Practice KET (A2) Reading and Writing Test 06 with Answers

Where might you see this?

A   in a café

B   in a library

C   in a picnic area

Speak to Mrs Thompson if

A   you’ve got an extra key.

B   you have lost something.

C   you know where the bag is.

Zeta has written to

A   invite Linda to go and see a film.

B   ask Linda what films she’s interested in.

C   tell Linda where to meet Jim tomorrow.

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What has Tony just done?

A   met Flora

B   had a birthday

C   done well in an exam

A   Please go to the science room now.

B   You can’t go out through this door.

C   The science laboratory is being used by other people today.

Tom is writing about

A   a party that he had.

B   a picture that he saw.

C   some people that he has just met.

Three teenagers describe their hobbies

Melissa, runner

I started running about a year ago. At first, I just ran 1 or 2 kilometres, but I now do about 10. My speed is improving too. I’ve joined a running club in the town centre. I didn’t know any of the members before, but now most of them are my mates. My dad was a keen runner when he was younger – he was really fit, but he stopped when he hurt his leg. Actually, I need to order some new running shoes – just a simple pair. I don’t think the expensive ones make you run faster!

Sharon, skateboarder

I go skateboarding most evenings in the park. I suppose that’s quite a lot, but the park is only a minute or two from our apartment, and I only stay there half an hour or so. Although I stay longer when my friends are there. Sometimes my cousin’s there too. He’s a beginner, and I’m teaching him a few moves. He’s starting to get really good!

Latifa, rock climber

Two of my best friends suggested I should start rock climbing, so now the three of us do it together. The mother of one of them takes us once or twice a month, but I’d like to do it every week. When I started, I didn’t know you need to get so much stuff – and it isn’t exactly cheap! I really love it. I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of climbing.

Would you like to be an astronaut?

You don’t have to be Superman to fly in space. Many men and women from many different countries have done it. For example, the European Space Agency (ESA) now has 14 astronauts from 8 different countries.

The first thing is this – you need to be sure it’s the job that you really want to do. It requires a lot of hard work and several years of study at university before astronaut training even begins. Most people start this between 27 and 37 years of age. Many astronauts also train to become pilots first.

Astronauts come from all over Europe and the world, and it’s important that they can speak the same languages. They have to speak English, and they are given Russian lessons. Some also learn another language, for example Japanese, as a number of astronauts are Japanese speakers.

If you are still at school and you’d like to be an astronaut when you’re older, it’s not too early to start developing the skills you will need. Playing video games is a great thing to do, as it helps you to think quickly and clearly. This is what you will need to do when you travel in space.

Another good thing to do is sports, especially team sports. They make you fit, of course, but more importantly, they help you learn how to do things together with your colleagues. So, maybe planning a game of football for next weekend isn’t a bad idea?

14   The first paragraph says that

        A   lots of people can be an astronaut.

        B   there are astronauts from all countries.

        C   only 14 people from Europe have become astronauts.

15   The writer says

        A   you need to be a pilot before you become an astronaut.

        B   it’s important to know that being an astronaut is right for you.

        C   when you start training to be an astronaut, you must be between 27 and 37.

16   Which languages do ESA astronauts know how to speak after training?

        A   English and Russian

        B   English and Japanese

        C   English, Japanese and Russian

17   Why can playing video games be useful if you want to be an astronaut?

        A   There are many video games about space travel.

        B   Video games can teach you to think fast.

        C   Video games help you to understand how computers work.

18   How can sports help you to become an astronaut?

        A   They help you to get fit.

        B   They give you something to do in your free time.

        C   They help you to work well with other people.

Cello player wins music competition

A 17-year-old musician has won the Young Musician of the Year Prize. Alex Guo was competing (19) ……………… her brother and four other musicians under the (20) ……………… of 21 to win the prize. The winner was (21) ……………… after the young musicians each played on stage with a band. When she (22) ……………… that she was the winner, she was so excited. ‘I just couldn’t (23) ……………… it,’ she said. ‘Music has always been a (24) ………………, but now I want it to be my job, too.’

Write an email to Joe and answer the 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.