A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 2

Listening

Listen first, then answer. A2 Key Listening Mock Exam - Coffee Shop

1. What does Alice's friend enjoy?

A) Shopping at coffee shops B) Drinking coffee C) Working in cafes D) Selling coffee machines

2. How much does the coffee subscription cost?

A) Thirty pounds B) Thirty-five pounds C) Forty pounds D) Fifty pounds

3. Where does Alice's friend live?

A) London B) Bristol C) Manchester D) Birmingham

4. How long does delivery to Manchester take?

A) Two to three days B) Five to seven days C) One to two weeks D) Ten days

5. What does George offer to include with the gift?

A) A coffee cup B) Free coffee beans C) A gift card for a message D) A discount code

Show transcript

alice: Hi, I'm looking for a gift for my friend. She loves coffee, so I'm thinking about getting her something from here. george: That's a great idea! We have lots of options. We sell coffee beans from different countries, coffee cups, and also coffee machines. How much do you want to spend? alice: Maybe around thirty to fifty pounds. What would you recommend? george: Well, our coffee bean subscription is very popular. It costs forty pounds and includes four different bags of coffee sent to your home every month. Or we have a really nice coffee cup set for thirty-five pounds. Both are good gifts. alice: Oh, the subscription sounds perfect! How does it work? Can I choose the flavours? george: Yes, you choose your preferences when you sign up. You can pick light, medium, or dark roasts. And you can change your choice every month. It's very flexible. We can deliver it to your address or hers, whatever you prefer. alice: Excellent! I'll go with the subscription. Can you send it to my friend's address? She lives in Manchester. george: Of course! That's no problem. Delivery to Manchester takes about five to seven days. Shall I wrap it as a gift for you? alice: Yes, please! And can you include a gift card so I can write a message? george: Absolutely. I'll do that now. You'll receive a confirmation email within an hour.

Reading

Sarah wants to help her community, so she joins a volunteer group at the local community centre. Every Saturday morning, she helps at the food bank. She sorts donations and packs bags for families in need. The work is tiring but rewarding. Sarah also teaches English to new residents on Wednesday evenings. She enjoys meeting people from different countries and learning about their lives. Last month, the volunteer group organized a clean-up day at the park. Twenty volunteers removed litter and planted new trees. The local newspaper took photos of their work. Sarah feels proud to make a real difference in her neighbourhood. She plans to continue volunteering next year and hopes to train other volunteers.

1. How often does Sarah work at the food bank?

A) Every weekday B) Every Saturday morning C) Every Wednesday D) Twice a week

2. What does Sarah do on Wednesday evenings?

A) She cleans the park B) She packs food donations C) She teaches English D) She meets with newspaper reporters

3. What happened last month?

A) Sarah joined the volunteer group B) The community centre opened C) The volunteer group organized a clean-up day at the park D) Sarah trained new volunteers

4. Why does Sarah feel proud?

A) She works every day of the week B) She makes a real difference in her neighbourhood C) She was in the newspaper D) She teaches many languages

5. What does Sarah plan to do next year?

A) Stop volunteering B) Work only at the food bank C) Move to a new neighbourhood D) Continue volunteering and train other volunteers

Real-life notices

Read each notice. Which sentence (A, B or C) is closest in meaning?

MEMBERS GET 10% OFF ALL PURCHASES

A) Non-members pay less than members. B) Members pay less than the normal price. C) Only members can enter the shop.

BIKES HALF PRICE — This week only

A) You can buy a bike for less money this week. B) Bikes are not allowed in the shop this week. C) You must return your bike this week.

SCHOOL TRIP: MEET AT THE GATE, 8.30AM SHARP

A) Students can arrive any time before 8.30. B) Students must be at the gate by 8.30 exactly. C) The trip starts at the school gate at 8.30 in the evening.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE LEAVING THE STORE

A) You can take items and pay later. B) You need to pay for everything before you go. C) Some items in the store are free.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: ONE SMALL BAG PER PASSENGER

A) Passengers may bring as many bags as they like. B) Each passenger can bring one small bag. C) Bags are not allowed on this journey.

Use of English

My friend Tom works as a ___1___ at a hotel in the city centre. He starts work at 7 a.m. every day. His ___2___ is to welcome guests and help them check in. The job is ___3___ because guests come from all over the world. Tom speaks three languages, so he can ___4___ to many people. He wears a smart uniform and always ___5___ polite and friendly. Last week, a famous actor stayed at the hotel. Tom ___6___ him very well, and the actor gave him a nice tip. Tom loves his job because he ___7___ meeting new people and learning about different cultures. He wants to become a ___8___ manager in the future.

1. Gap 1: What is Tom's job?

A) manager B) receptionist C) cleaner D) guide

2. Gap 2: What is his responsibility?

A) desk B) job C) duty D) role

3. Gap 3: What type of job is it?

A) difficult B) interesting C) easy D) boring

4. Gap 4: What can he do to guests?

A) speak B) talk C) listen D) answer

5. Gap 5: How does he behave?

A) stays B) seems C) looks D) appears

6. Gap 6: How did he treat the actor?

A) helped B) served C) greeted D) managed

7. Gap 7: What does he enjoy?

A) enjoys B) likes C) wants D) prefers

8. Gap 8: What position does he want?

A) hotel B) guest C) desk D) reception

Writing

Write an email to a friend (80-100 words) about a volunteer activity or job you do or would like to do. Explain what you do, when you do it, and why you enjoy it or why you would like to do it.