A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 8

Listening

Listen first, then answer. Booking a Cooking Class

1. What time does the Saturday cooking class start?

A) 5:00 PM B) 2:00 PM C) 6:00 PM D) 12:00 PM

2. How much does each person pay for the class?

A) 25 pounds B) 30 pounds C) 35 pounds D) 40 pounds

3. How many types of pasta will they learn to make?

A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five

4. How many people are already booked for Saturday's class?

A) Two B) Four C) Six D) Eight

5. What does the chef say students must bring?

A) Flour and eggs B) An apron if they prefer C) Their own pasta machine D) Money in cash

Show transcript

alice: Hello, I'm calling about the cooking classes advertised on your website. I'm interested in the Italian pasta workshop. george: Hi there! Yes, we have several pasta classes available. Let me check the schedule. We have sessions on Tuesday evenings at six o'clock, and Saturday afternoons at two. Which day works better for you? alice: Saturday afternoon would be perfect. How many people can join? I'd like to bring my sister as well. george: Great! We can have up to twelve people per class. The Saturday class currently has four people signed up, so there's plenty of room. Each person is thirty-five pounds, and the class is two hours long. You'll learn to make three different types of pasta from scratch. alice: That sounds wonderful. And do you provide all the ingredients and equipment, or should we bring anything? george: We provide everything you need, including flour, eggs, and the pasta machines. You just need to bring an apron if you prefer. Would you like me to book both of you in for this Saturday? alice: Yes, please! Book two spots for Alice Thompson and Sarah Thompson.

Reading

FoodNow is a popular food delivery app that brings restaurant meals to your home in 30 minutes or less. You can browse menus from hundreds of local restaurants, compare prices, and read customer reviews before you order. The app works in most cities and is available on phones and computers. Orders cost between £5 and £50, and delivery is free if you spend more than £15. FoodNow also offers a subscription plan called FoodNow Plus. Members pay £4.99 per month and get free delivery on all orders, plus 10% discount on food. The company delivers every day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. If there is a problem with your order, the customer service team can help you within two hours.

1. How long does FoodNow promise to deliver food?

A) 20 minutes B) 30 minutes or less C) 45 minutes D) 1 hour

2. What do you need to spend to get free delivery without a subscription?

A) £5 B) £10 C) £15 D) £20

3. How much discount do FoodNow Plus members get on food?

A) 5% B) 10% C) 15% D) 20%

4. Until what time does FoodNow deliver each day?

A) 9 p.m. B) 10 p.m. C) 11 p.m. D) 12 a.m.

5. How quickly does customer service help with problems?

A) Within 30 minutes B) Within one hour C) Within two hours D) Within three hours

Real-life notices

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

PLEASE RETURN TRAYS TO THE COUNTER

A) Trays should stay on the table. B) Customers should bring their tray back to the counter when finished. C) Trays are not provided in this restaurant.

LIFT OUT OF ORDER — PLEASE USE STAIRS

A) The lift is working normally. B) You cannot use the lift, so use the stairs instead. C) The stairs are closed today.

DOORS CLOSE 2 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE

A) The doors stay open until the train leaves. B) The doors shut a short time before the train leaves. C) The doors are always open.

PLEASE SWITCH OFF YOUR PHONE DURING THE PERFORMANCE

A) Phones should stay on quietly during the show. B) Phones must be turned off while the show is on. C) Phones are not allowed in the building at all.

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.

Use of English

Last weekend, I tried a new hobby: rock climbing at an indoor gym. I was very nervous at first because I ___1___ never done it before. My friend Sarah taught ___2___ the basic techniques. She showed me ___3___ the rope and safety equipment correctly. After one hour, I felt more confident. The gym ___4___ many different climbing walls for beginners and advanced climbers. Everyone was friendly ___5___ helpful. I was tired after the session, but I had a ___6___ time. Now I want to go back next weekend. Sarah says ___7___ she comes with me again, I can try a harder wall. I think climbing ___8___ my new favourite activity!

1. Gap 1: Which verb form is correct?

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

2. Gap 2: Which pronoun is correct?

A) me B) I C) my D) mine

3. Gap 3: Which infinitive form is correct?

A) how use B) how to use C) how using D) how used

4. Gap 4: Which verb is correct?

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

5. Gap 5: Which word completes the phrase?

A) but B) or C) and D) because

6. Gap 6: Which word is correct?

A) good B) great C) well D) better

7. Gap 7: Which word is correct?

A) if B) unless C) when D) until

8. Gap 8: Which verb phrase is correct?

A) will become B) became C) is becoming D) becomes

Writing

Write an email to a friend (80–100 words) inviting them to try a new activity with you. Say what activity it is, when you want to go, why you think they will enjoy it, and ask them to confirm if they can come.