A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 11

Reading

Sarah works as a volunteer at an animal shelter in her town. Three times a week, she helps feed the dogs and cats, and she also cleans their rooms. The shelter has about fifty animals right now. Sarah loves her job because she enjoys spending time with animals and helping people who work there. The shelter also teaches children about how to look after pets. On Saturday mornings, groups of children come to learn and play with the animals. Sarah sometimes helps with these classes too. She thinks volunteering is the best way to spend her free time. Many teenagers in her school now want to volunteer at the shelter after Sarah told them about it.

1. How many times a week does Sarah work at the shelter?

A) Two times B) Three times C) Four times D) Every day

2. What does the shelter teach children to do?

A) How to feed dogs only B) How to clean animal rooms C) How to look after pets D) How to build shelters

3. When do groups of children come to the shelter?

A) On Wednesday mornings B) On Friday afternoons C) On Saturday mornings D) Every day after school

4. Why does Sarah like volunteering?

A) Because she gets paid B) Because she enjoys animals and helps people C) Because the shelter is near her home D) Because her friends work there

5. What has happened since Sarah talked about the shelter?

A) The shelter has moved to a new building B) The shelter has more animals now C) Many teenagers want to volunteer there D) Children stopped coming to classes

Real-life notices

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

SALE ENDS SUNDAY

A) The sale prices are only available until Sunday. B) The sale starts on Sunday. C) The shop is closed until Sunday.

STUDENTS: SHOW YOUR CARD FOR A DISCOUNT

A) Anyone can get the discount, no card needed. B) Students need to show their card to pay less. C) Only teachers get a discount here.

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 6PM ON FRIDAYS

A) The library is open latest on Fridays. B) The library shuts earlier on Fridays than other days. C) The library is closed all day Friday.

CAR PARK FULL — TRY STREET PARKING

A) There is no more space in the car park. B) The car park is closed for repairs. C) Street parking is not allowed today.

PLEASE TAKE A TICKET AND WAIT TO BE CALLED

A) You will be served in the order you arrived. B) You should go straight to the front. C) Tickets cost extra money here.

Use of English

My friend Tom is very interested in ___1___ to different countries. Last year, he visited Japan for two weeks. He ___2___ a lot of beautiful temples and met many friendly people. Tom always buys ___3___ when he travels because he likes to remember the places he visits. He also takes many photographs. Next summer, Tom wants to ___4___ to Australia. He is saving money now because flights are very ___5___. His sister wants to ___6___ with him, but she is not sure yet. Tom thinks travelling is the ___7___ way to learn about the world and different cultures. He ___8___ tells his friends about his adventures.

1. Gap ___1___

A) travel B) travelling C) travels D) to travel

2. Gap ___2___

A) sees B) saw C) see D) seeing

3. Gap ___3___

A) souvenirs B) souvenire C) sovenirs D) souveniers

4. Gap ___4___

A) goes B) go C) going D) to going

5. Gap ___5___

A) expensive B) cheap C) small D) interesting

6. Gap ___6___

A) go B) comes C) come D) travels

7. Gap ___7___

A) better B) best C) good D) worse

8. Gap ___8___

A) never B) always C) not D) sometimes

Writing

Write an email to a friend about a hobby or activity you enjoy. Say what the hobby is, how often you do it, and why you like it. Write 80-100 words.