A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 28

Listening

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

alice: Hi, I'm looking to buy my first proper camera. Could you recommend one for a beginner? george: Of course! This model here is great for beginners. It costs two hundred and fifty pounds and comes with a basic lens. alice: That's a good price. Does it come with a memory card? george: No, memory cards are sold separately. A good one costs about fifteen pounds. alice: I see. What about a camera bag to protect it? george: Yes, we have bags starting at twenty pounds. I'd recommend one to keep the camera safe. alice: Okay, I'll take the camera, a memory card, and a bag, please. george: Great choice. That comes to two hundred and eighty-five pounds altogether. Would you like to add a two-year warranty for fifteen pounds more? alice: Yes, that sounds like a good idea. I'll add the warranty too.

1. How much does the camera cost?

A) Two hundred pounds B) Two hundred and fifty pounds C) Two hundred and eighty pounds D) Three hundred pounds

2. How much does a memory card cost?

A) Ten pounds B) Fifteen pounds C) Twenty pounds D) Twenty-five pounds

3. How much does the cheapest camera bag cost?

A) Ten pounds B) Fifteen pounds C) Twenty pounds D) Thirty pounds

4. What is the total before the warranty?

A) Two hundred and fifty pounds B) Two hundred and sixty-five pounds C) Two hundred and eighty-five pounds D) Three hundred pounds

5. How much is the warranty?

A) Ten pounds B) Fifteen pounds C) Twenty pounds D) Twenty-five pounds

Reading

Marco has always been interested in photography, but he only had his phone camera until last year, when he saved enough money to buy his first proper camera. Since then, he has spent almost every weekend taking photos of nature, buildings, and people in his city. Marco joined an online photography group where members share their pictures and give each other feedback. At first, he felt nervous about sharing his work because he thought his photos were not good enough, but the group members were kind and encouraging. Last month, one of Marco's photos of a sunset over the river was chosen for a small local exhibition. Marco could not believe it when he saw his photo on the gallery wall, and he immediately called his parents to tell them the exciting news.

1. What did Marco use before buying a proper camera?

A) A borrowed camera B) His phone camera C) A film camera D) Nothing at all

2. What does Marco do most weekends?

A) He plays sports B) He takes photos C) He works D) He studies

3. Why did Marco feel nervous about the online group?

A) He didn't know anyone B) He thought his photos were not good enough C) He was too busy D) He didn't like sharing photos

4. What happened to one of Marco's photos last month?

A) It was deleted B) It won a competition C) It was chosen for a local exhibition D) It was published in a magazine

5. What did Marco do when he saw his photo?

A) He cried B) He called his parents C) He took another photo D) He left quietly

Real-life notices

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

WET FLOOR — PLEASE WALK CAREFULLY

A) The floor has just been cleaned and could be slippery. B) The floor is very dry today. C) You should run to avoid getting wet.

KEEP OFF THE GRASS

A) You should not walk on the grass. B) You must cut the grass. C) Dogs are allowed on the grass.

REDUCED TO CLEAR — LAST FEW DAYS

A) These items will soon be more expensive. B) These items are cheaper because the shop wants to sell the last ones. C) These items have just arrived in the shop.

DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS

A) Visitors should not give food to the animals. B) The animals have already eaten. C) Only staff can see the animals.

BATTERY LOW — PLEASE CHARGE SOON

A) The battery is completely full. B) The device needs charging before long. C) The device does not need a battery.

Use of English

Photography ___1___ one of the most popular hobbies today, especially since smartphones have good cameras. My neighbour, Priya, ___2___ photos since she was a teenager, and she now runs a small photography business. She ___3___ me that the most important thing is understanding light, not having expensive equipment. Last summer, Priya ___4___ to a wedding to take photographs for the first time professionally. She ___5___ very nervous beforehand, but everything went smoothly on the day. The couple ___6___ delighted with the photos when they saw them a week later. Since then, Priya ___7___ several more wedding bookings, and her business ___8___ growing steadily.

1. Gap 1: What has photography become?

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

2. Gap 2: How long has Priya taken photos?

A) takes B) took C) has taken D) taking

3. Gap 3: What did she tell the writer?

A) tell B) told C) tells D) telling

4. Gap 4: What did she do last summer?

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

5. Gap 5: How did she feel beforehand?

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

6. Gap 6: How did the couple feel?

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

7. Gap 7: What has Priya received since then?

A) receives B) received C) has received D) receiving

8. Gap 8: What is happening to her business?

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

Writing

Write an email to a friend (80-100 words) about a hobby you enjoy, such as photography, art, or another creative activity. Describe how you started, what you do, and any achievement you are proud of.