A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 18

Reading

Sam works as a volunteer at the local community centre every Saturday. She helps with the children's art classes and organizes activities for young people. The centre offers many programs including sports, music lessons, and craft workshops. Last month, Sam helped paint the main hall with other volunteers. The work was hard but fun, and they finished in just one day. Now the centre looks much brighter and more welcoming. Sam loves volunteering because she meets new friends and helps her community. She says the best part is seeing children smile and enjoy the activities. Next month, the centre is planning a big summer festival, and Sam is excited to help organize it. She encourages all her friends to volunteer too.

1. What days does Sam volunteer at the community centre?

A) Wednesday B) Saturday C) Sunday D) Monday

2. What did Sam do last month with other volunteers?

A) Organized music lessons B) Taught art classes C) Painted the main hall D) Planted flowers

3. Why does Sam enjoy volunteering?

A) She gets paid well B) She meets friends and helps her community C) She has nothing else to do D) She wants to become a teacher

4. What is the centre planning next month?

A) A music competition B) A summer festival C) A sports day D) A craft exhibition

5. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a program at the centre?

A) Sports B) Music lessons C) Language classes D) Craft workshops

Real-life notices

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

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.

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.

Use of English

My friend Jake wants to ___1___ more exercise. He goes to the gym three times a week. ___2___ morning, he runs for twenty minutes. Then he does some weights for about half an hour. Jake says exercise makes him feel ___3___ and more energetic. Last week, he ___4___ a swimming class too. He thinks swimming is ___5___ fun than running because the water is cool and comfortable. His gym ___6___ many different classes. Jake recommends the gym to all ___7___ friends. He believes that staying active is important ___8___ good health.

1. Gap 1: What verb completes the sentence?

A) do B) make C) take D) have

2. Gap 2: Which word fits?

A) Every B) Each C) All D) Some

3. Gap 3: Which adjective is correct?

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

4. Gap 4: What is the correct past tense?

A) join B) joins C) joined D) joining

5. Gap 5: Which word completes the comparison?

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

6. Gap 6: Which verb is needed?

A) has B) have C) had D) having

7. Gap 7: Which possessive pronoun fits?

A) his B) her C) its D) their

8. Gap 8: Which preposition is correct?

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

Writing

Write about a hobby or activity you enjoy (100–120 words). Explain what the activity is, why you like it, and how often you do it. You can include what skills you learn or who you do it with.