A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 24

Listening

No audio recorded for this one yet — read the conversation below, then answer. A2 Key Listening Mock Exam - Adopting a Pet

alice: Hello, I'm interested in adopting a dog from the shelter. Can you tell me more about the process? george: Of course! First, you fill out a form with some questions about your home and lifestyle. alice: Okay, and how long does that usually take? george: It only takes about fifteen minutes. Then one of our staff will show you the dogs available for adoption. alice: Great. Is there a fee for adopting a dog? george: Yes, the adoption fee is sixty pounds, which includes the dog's first vaccination and a health check. alice: That seems reasonable. Do you also provide any advice after we take the dog home? george: Yes, we give new owners a booklet with feeding and training tips, and you can call us anytime with questions. alice: Wonderful, thank you. Is it possible to visit today and meet some dogs? george: Absolutely, we're open until five o'clock today, so please come whenever you're ready.

1. What must Alice do first?

A) Pay a fee B) Fill out a form C) Meet the dogs D) Call the shelter

2. How long does the form take?

A) Five minutes B) Ten minutes C) Fifteen minutes D) Thirty minutes

3. How much is the adoption fee?

A) Forty pounds B) Fifty pounds C) Sixty pounds D) Seventy pounds

4. What does the fee include?

A) Only the dog B) A vaccination and health check C) A dog bed D) Food for a month

5. What time does the shelter close today?

A) Three o'clock B) Four o'clock C) Five o'clock D) Six o'clock

Reading

Emily has always loved animals, so when her local animal shelter asked for volunteers, she signed up immediately. Every Saturday morning, she spends three hours at the shelter, walking dogs, cleaning cages, and playing with cats that are waiting to be adopted. At first, Emily found it difficult to say goodbye when an animal she loved was adopted by a new family, but she now understands that finding them a good home is the most important thing. Last month, a small dog called Biscuit, who had lived at the shelter for over a year, was finally adopted by a kind elderly couple. Emily cried happy tears when she heard the news. She now hopes to study to become a veterinarian in the future so she can continue helping animals.

1. Why did Emily sign up to volunteer?

A) She needed money B) She has always loved animals C) Her school asked her to D) She wanted new friends

2. How long does Emily volunteer each Saturday?

A) One hour B) Two hours C) Three hours D) Four hours

3. What did Emily find difficult at first?

A) Cleaning cages B) Walking dogs C) Saying goodbye when animals were adopted D) Waking up early

4. Who adopted Biscuit?

A) A young family B) A kind elderly couple C) Emily herself D) A local shop owner

5. What does Emily hope to study in the future?

A) Teaching B) Cooking C) To become a veterinarian D) Business

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

My sister Hannah has volunteered at the local animal shelter for two years now. She ___1___ every Saturday morning to help feed and clean the animals. When she first started, she ___2___ very nervous around the bigger dogs, but now she feels completely comfortable. Hannah says the shelter always ___3___ more volunteers because there are so many animals to look after. Last week, she ___4___ a new kitten who had been left outside in the rain. The kitten ___5___ very frightened at first, but Hannah looked after it patiently. Within a few days, the kitten ___6___ much friendlier and started playing with the other cats. Hannah is hoping the kitten ___7___ a loving family soon. She believes every animal ___8___ a warm home and someone who cares for it.

1. Gap 1: What does Hannah do every Saturday?

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

2. Gap 2: How did she feel at first?

A) felt B) feels C) feel D) feeling

3. Gap 3: What does the shelter always need?

A) need B) needed C) needs D) needing

4. Gap 4: What happened last week?

A) find B) found C) finds D) finding

5. Gap 5: How did the kitten feel at first?

A) was B) is C) were D) be

6. Gap 6: What happened within a few days?

A) become B) became C) becomes D) becoming

7. Gap 7: What does Hannah hope for the kitten?

A) find B) finds C) will find D) found

8. Gap 8: What does every animal deserve?

A) deserve B) deserves C) deserved D) deserving

Writing

Write an email to a friend (80-100 words) about volunteering with animals or another cause. Describe what you do, how it makes you feel, and why it is important to you.