A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 15

Reading

Maria loves visiting the farmer's market every Saturday morning. She goes there to buy fresh vegetables, fruit, and bread from local farmers. The market opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 1 p.m. Maria always arrives early because the best tomatoes and strawberries sell out quickly. She knows many of the sellers by name now. Last week, she met a new farmer who grows organic eggs and cheese. Maria bought some cheese and it was delicious. She thinks the prices are fair and the food is fresher than the supermarket. Her friend Tom sometimes goes with her, but he prefers shopping online. Maria tries to convince him that visiting the market is more fun and healthy. She says the sellers can tell you how to cook the food and give you recipes.

1. What time does the farmer's market open?

A) 7 a.m. B) 8 a.m. C) 9 a.m. D) 10 a.m.

2. Why does Maria arrive early at the market?

A) The market is crowded. B) She wants fresh fruit and vegetables before they sell out. C) The sellers ask her to come early. D) She needs to help set up.

3. What did Maria buy from the new farmer?

A) Eggs B) Vegetables C) Cheese and eggs D) Bread

4. What does Tom prefer to do?

A) Visit the market with Maria B) Shop online C) Cook at home D) Sell vegetables

5. According to Maria, what is one advantage of the market?

A) It opens earlier than supermarkets. B) Sellers can give you recipes. C) It is cheaper than online shopping. D) It has more parking.

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

Every morning, Tom drives to work in his car. He ___1___ about thirty minutes to get there. Tom works at a restaurant in the city centre. He ___2___ a chef there for five years. Every day he arrives at 9 a.m. and ___3___ home at 6 p.m. Tom loves his job because he ___4___ cooking. He ___5___ new dishes every week. His boss is very nice and ___6___ him to try different ideas. On weekends, Tom doesn't work, so he ___7___ more time with his family. He usually ___8___ cooking for them at home.

1. Gap 1: Tom ___1___ about thirty minutes to get there.

A) takes B) makes C) spends D) does

2. Gap 2: He ___2___ a chef there for five years.

A) is B) was C) has been D) will be

3. Gap 3: Every day he arrives at 9 a.m. and ___3___ home at 6 p.m.

A) goes B) gets C) leaves D) comes

4. Gap 4: Tom loves his job because he ___4___ cooking.

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

5. Gap 5: He ___5___ new dishes every week.

A) makes B) does C) cooks D) tries

6. Gap 6: His boss is very nice and ___6___ him to try different ideas.

A) lets B) helps C) tells D) asks

7. Gap 7: On weekends, Tom doesn't work, so he ___7___ more time with his family.

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

8. Gap 8: He usually ___8___ cooking for them at home.

A) does B) makes C) enjoys D) likes

Writing

Your pen friend from another country wants to know about a market or shop that you like. Write about it in 80-100 words. Say: what it is, where it is, what you can buy there, and why you like it.