A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 16

Reading

Sarah loves helping others in her free time. Every Saturday, she volunteers at the local animal shelter. She cleans the cages, gives food to the cats and dogs, and plays with them. The work is hard but she feels happy because the animals are safe and healthy. Last month, a small kitten arrived at the shelter. Nobody wanted to adopt it because it was shy. Sarah spent extra time with the kitten every day. Now the kitten is friendly and two weeks ago, a family adopted it. Sarah was very sad to see the kitten leave, but she was also very proud. Her friends think volunteering is boring, but Sarah thinks it is the best way to spend her weekend. Next month, she wants to help at the shelter with her mother.

1. What does Sarah do at the animal shelter?

A) She teaches people about animals B) She cleans cages and plays with the animals C) She sells food to visitors D) She works as a veterinarian

2. Why was the kitten difficult to adopt?

A) It was very old B) It was not healthy C) It was shy and not friendly D) It was too big

3. How did Sarah feel when the kitten left the shelter?

A) Happy and proud B) Sad but proud C) Angry and disappointed D) Confused and worried

4. What do Sarah's friends think about volunteering?

A) It is exciting B) It is important C) It is boring D) It is difficult

5. What does Sarah want to do next month?

A) Find a new job at the shelter B) Volunteer with her mother C) Adopt another kitten D) Work with cats only

Real-life notices

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

PLEASE QUEUE HERE

A) You should stand in line at this spot. B) This area is closed to the public. C) You can sit down here while you wait.

NO ENTRY — STAFF ONLY

A) Everyone can come in here. B) Only workers can go in here. C) This door is always locked.

FRAGILE — HANDLE WITH CARE

A) This item breaks easily, so be gentle with it. B) This item is very heavy. C) This item cannot be moved.

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT

A) Children can come here alone. B) An adult needs to be with any child here. C) Only adults are allowed here.

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.

Use of English

My job at the café is interesting. I start work at 7 o'clock every morning. ___1___ breakfast time, I serve coffee and toast to customers. At 10 a.m., we ___2___ lunch items on the menu. My manager is very nice and ___3___ me with difficult tasks. I usually finish at 2 p.m., but on Saturdays I work ___4___ 6 p.m. I like ___5___ here because my colleagues are friendly. Last week, I learned ___6___ to make special coffee drinks. Next month, I hope ___7___ promoted to supervisor. The café is close to my house, ___8___ it takes only ten minutes to walk there.

1. Gap 1: Which word is correct?

A) While B) During C) When D) At

2. Gap 2: Which word is correct?

A) add B) adds C) added D) adding

3. Gap 3: Which word is correct?

A) helps B) help C) helped D) helping

4. Gap 4: Which word is correct?

A) until B) at C) before D) for

5. Gap 5: Which word is correct?

A) working B) to work C) work D) works

6. Gap 6: Which word is correct?

A) what B) how C) which D) when

7. Gap 7: Which word is correct?

A) get B) to get C) getting D) gets

8. Gap 8: Which word is correct?

A) so B) and C) but D) because

Writing

Write an email to a friend about a place you visited recently. Say where it is, what you did there, what the weather was like, and when you want to go again. Write 80–100 words.