A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 29

Listening

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

alice: Hi, I saw your running club online and I'd like to join. Can you tell me more? george: Of course! We meet every Sunday morning at eight o'clock in the park by the lake. alice: That's early, but I don't mind. Is there a membership fee? george: Yes, it's twelve pounds a month, which covers coaching and entry to two club races each year. alice: That sounds reasonable. What level of runner do I need to be? george: We welcome all levels, from beginners to experienced runners. We split into groups based on speed. alice: Great, I'm quite new to running. What should I bring on my first visit? george: Just bring running shoes, water, and comfortable clothes. We provide everything else you need. alice: Perfect, I'll come this Sunday then. Thank you for the information.

1. What time does the club meet?

A) Seven o'clock B) Eight o'clock C) Nine o'clock D) Ten o'clock

2. Where do they meet?

A) At the gym B) In the park by the lake C) At the sports centre D) At the school

3. How much is the monthly membership?

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

4. What does the fee cover?

A) Only coaching B) Coaching and entry to two races C) Running shoes D) Nothing extra

5. What should Alice bring on her first visit?

A) Nothing B) Running shoes, water, and comfortable clothes C) A stopwatch D) Money for a race

Reading

Nina has decided to run her first half marathon next spring, so she started a training plan six months in advance. Her plan includes running three times a week, with one short run, one medium run, and one long run each week. At the beginning, running just five kilometres felt exhausting, but after two months of consistent training, Nina could comfortably run ten kilometres without stopping. She joined a local running club, where members meet every Sunday morning to train together and share tips about nutrition and injury prevention. Nina's biggest challenge has been running in cold, dark mornings during winter, but she says having training partners has made it much easier to stay motivated. She is now confident she will complete the half marathon successfully.

1. What is Nina training for?

A) A full marathon B) A half marathon C) A cycling race D) A swimming competition

2. How many times a week does Nina run?

A) Twice B) Three times C) Four times D) Five times

3. How did running five kilometres feel at the beginning?

A) Easy B) Boring C) Exhausting D) Fun

4. When does the running club meet?

A) Saturday mornings B) Sunday mornings C) Every evening D) Friday afternoons

5. What has been Nina's biggest challenge?

A) Finding time to train B) Running in cold, dark mornings C) Buying running shoes D) Finding a running club

Real-life notices

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

LAST ADMISSION 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING

A) You can enter at any time, even after closing. B) You must arrive at least half an hour before closing time to get in. C) The building closes thirty minutes after it opens.

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE — TODAY ONLY

A) If you buy one item today, you get a second one free. B) Everything is free today. C) You must buy two items to get a discount tomorrow.

NO PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE MUSEUM

A) You can take pictures anywhere in the museum. B) Taking photos is not allowed inside the museum. C) You need to pay extra to take photos.

SALE ENDS SUNDAY

A) The sale prices are only available until Sunday. B) The sale starts on Sunday. C) The shop is closed until Sunday.

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.

Use of English

Running ___1___ increasingly popular in recent years, with more people joining races of all distances. My colleague, Ahmed, ___2___ for a marathon for the past four months, waking up early every day to train before work. He ___3___ me that the hardest part is not the physical training but staying motivated on cold mornings. Last week, Ahmed ___4___ his longest run ever, covering thirty kilometres in just over three hours. He ___5___ exhausted afterwards but also extremely proud of himself. His running club ___6___ him useful advice about stretching and recovery, which has helped him avoid injuries. Ahmed ___7___ the marathon is only three weeks away now, and he ___8___ nervous but excited about race day.

1. Gap 1: What has happened to running?

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

2. Gap 2: What has Ahmed done for four months?

A) train B) trains C) has trained D) training

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

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

4. Gap 4: What did Ahmed do last week?

A) run B) runs C) ran D) running

5. Gap 5: How did he feel afterwards?

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

6. Gap 6: What has the club given him?

A) give B) gives C) has given D) giving

7. Gap 7: What does Ahmed say?

A) say B) says C) said D) saying

8. Gap 8: How does Ahmed feel about race day?

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

Writing

Write an email to a friend (80-100 words) about training for a sport or event. Describe your training plan, your biggest challenge, and how you stay motivated.