A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 14

Reading

The Summer Street Festival happens every July in Park Road. This year's festival has many activities for families. In the morning, there are sports competitions for children aged 6 to 14. In the afternoon, local bands play music in the park. The food market opens at 11 a.m. and sells snacks from different countries. There is free entry to the festival, but you need to buy a ticket for the sports competition. Tickets cost £5 for children and £8 for adults. The festival finishes at 9 p.m. with fireworks. Last year, about 2,000 people came. You can park your car near the community centre. For more information, visit the town council website or call 555-0147.

1. When does the Summer Street Festival take place?

A) In June B) In July C) In August D) In September

2. What time does the food market open?

A) 10 a.m. B) 11 a.m. C) 12 p.m. D) 1 p.m.

3. How much does an adult ticket for the sports competition cost?

A) £3 B) £5 C) £8 D) £10

4. Where can you park your car?

A) At the park B) Near Park Road C) At the community centre D) On Park Road

5. What happens at 9 p.m.?

A) The festival starts B) The music finishes C) The food market closes D) Fireworks begin

Real-life notices

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

ROAD CLOSED FOR REPAIRS — USE DIVERSION

A) Drivers must find another route. B) The road is open as normal. C) Only bicycles can use this road.

PLEASE RETURN TRAYS TO THE COUNTER

A) Trays should stay on the table. B) Customers should bring their tray back to the counter when finished. C) Trays are not provided in this restaurant.

LIFT OUT OF ORDER — PLEASE USE STAIRS

A) The lift is working normally. B) You cannot use the lift, so use the stairs instead. C) The stairs are closed today.

DOORS CLOSE 2 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE

A) The doors stay open until the train leaves. B) The doors shut a short time before the train leaves. C) The doors are always open.

PLEASE SWITCH OFF YOUR PHONE DURING THE PERFORMANCE

A) Phones should stay on quietly during the show. B) Phones must be turned off while the show is on. C) Phones are not allowed in the building at all.

Use of English

My friend Sara works as a nurse at the hospital near my house. She usually ___1___ to work by bus because it is cheaper than driving. Every morning, she ___2___ at 6.30 a.m. and leaves home by 7 a.m. Her shift ___3___ from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. She enjoys her job very much, but it can be ___4___ sometimes. At lunch time, she ___5___ with other nurses in the hospital cafe. After work, she often ___6___ the gym to exercise. On weekends, she stays at home and ___7___ time with her family. She is very happy, but she says she would like to have ___8___ vacation days next year.

1. Gap 1: What word means 'travels'?

A) walks B) goes C) comes D) drives

2. Gap 2: What is the past tense of 'wake'?

A) wakes B) woken C) woke D) waked

3. Gap 3: Which verb is correct here?

A) starts B) is starting C) has started D) start

4. Gap 4: Which word describes something difficult?

A) tired B) tiring C) tire D) tired out

5. Gap 5: What verb means 'eats together'?

A) eats B) has lunch C) takes D) sits

6. Gap 6: Which preposition is correct?

A) in B) at C) to D) on

7. Gap 7: Which verb means 'spends'?

A) uses B) spends C) takes D) gives

8. Gap 8: Which word means 'additional' or 'extra'?

A) more B) most C) much D) many

Writing

Write an email to your friend about a free event or activity in your neighbourhood. Include: what the event is, when it happens, who can go, and why you want to go. Write 80–100 words.