A2 Key (KET) Practice Paper 10

Reading

Emma is a 19-year-old student who loves photography. Every weekend, she takes photos of plants and animals in the local park. She shares her pictures on social media, and many people follow her account. Last month, a travel company asked her to take photos for their website. Emma was very happy because this is her dream job. She now spends two hours every day editing photos and replying to messages from followers. Her friends sometimes think she spends too much time on her phone, but Emma believes that social media helps her improve her skills and earn money. She hopes to become a professional photographer next year.

1. What does Emma like to photograph?

A) Buildings and streets B) Plants and animals C) People and families D) Cars and trains

2. Where does Emma take most of her photos?

A) At her school B) In her house C) In the local park D) In a studio

3. What did the travel company ask Emma to do?

A) Make videos for them B) Take photos for their website C) Design their app D) Write about their trips

4. How much time does Emma spend editing photos every day?

A) One hour B) Two hours C) Three hours D) Four hours

5. What is Emma's dream?

A) To travel around the world B) To become a teacher C) To become a professional photographer D) To own a park

Real-life notices

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

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.

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.

Use of English

Jake is a mechanic at a car repair shop. He ___1___ working with cars since he was a boy. Every morning, he ___2___ at 7 o'clock and drives to the shop. His job is interesting but sometimes ___3___. Last week, he repaired a broken engine for eight hours. Jake enjoys helping customers ___4___ their car problems. He always ___5___ them about the cost before he starts working. At lunch, he eats with his colleagues in the break room. Jake is good ___6___ his job because he is patient and careful. He hopes to ___7___ his own repair shop one day. After work, he usually goes to the gym or ___8___ time with his family.

1. Gap 1: Choose the correct verb form

A) is enjoying B) has enjoyed C) enjoys D) enjoyed

2. Gap 2: Choose the correct verb

A) arrives B) leaves C) starts D) finishes

3. Gap 3: Choose the correct adjective

A) easy B) boring C) tiring D) fun

4. Gap 4: Choose the correct preposition

A) solve B) solving C) to solve D) solved

5. Gap 5: Choose the correct verb

A) tells B) asks C) talks D) informs

6. Gap 6: Choose the correct preposition

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

7. Gap 7: Choose the correct verb form

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

8. Gap 8: Choose the correct verb

A) spends B) takes C) passes D) uses

Writing

You recently went to a food festival in your town. Write about your experience (about 80–100 words). Include: what food you tried, who you went with, what you liked best, and whether you will go again next year. Remember to use past tense.