A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 5

Listening

Listen first, then answer. A Day at the Farmers Market

1. How often does Alice come to the farmers market?

A) Every day B) Every Saturday C) Every month D) Once a year

2. What did Alice buy at the farmers market last week?

A) Honey and bread B) Strawberry jam and tea C) Tomatoes and flowers D) Apple jam and vegetables

3. Why does Alice prefer buying vegetables at the farmers market?

A) They are cheaper and fresher than at the supermarket B) The supermarket doesn't sell vegetables C) They are more expensive but better quality D) The market is closer to her home

4. What time of day are the farmers market bread made?

A) In the evening B) Yesterday C) This morning D) Two days ago

5. What does the honey seller also sell?

A) Flowers and tomatoes B) Jam and tea C) Bread and vegetables D) Fruit and honey only

Show transcript

alice: Hi George! I'm so glad you could come to the farmers market with me today. I've been coming here every Saturday for about two months now, and I really love it. george: It's nice! There are so many different stalls. What do you usually buy here? alice: Well, I mostly come for the vegetables and fruit. The tomatoes here are much fresher and cheaper than at the supermarket. I also buy bread from that stall over there - they make it this morning. And sometimes I get flowers for my kitchen table. george: That sounds great. Oh, what about the honey stand? I can smell something sweet from there. alice: Yes! That's my favorite. The woman there makes honey from her own bees. She also sells jam and some lovely tea. Last week I bought strawberry jam, and it was delicious. Today I think I'll get some apple jam. george: How much does everything usually cost? Is it expensive? alice: No, it's quite reasonable. The prices are similar to the supermarket, but the quality is better. Plus, you're helping local farmers. We should come back next Saturday - they have different things every week. george: Definitely! Let's get some tomatoes and that apple jam then.

Reading

Sarah loves visiting the local swimming pool on weekends. She usually goes there on Saturday mornings with her friend Tom. The pool is very modern and has three different areas: a large pool for competitive swimming, a shallow pool for children, and a relaxation area with hot water. The staff are friendly and helpful. Sarah enjoys swimming for about two hours, and afterwards they often go to the café inside the pool building to have a drink and chat. Tom prefers the diving board, but Sarah thinks it is too scary. Last month, the pool opened a new gym facility next to the swimming areas. Sarah is thinking about joining the gym because she wants to stay fit. Membership costs £25 per month, which is quite reasonable. The pool is only ten minutes' walk from her house, so it is very convenient.

1. When does Sarah usually visit the swimming pool?

A) On Friday evenings B) On Saturday mornings C) On Sunday afternoons D) On weekday evenings

2. What does the pool have in its relaxation area?

A) A restaurant and bar B) A children's playground C) Hot water D) A diving board

3. Why does Sarah not use the diving board?

A) It is broken B) She thinks it is too scary C) Tom does not want her to D) It is only for adults

4. What new facility did the pool open last month?

A) A café B) A changing room C) A gym D) A hotel

5. How much does gym membership cost?

A) £10 per month B) £15 per month C) £25 per month D) £50 per month

Real-life notices

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

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.

LIBRARY CLOSES AT 6PM ON FRIDAYS

A) The library is open latest on Fridays. B) The library shuts earlier on Fridays than other days. C) The library is closed all day Friday.

CAR PARK FULL — TRY STREET PARKING

A) There is no more space in the car park. B) The car park is closed for repairs. C) Street parking is not allowed today.

PLEASE TAKE A TICKET AND WAIT TO BE CALLED

A) You will be served in the order you arrived. B) You should go straight to the front. C) Tickets cost extra money here.

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.

Use of English

My brother works in an office in the city centre. He starts work at 9 o'clock every morning. ___1___ journey takes him about thirty minutes by bus. He shares an office ___2___ four other people. They all have computers and telephones on ___3___ desks. My brother ___4___ lunch at 12 o'clock with his colleagues. They usually eat in the office cafeteria. ___5___ afternoon, he has meetings with different departments. He finishes work at 5 o'clock and takes the bus home. My brother ___6___ his job because it is interesting and the people are friendly. However, he would ___7___ to work from home two days a week. His company is thinking ___8___ this idea at the moment.

1. Gap 1: Which word completes the sentence?

A) His B) He C) Him D) Himself

2. Gap 2: Which preposition is correct?

A) with B) from C) to D) for

3. Gap 3: Which word is needed?

A) them B) their C) theirs D) there

4. Gap 4: Which verb form is correct?

A) have B) has C) having D) had

5. Gap 5: Which word completes this phrase?

A) In B) On C) At D) By

6. Gap 6: Which verb is needed?

A) like B) likes C) liked D) liking

7. Gap 7: Which modal verb completes this sentence?

A) like B) likes C) liked D) liking

8. Gap 8: Which preposition is correct?

A) at B) about C) for D) with

Writing

Your English friend wants to know about your favourite free time activity. Write an email (80–100 words) telling them about an activity you enjoy. Say what it is, why you like it, how often you do it, and who you do it with.