A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 3

Listening

Listen first, then answer. A2 Key Mock Exam - Listening Section: Coffee Shop Opening

1. What time does the coffee shop open on Sundays?

A) 8 AM B) 10 AM C) 6 PM D) 4 PM

2. Where does the coffee come from?

A) A large company in the city B) A local farm 20 kilometers away C) An international coffee company D) A farm in another country

3. How much does a coffee cost?

A) Two pounds B) Two pounds fifty C) Three pounds D) Three pounds fifty

4. Which day of the week is the shop closed?

A) Monday B) Friday C) Saturday D) No day – it's open every day except Sunday has different hours

5. What is the special promotion this week?

A) Buy one coffee, get one free B) Buy two coffees, get one cake free C) Buy two cakes, get one coffee free D) All cakes are half price

Show transcript

alice: Hi everyone, thanks for coming to our new coffee shop opening today! I'm Alice, the manager. We're really excited to welcome you to Bean There. Just to tell you about us – we opened this morning at 8 AM, and we'll be open Monday to Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM. On Sundays, we open later at 10 AM and close at 4 PM. We serve fresh coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and homemade cakes. All our coffee comes from a local farm about 20 kilometers away, so it's always fresh. We also have free WiFi for everyone, so you can work here if you like. Our prices are very reasonable – a coffee is three pounds fifty, and a slice of cake is two pounds. We have four different types of cake: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and carrot cake. We're having a special promotion this week: buy two coffees, get one cake free! We hope you'll visit us again soon. Thank you!

Reading

Sarah loves painting in her free time. Every Saturday morning, she goes to the local art centre near her home. She has been studying art for three years now. Her favourite subjects are animals and nature. Last month, she won a small competition at the art centre. Her family is very proud of her. Sarah also teaches painting to children on Wednesday evenings. She says that teaching helps her learn new techniques. She sells some of her paintings online and earns extra money. Next year, Sarah wants to study art at university. Her dream is to become a professional artist. She believes that hard work and practice are the keys to success.

1. How often does Sarah go to the art centre?

A) Every evening B) Every Saturday morning C) Three times a week D) Every Wednesday

2. What does Sarah like to paint?

A) Buildings and cities B) People and faces C) Animals and nature D) Boats and beaches

3. Why does Sarah teach children on Wednesdays?

A) She needs the money B) She has free time C) It helps her learn new techniques D) The art centre asks her to

4. What does Sarah want to do next year?

A) Open an art shop B) Move to a new city C) Study art at university D) Teach more children

5. How does Sarah earn money from art?

A) By teaching children only B) By selling paintings online C) By working at the art centre D) By giving private lessons

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

Tom works as a chef in a busy restaurant. He ___1___ at 6 a.m. every day to prepare meals for lunch service. Tom enjoys cooking because he likes ___2___ people happy with delicious food. He learned to cook from his grandmother who ___3___ a cook for many years. His favourite dish ___4___ pasta with fresh vegetables. The restaurant is ___5___ every evening, especially on Fridays. Tom's team ___6___ with him very well. Last week, a newspaper wrote about the restaurant, and now many new customers ___7___ to eat there. Tom wants ___8___ his own restaurant someday.

1. Gap 1: What verb completes the sentence?

A) arrives B) goes C) leaves D) comes

2. Gap 2: What form is needed after 'likes'?

A) make B) making C) made D) to making

3. Gap 3: What verb form completes this relative clause?

A) was B) is C) has been D) were

4. Gap 4: What verb is correct here?

A) is B) are C) am D) be

5. Gap 5: What adjective fits this context?

A) full B) empty C) quiet D) closed

6. Gap 6: What verb is needed?

A) works B) works out C) gets on D) gives up

7. Gap 7: What verb form is correct?

A) comes B) come C) are coming D) came

8. Gap 8: What form follows 'wants'?

A) open B) opening C) to open D) opened

Writing

Write about a hobby or sport you enjoy. Include: what it is, how often you do it, why you like it, and what you want to achieve with it in the future. Write 80–100 words.