A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 9

Reading

FastFood Express is a popular food delivery app in most cities. You can order meals from restaurants in just a few minutes. The app shows photos of all the food so you can decide what you want. After you choose your items, you enter your delivery address and payment details. Delivery usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. The app tells you exactly where your driver is, so you know when food will arrive. You can pay by card or cash when the driver comes to your door. Many restaurants offer special discounts on the app. If your food arrives late or you have a problem, you can message the restaurant directly through the app. FastFood Express charges a small delivery fee of around $2 to $5 depending on distance.

1. How long does delivery usually take with FastFood Express?

A) 15 to 20 minutes B) 30 to 45 minutes C) 50 to 60 minutes D) 1 to 2 hours

2. What can you do if your food arrives late?

A) Call the police B) Go to the restaurant C) Message the restaurant through the app D) Send an email to the company

3. What payment methods does FastFood Express accept?

A) Card only B) Cash only C) Card and bank transfer D) Card and cash

4. How much is the delivery fee?

A) Always $5 B) Always $2 C) $2 to $5 depending on distance D) $10 minimum

5. Why might the app show photos of food?

A) To make the app look nice B) To help customers decide what to order C) Because it is required by law D) To advertise the delivery drivers

Real-life notices

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

BIKES HALF PRICE — This week only

A) You can buy a bike for less money this week. B) Bikes are not allowed in the shop this week. C) You must return your bike this week.

SCHOOL TRIP: MEET AT THE GATE, 8.30AM SHARP

A) Students can arrive any time before 8.30. B) Students must be at the gate by 8.30 exactly. C) The trip starts at the school gate at 8.30 in the evening.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE LEAVING THE STORE

A) You can take items and pay later. B) You need to pay for everything before you go. C) Some items in the store are free.

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE: ONE SMALL BAG PER PASSENGER

A) Passengers may bring as many bags as they like. B) Each passenger can bring one small bag. C) Bags are not allowed on this journey.

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.

Use of English

My friend Marco ___1___ a new job last month. He works as a chef in a busy restaurant downtown. Every day he ___2___ to work at 5 p.m. and finishes at 11 p.m. The job is very tiring, but Marco enjoys ___3___ because he loves cooking. He ___4___ cook many different dishes – Italian, Chinese and Mexican food. On weekends, he ___5___ go to the beach with his girlfriend. Next year, Marco ___6___ to open his own small café. His family ___7___ very proud of him. They often ___8___ to the restaurant to eat his food.

1. Gap 1 – What is the correct form?

A) start B) started C) starts D) starting

2. Gap 2 – What is the correct form?

A) goes B) go C) went D) going

3. Gap 3 – What is the correct form?

A) it B) him C) this D) that

4. Gap 4 – What is the correct form?

A) can B) cans C) could D) canning

5. Gap 5 – What is the correct form?

A) must B) can C) will D) should

6. Gap 6 – What is the correct form?

A) want B) wants C) wanted D) will want

7. Gap 7 – What is the correct form?

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

8. Gap 8 – What is the correct form?

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

Writing

Write an email (80–100 words) to a restaurant manager. Complain about a recent experience with a food delivery service. Explain what the problem was and what you would like the restaurant to do about it.