Cambridge A2 Key (KET)

You see this sign on a shop door: 'CLOSED FOR LUNCH. Back at 2 pm.' What does the sign tell you?

• AThe shop is closed at the moment but will open later.
• BThe shop is open all day.
• CThe shop is closed for the whole week.
• DYou can only buy lunch here.

A text message says: 'Film starts at 7. Meet me outside the cinema at 6:45.' What should you do?

• ABuy the cinema tickets online.
• BArrive at the cinema before the film begins.
• CWait for your friend inside the cinema.
• DWatch the film at home at 7 o'clock.

A notice in a park reads: 'Please keep dogs on a lead near the children's playground.' What must dog owners do?

• ALeave their dogs at home.
• BLet their dogs run free everywhere.
• CControl their dogs with a lead by the playground.
• DTake their dogs out of the park.

An email from your teacher says: 'Don't forget to bring your project to class on Monday.' Why has the teacher written this?

• ATo cancel Monday's class.
• BTo ask students to choose a project topic.
• CTo say the project is finished.
• DTo remind students to bring something on Monday.

A note on a fridge reads: 'I've gone shopping. Your dinner is in the microwave. Mum.' What does Mum want you to know?

• AThat there is no dinner tonight.
• BWhere to find your meal while she is out.
• CThat you must do the shopping.
• DThat she is cooking dinner now.

A sign at a swimming pool says: 'No diving in the shallow end.' What is NOT allowed?

• ASwimming in the deep end.
• BUsing the changing rooms.
• CJumping head-first into the shallow water.
• DBringing a towel to the pool.

A message reads: 'Sorry, I can't come to your party. I have to study for my exam.' Why can't the writer come?

• AThey need to prepare for a test.
• BThey are already at another party.
• CThey do not like the writer.
• DThey are feeling ill.

A notice at a bus stop says: 'Bus 12 not running today. Use Bus 14 instead.' What should passengers do?

• AWait for Bus 12.
• BWalk to the next town.
• CBuy a new ticket for Bus 12.
• DTake Bus 14 today.

A library sign reads: 'Return books by the date on the label. Late returns cost 50p a day.' What happens if you return a book late?

• AYou cannot borrow books again.
• BYou get a free book.
• CYou have to pay a small amount of money.
• DNothing happens at all.

A text says: 'The train is delayed by 20 minutes. We'll arrive at 3:20, not 3:00.' What is the new arrival time?

• A3:20
• B3:00
• C2:40
• D20 minutes early

A poster says: 'School Concert Friday 7 pm. Tickets £3 at the office.' Where can you buy tickets?

• AOn the internet only.
• BAt the concert door.
• CAt the local shop.
• DAt the office.

In Reading Part 2 you match people to texts. Anna wants a holiday where she can relax on a quiet beach. Which place suits her best?

• AA busy city with shopping centres and nightclubs.
• BA small island with calm sandy beaches and few visitors.
• CA mountain resort famous for skiing.
• DA campsite next to a noisy motorway.

Tom likes learning about the past and visiting old buildings. Which day trip should he choose?

• AA guided tour of a 600-year-old castle and museum.
• BA day at a water park with slides.
• CA football match at the new stadium.
• DA shopping afternoon in the city centre.

Sara needs a part-time job she can do after school in the evenings. Which job advert suits her?

• AFull-time office worker, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
• BWaiter needed: weekday evenings, 6 pm to 9 pm.
• CLifeguard wanted for daytime shifts only.
• DTeacher required, mornings during school hours.

James wants to buy a present for his sister, who loves painting. Which gift is best?

• AA football and a pair of boots.
• BA cookery book for beginners.
• CA set of colourful paints and brushes.
• DA pack of guitar strings.

Mia is looking for a book to read on a long flight that is exciting and full of action. Which book matches?

• AA quiet poetry collection about nature.
• BA history textbook with many facts and dates.
• CA cookbook of healthy recipes.
• DAn adventure story about explorers escaping danger.

Liam wants an outdoor activity he can do with friends and that needs no special equipment. Which suits him?

• AScuba diving lessons in the sea.
• BA walk in the countryside followed by a picnic.
• CA cycling race needing a racing bike.
• DAn indoor cinema afternoon.

Grandma wants a phone that is simple to use with large buttons. Which advert is right for her?

• APro Gamer Phone: best for fast games and video.
• BMini Phone: tiny size and very small keys.
• CEasy Phone: big buttons, clear screen, simple menus.
• DCamera Phone: for professional photographers.

Nina wants a weekend course to improve her cooking. Which course should she pick?

• ASaturday cookery class: learn to make easy meals.
• BMonday-to-Friday business English course.
• CEvening dance lessons on Wednesdays.
• DOnline maths course for university students.

David wants a pet that is easy to look after in a small flat. Which pet suits him?

• AA large dog that needs long daily walks.
• BA horse that needs a field and a stable.
• CSeveral noisy parrots that need a big cage.
• DA goldfish that lives quietly in a bowl.

Kate wants to watch a film that the whole family, including young children, can enjoy. Which film is best?

• AA scary horror film for adults only.
• BA long war film with frightening scenes.
• CA funny cartoon about friendly animals.
• DA serious documentary about politics.

Omar needs a quiet place to study for his exams during the day. Which is the best choice?

• AThe reading room at the public library.
• BA busy café with loud music.
• CThe school football pitch at break time.
• DA crowded shopping centre on Saturday.

Ben wants a holiday activity that helps him learn to surf. Which option is best?

• AA guided tour of an old art gallery.
• BA week of cooking classes in a city.
• CA bus tour of historic towns.
• DA beginners' surfing camp by the ocean.

Reading Part 3 tests detailed understanding of a long text. A text says: 'When I was ten, I hated swimming, but now I swim every morning before work.' How does the writer feel about swimming now?

• AThey still hate it as much as before.
• BThey enjoy it and do it regularly.
• CThey have never tried swimming.
• DThey only swim at the weekend.