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Reading P123a

This document contains a practice test for the Reading and Writing section of the KET exam. It includes multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions testing vocabulary, grammar, matching sentences to notices, and completing conversations. The test focuses on common errors for KET candidates involving pronouns, prepositions, and verbs like go, come and arrive.
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Reading P123a

This document contains a practice test for the Reading and Writing section of the KET exam. It includes multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions testing vocabulary, grammar, matching sentences to notices, and completing conversations. The test focuses on common errors for KET candidates involving pronouns, prepositions, and verbs like go, come and arrive.
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Test 1 Training
Reading and
Writing Part 1
In this part you:
. read eight notices and five
sentences . choose one notice
to match each sentence

Vocabulary Focus on
meaning 1 Match words
and phrases 1-9 with the
words in the box.

hard large
almost
quickly
dangerous near cheap
return more small
Tip! In Part 1, the sentences and
notices sometimes
have the same words, but the
words don't always have the same
meaning. When you match them,
look for words that have the same
meaning.
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Example not farnear... 1


not expensive 2 little 3 not
easy
4 fast 5 unsafe 6 big
7 nearly 8 extra 9 put back
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2
Does the sentence match the
notice? Write yes or no.
Example 0 It is possible to swim
here.
No swimming in this river!
1 You must not camp in this
place. 2 Anyone can sit on
these. 3 It is dangerous to go
fishing here. 4 Children can
play in this place. 5 You must
leave your bicycles here. 6
You can find animals in this
place.
Forest campsite. Now open!
Seats are for adults only
Danger! No swimming in this
river. Under-12s playground
Do not walk on cycling paths
There are bears in this wood!

3
Choose the correct sentence,
a or b, for each notice.
Example O a You should run.
• No running! b You must
walk
Tip! The notices and sentences
often have words
like can, cannot, should (not) and
must (not). Be sure you know what
they mean.
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b It is possible to use this
door. 2 a You may cycle here.
b You must not ride here. 3
a You should not turn off your
mobile.
b You cannot use mobiles. 4 a
You can buy a drink.
b You have to bring a drink.
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Reading and Writing Part 1

Test 1 Exam practice


Reading and Writing •
Part 1
Questions 1-5

Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?


For questions 1-5, mark the correct
letter A-H on your answer sheet.

Example:

0
Answer:
You can eat on the grass or at the tables
here.
0
A
B
C
D
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1
People should not ride their bikes on
the green areas here.
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DANGER Falling rocks! No
camping near the castle ruins
2
It is unsafe for people to sleep in
tents here.

3
Do not go into the water here.
B
You should not play on these unless you
are younger than ten years old.
DO NOT GIVE ANY FOOD TO
WILD ANIMALS
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5
You must not collect wood to cook
food in this place.
Shiltock Forest No barbecues or fires
please!
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Advice 2 What verb has the same meaning


as sleep in a tent?
3 What sport can you do if you are in water? 5
What might you need to make if you want to
cook food outside?
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Guided river walks for young


people Maximum 10 in group
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Visitors to Park Walk! Please use this


area for picnics

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NO SWIMMING IN THIS PART OF THE


RIVER!
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Horseshoe Park
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Please stay on paths

Reading and Writing Part 1


Test 1 Exam practice
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Test 1 Training
Reading and Writing Part 2
In this part you:
. read five sentences
• choose one word (A, B or C) to
complete each sentence
Tip! In Part 2 read the sentences carefully and
try
each word in the space before you decide.
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Vocabulary Focus on meaning 1


Cross out the wrong word.
Example We've believed / decided to go
there more often. 1 We're all going to practise
/ try our swimming there. 2 I became /
began swimming when I was really young.
3 I want to spend / keep the whole day there
today. 4 I think I'll wear / carry my red swimming
costume. 5 I missed / lost my favourite blue
towel there last time! 6. It cost / spent four euros
to swim at my favourite pool. 7 My friends are
already standing / waiting for me at the
entrance. 8 I'm going to cycle / drive there now
on my racing bike!
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Tip! Look at the words before and after the space.

Remember!
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each
space. Example Daniel... took... some CDs
with him when he went to
his friend's flat. A
brought B put C took
1.........a DVD when you come to
my house, Anna!
A Take B Bring C Carry ............
and get your school bag. It's outside in the car.
A Come B Bring C Go 3 Can you
............ to my house now? I'll wait for
you.
A go
B arrive C come 4 Annabel ... her friend about
the party.
A spoke B told C chatted 5 I'm going to
...to Peter about the race.
A tell
Banswer C speak 6 He............... all
my questions about Tony.
A talked B said C answered
to take something there to bring something here to go
there to come here to talk/speak/chat to someone to say
to someone to tell/ask/answer someone

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KET candidates often make mistakes
with go, come and arrive and
prepositions. Correct the mistakes. 1
Can you go at my house tomorrow? 4
Will you come my house tonight? 2 I'd like to go
there on this Friday.
5 I'll arrive to your house at 6 p.m. 3 Come
here in my class at 8.30.
6 I arrived to there on Saturday.
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Reading and Writing Part 2

Test 1 Exam practice


Reading and Writing
Part 2
Questions 6 - 10
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Read the sentences about Tania and


her day at the pool. Choose the best
word (A, B or C) for each space. For
questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on your
answer sheet.
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Example: 0 Tania............
up early last Saturday because
she wanted to go to the pool.
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А
A grew
B got
C
stood
Answer: 0 ABS

6
Tania had a ...............
breakfast then rode her bike to the
pool.

A
short
Bready
C quick

She decided to.......... a


backpack to the pool
because she had lots to carry.

A bring
B moved
take
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Tania was pleased that the .
..
was hot and sunny.
Advice O In this sentence, Tania got
up means Tania woke up and got out of bed.
She grew up means where she lived while
she was young or she got older, e.g. I grew
up in New York.

She stood up means she got up on her


feet (perhaps she was sitting down
before), eg. The girl stood up when her
teacher came into the classroom. 6 Did
Tania eat her breakfast slowly? 7 Where
did she go with her backpack? 10 Look
at the word after the
space.
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A weather B heating C
temperature She ........
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swimming and reading. A
kept B spent c stayed
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In the afternoon, she read a


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Reading and Writing Part 2
Test 1 Exam practice
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Test 1 Training
Reading and Writing Part 3a
(Questions 11-15)
In this part you:
• read what someone says
• choose one answer (A, B or C) to complete the
conversation

Grammar Pronouns
1
Look at the words in bold. Cross out the two wrong words
Tip! Check that pronouns and people or things in the
answers.
match each other. Example Where are all the CDs?
He's / They're / I'm on that chair.
1 Do you like this beach? 2 What time will Maria arrive? 3
Is he going to cook those burgers? 4 Are you all
having fun? 5 Does your brother always dance like
that? 6 I've brought my new mobile.
Yes, 1/ they / you do! It / We / She didn't tell me. Yes! I
hope he doesn't burn them /it/ him! We're / He's / It's
having a great time, thanks! No! I've never seen her/him
/ you do that! Wow! Her / Its / Their screen is really big.

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Remember!
KET candidates often make mistakes with
it's and its. Read the conversations and write It's, or
Its. Example It...... a great picnic. Good!

.... going to snow!


Is it? gone to sleep
Oh yes. Shhhh! engine is really loud. Oh dear! on
December 11th.
I can't go that day. ...got a funny face.
Yes, it has! .name is Moggy.
That's a nice name!
Its goes with a noun:
The cat broke its leg. It's = It is or It has:
It's a great party. It's got big windows.

3
Tip! The response must be appropriate
to complete the conversation.
If a response is OK, put a tick (~). If a response is not
OK, put a cross (X). Example Are you going to dance? a
Yes, I will in a minute

b Yes, I did, thank you.

1 These burgers taste great!

2 I don't know that boy.


a I'd like to do that too! b They do, don't they! a I
think he's Jo's brother. b She is Jo's sister. a Let's
go for a swim! b They were too cold. a We went
there yesterday. b It is late, isn't it?
3 The sea looks great.

4 It's time to go home.


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Test 1 Training
Reading and Writing Part 3a (Questions 11-15)
Test 1 Exam practice
Reading and Writing • Part 3a
Questions 11 - 15

Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15, mark A, B or C on your


answer sheet.

Example:
How are you?
A
Fine, thanks.
B
I'm
13.

C My name is Jorge.

Answer: 0 ABC

11 Whose CD are they playing?


Advice
A B
No, that wasn't its name. It's Joel's, I think. its name is Cloudy.
C
11 Which wh- question word do we need for answer C?

14 Pronoun match! 15 Be careful! When? usually needs a time answer.


12 Did you enjoy that pizza?
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B C
loved it! Yes, please! They're amazing!

13 Who's that boy over there?


A B C
What does he like doing? No, he couldn't come. That's my best
friend.

14
Those girls are very good at dancing!
B C
She was fine, thanks! So do I! I know, they are!

15 When's Monica arriving?


A BC
She'll be here soon. Where's she going now? She went by bus.

Reading and Writing Part 3a


Test 1 Exam practice
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