For Parts 1, 2 and 3:

Mark ONE letter for each question.

For example, if you think C is the right answer to the question,

mark your answer like this:0

A B C

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

1A B C

6A B C D E F G H

11A B C

2A B C

7A B C D E F G H

12A B C

3A B C

8A B C D E F G H

13A B C

4A B C

9A B C D E F G H

14A B C

5A B C

10A B C D E F G H

15A B C

For Parts 4 and 5:

Write your answers in the spaces next to the numbers (36 to 55) like this: 0 example

Part 4 Part 5

16 21

17 22

18 23

19 24

20 25


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Answer key and audio scripts

Reading and Writing (from page 2)

Part 1

1 D 2 E 3 G 4 B 5 C

Part 26 B 7 C 8 A 9 C 10 A

Part 311 B 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 A16 F 17 H 18 B 19 G 20 A

Part 421 B 22 B 23 A 24 A 25 B 26 C 27 B

Part 528 B 29 C 30 B 31 A 32 A 33 C 34 C 35 A

Part 636 platform 37 aeroplane 38 station 39 taxi 40 motorway

Part 741 about 42 on 43 lots 44 There 45 enough 46 ago 47 next 48 Would 49 hope 50 so

Part 851 4th April 52 £45 53 Mr Grayson 54 Market Place 55 restaurant

Part 9 – Question 56Student’s own answers. Sample answers below.

Sample 1 5 marks

Dear Franca,I am having a birthday party at my house on Saturday. I hope you can come! We will go to the beach after lunch. Bring your swimming costume.ByeElisa

COMMENTARYAll three parts of the message clearly communicated.

Sample 2 4 marks

Dear Franca,I have a party on Saturday because is my birthday. Can you come to the my hoase? Please bring any crips.FromEduardo

COMMENTARYAll three parts of the message communicated but there are some non-impeding errors in spelling and grammar.

Sample 3 3 marks

To Franca,I am having a party on Saturday. Please will you coming at my house? We will watch moves after lunch. You can bring DVD. See you soon

COMMENTARYTwo parts of the message are clearly communicated.Information about the reason for the party is not included. There are only minor spelling errors and occasional grammatical errors.

Sample 4 2 marks

hello Franca,On last Saturday I have a party. It is becasue my cousin visit me. I can you come 3.00. Would you bringing some food. I like hot dogs.Bye.

COMMENTARYOnly two parts of the message communicated. Information about where the party will be is not included. There are errors in grammar which may require patience on the part of the reader. Sample 5 1 mark

Hi FrancaWould you like to coming to the park on Saturday? I will be ther at 11.00. It will be big party! I wait to see you. Thank you.

COMMENTARYOnly one part of the message communicated.

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KET testListening (from page 13)

Part 1

1 B 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 C

Part 2

6 C 7 A 8 B 9 D 10 H

Part 3

11 B 12 A 13 B 14 C 15 C

Part 416 Italy 17 9 18 £125 19 6:45 20 Leighs

Part 521 5 22 10:15 23 free T-shirt 24 £1.50 25 water

Audio scripts

Part 10 What does the woman have to eat?Woman: I’d like fish and chips please.Waiter: I’m afraid we haven’t got any fish left. How

about chicken and chips?Woman: All right, but I’d prefer a salad with the chicken.Waiter: Certainly madam.

1 Where are the car keys?Husband: Have you seen my car keys? I put them on the

table when I came in.Wife: Are you sure they’re not still in the car?Husband: I’ll go and check. Ah here they are on a hook

by the door!Wife: Oh yes, I moved them because I wanted to use

the table.

2 Which trousers does Lisa choose?Mother: Do you like these trousers Lisa?Lisa: Not really. They haven’t got enough pockets

and they’re too long.Mother: What about this pair – they’ve got lots of

pockets.Lisa: They’re still too long. I prefer these – they’re

shorter. Let’s get them.

3 What time does the concert start?Man: Come on. It’s quarter past seven. We don’t

want to be late for the concert.Woman: Have you checked? I’m sure it doesn’t start

until eight thirty.Man: It says eight o’clock on the tickets.Woman: Oh! Well we’ve still got plenty of time – it’ll

only take us ten minutes to get to the theatre.

4 What will Jack do after school today?Father: I’ve got a problem with my computer, Jack – do

you think you can help me with it when you get back from school this afternoon?

Son: I’d like to Dad, but I’ve got volleyball practice until quite late. What about tomorrow, when I come back from the dentist’s?

Father: That’s no good for me, I’m afraid. Let’s leave it until the weekend.

Son: OK!

5 How many people were at the dance class today?Man: Were there many people at the dance class

today?Woman: Twelve altogether.Man: Last week there were nine and I was the only

boy!Woman: Well there were four men there today.

Part 2Jess: There are some good programmes on television

this evening, Adam. Are you going to watch them with me?

Adam: I’ll see the news at six with you but then I have to finish my homework.

Jess: The programme at half past six is about the kings and queens of England – you should see that.

Adam: It sounds good. My favourite programme about the police is at seven thirty, isn’t it?

Jess: That’s tomorrow. Tonight there’s an interesting programme about Indian elephants I want to see.

Adam: I’ll do my homework then.Jess: And I don’t suppose you’ll want to see the

programme at eight, about making Italian food.Adam: Not really. What’s on at nine?Jess: Something about places to visit in Australia. I

must see that.Adam: I hope there’s some football tonight.Jess: That’s at ten. Our favourite team is playing. And

there’s a really good play on after the match, but I know I’ll be too tired to watch it.

Adam: Me too!

Part 3Man: Hi, Jan. Have you had a nice holiday?Woman: Yes thanks, Kim. I was away for two weeks, I

only got back last night.Man: Did you go to France again with your sister?Woman: She wanted to go to Italy this year but I’ve

already been there so we decided to go to Sweden for a change.

Man: Was it was very warm?Woman: We were lucky – we had sun every day and it

only rained when we left. There was just one windy day.

Man: It sounds great. Was your hotel expensive?Woman: My Swedish friend let us stay in her house.

There were some lovely campsites too, but we didn’t need to use them.

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Woman: The water was too cold! But there was still plenty to do. My sister spent her time painting pictures of the countryside. Birds are my hobby and I saw more than fifty different kinds there.

Man: Did you take many photos?Woman: My camera broke on the first day so I had to

buy postcards. But you can see them.Man: Great! Thanks.

Part 4Woman: Hello…Man: Hello, I saw your advertisement for a bicycle.

Can you tell me about it, please?Woman: It’s called a Silver Star. It belonged to my son

but he’s gone to work in Japan.Man: So is it a Japanese bike – I know they’re very

good.Woman: It was made in Italy actually. He didn’t ride it

much so it looks like new.Man: How old is it?Woman: It was three months old when he bought it and

that was six months ago.Man: So that means it’s nine months old. It sounds

great. How much is it?Woman: Well, it was £250 when it was new, but he’s

asking £125 – that’s half price!Man: Great! Can I come and look at it this evening,

please?Woman: Yes, certainly. What about six thirty?Man: Can we make it a bit later? How about quarter

to seven? I don’t finish work until six fifteen.Woman: That’s OK. And we live at 13, Leighs Road.Man: That’s L – E – I – G – H – S, isn’t it?Woman: That’s right. I’ll see you this evening.Man: Fine!

Part 5Now if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, why not join in the Bartlow town race on Saturday. The race starts at Bartlow Town Hall and finishes at the football stadium, that’s five kilometres. And don’t worry if you can’t run all that way – walkers are welcome too!

The race begins at quarter past ten but you should arrive at the Town Hall forty-five minutes before, at half past nine, to check in and get your race number.

There are money prizes for the winners in the different age groups and everybody will get a free T-shirt when they finish. Adults pay £2 each to run in the race. It’s only £1.50 for children and students and if the whole family decide to run there’s a special price of £5 per family.

Don’t forget to bring some water with you – Saturday’s going to be a lovely warm day and you may get thirsty. But it’ll be lots of fun –see you there!


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