AI-generated practice paper in the style of A2 Key (KET) — original material, not a reproduction of any real exam paper.
Listening
No audio recorded for this one yet — read the conversation below, then answer. A2 Key Listening Mock Exam - Donating to the Food Bank
alice: Hello, I'd like to donate some food to your charity. What items do you need most?
george: Thank you! We currently need tinned vegetables, pasta, and rice the most.
alice: I have some tins and pasta at home. Where should I bring them?
george: You can drop donations at our centre on Green Street any weekday between nine and five.
alice: Understood. Do you also accept fresh food, like fruit or vegetables?
george: Yes, we do, but fresh food needs to be brought on Mondays or Thursdays, when we can distribute it quickly.
alice: That's helpful to know. Can I also volunteer some of my time?
george: Absolutely, we always welcome new volunteers. Just come along on a Wednesday evening at six o'clock.
alice: I'll try to come this Wednesday, then. Thank you for the information.
Reading
Every Wednesday evening, Farah volunteers at a local charity that collects and distributes food to families who need extra support. Her job is usually to sort donated food into boxes according to what type of food it is, such as tinned goods, fresh vegetables, or bread. Last week, the charity received an unusually large donation from a nearby supermarket, so Farah and the other volunteers had to work an extra hour to sort everything before it went to waste. Farah says the most rewarding part of volunteering is meeting the families who collect the food boxes, since many of them are always grateful and friendly. She has been volunteering for six months now and plans to continue for as long as she can, even after she starts university next year.
Real-life notices
Read each notice. Which sentence (A, B or C) is closest in meaning?
Use of English
Volunteering at a food bank ___1___ a regular part of my weekly routine over the past year. Every Friday afternoon, I ___2___ to the local centre to help sort donations from supermarkets and local residents. When I first started, I ___3___ surprised by how much food gets wasted unnecessarily by shops. My supervisor, Mrs Adebayo, ___4___ me how to check expiry dates carefully before putting items into boxes. Last month, our food bank ___5___ enough donations to help over two hundred families in just one week. I ___6___ proud whenever I see how much difference small donations can make. Some volunteers ___7___ at the food bank for many years, and they have become good friends of mine. I ___8___ to continue volunteering even after I start my new job next year.
Writing
Write an email to a friend (80-100 words) about volunteering or helping in your community. Describe what you do, how often, and why it is meaningful to you.