Cambridge

Key English Test

1
WITH ANSWERS

Examination papers from

University of Cambridge
ESOL Examinations:
English for Speakers of
Other Languages
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Contents
Acknowledgements 4

To the student 5

Test 1 Paper 1 6
Paper 2 18
Paper 3 25

Test 2 Paper 1 26
Paper 2 38
Paper 3 45

Test 3 Paper 1 46
Paper 2 58
Paper 3 65

Test 4 Paper 1 66
Paper 2 78
Paper 3 85

Visual materials for Paper 3 86

Test 1 Key 94
Test 2 Key 102
Test 3 Key 110
Test 4 Key 118

Sample answer sheets 126

Test 1
PAPER 1 READING AND WRITING (1 hour 10 minutes)

PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–5
Which notice (A–H) says this (1–5)?
For questions 1–5, mark the correct letter A–H on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 We can answer your questions. E

1 You can’t drive this way. A

Adults £2.50
Under 12s FREE

2 Children do not have to pay. B

Shoes repaired while you wait

C
MIND YOUR HEAD
3 You can shop here six days a week.

D
Open 24 hours a day
4 Be careful when you stand up. E
INFORMATION

F
Police Notice
5 We work quickly.
Road Closed

G
Open daily 10–6
(except Mondays)

H
WAITING ROOM

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 Paper 1 Reading and Writing

PART 2
QUESTIONS 6–10

Read the sentences (6–10) about a birthday.

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
For questions 6–10, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 Nina .................................. up early that morning because it was her birthday. B

A stood B woke C came

6 Nina was very .................................. because she got lots of presents.

A interesting B lovely C happy

7 She .................................. some friends to her house for a party.

A decided B agreed C invited

8 Her mother made a big chocolate .................................. with ‘Happy Birthday’ on the top.

A meal B cake C dish

9 Nina and her friends had a great time, singing and dancing and .................................. to their
favourite music.

A listening B hearing C looking

10 When they had to go, everybody .................................. Nina and her mother for the party.

A said B thanked C told

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Test 1

PART 3
QUESTIONS 11–15

Complete the five conversations.

For conversations 11–15, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE A I’m 18. ANSWER

How are you? B I’m Peter.
C
C I’m fine.

11 It’s time for lunch. A Oh good!

B One hour.
C Half past twelve.

12 Would you like a drink? A I don’t like coffee.

B I prefer tea.
C Coffee, please.

13 How much was your new shirt? A It’s a red shirt.

B It was very cheap.
C It was in a shop.

14 I’m very sorry. A I’m afraid so.

B I think so.
C That’s all right.

15 Do you speak English? A No, I’m not.

B Only a little.
C Yes, very much.

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 Paper 1 Reading and Writing

QUESTIONS 16–20

Complete this conversation at a garage.

What does the woman say to the car mechanic?
For questions 16–20, mark the correct letter A–H on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

Mechanic: Good morning, Madam. What’s the problem?

Woman: 0 ..................... B

Mechanic: What do you mean? A I’d prefer the afternoon.

Woman: 16 .....................
B I’m not sure. The brakes
Mechanic: I see. We can probably repair that aren’t working very well.
easily. Can you leave the car now?

Woman: 17 ..................... C Oh! One other thing, how

much will it cost?
Mechanic: I’m sorry. We’re completely full on
Saturday.
D The engine is hard to start
Woman: 18 ..................... in the morning.

Mechanic: Yes, all right. Could you come in the

morning? E I work on Mondays.

Woman: 19 .....................
F I’m afraid I need it today.
Mechanic: OK. How about the weekend?

Woman: 20 .....................
G When I brake, the car goes
Mechanic: I’m not sure, but probably about £30. to the left.

Woman: That’s fine. I’ll see you on Monday.

H Oh. Could you do it on
Monday?

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Test 1

PART 4
QUESTIONS 21–27

Read the information about three books and then answer the questions.
For questions 21–27, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

New books this month

The Long Night Hospital or Cinema?
This is David Reilly’s first Marcie Jacome, who studies
book. David became a writer English in London, wrote this
after teaching English for story earlier this year.
several years. Tina is a young Brazilian
Maha is a nurse in northern woman whose dream is to
Australia, where she works in become a doctor. She goes to
a small hospital. One day a London to study English and
baby is so ill that Maha has to medicine but one day she
drive all night to get her to the Hard Work meets a man who asks her to
nearest big city. They have a This exciting story is Joanna go to the USA with him to
lot of problems getting there Jones’s twentieth. become a film star … What
and … Hard Work is about Sombat, will Tina do?
who works with his father, a
carpenter, in Thailand. They
work long, hard hours making
tables and chairs, but they do
not have any money. Then
one day a man dressed all in
black buys the most beautiful
table in the shop …

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 Paper 1 Reading and Writing

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 Which book is about somebody who works with doctors? A

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

21 Which book is by somebody who has written a lot of books?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

22 Which book is about somebody who is very poor?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

23 Which book is about somebody who would like to work in a hospital?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

24 Which book is by somebody who worked in a school?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

25 Which book is about a difficult journey?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

26 Which book is about a man and his son?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

27 Which book is by a student?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

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Test 1

PART 5
QUESTIONS 28–35

Read the information about Schnauzer dogs.

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (28–35).
For questions 28–35, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

Schnauzer Dogs
There are three sizes
0
..................... Schnauzer dog.
28
The two smaller sizes first ..................... to
England over 50 years ago, but the
29
Giant Schnauzer has not ..................... here very long. The name Giant is a good
one because the dogs are 65 to 67.5 cm high.
30
All the dogs ..................... long hair, which should be cut quite often. Most
31
smaller Schnauzers ..................... 32
grey in colour, ..................... the Giant Schnauzer is
usually black.
Schnauzers come from Germany, where farmers use the dogs to help
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..................... 34
with their sheep, and they are also used ..................... the police, because
Schnauzer dogs are very intelligent.
35
A Schnauzer makes ..................... nice family dog. It is friendly and very good
with young children.

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 Paper 1 Reading and Writing

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 A with B of C in B

28 A came B come C comes

29 A being B be C been

30 A has B have C had

31 A were B is C are

32 A or B if C but

33 A them B him C us

34 A from B by C to

35 A the B a C any

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Test 1

PART 6
QUESTIONS 36–40

Read the descriptions (36–40) of some words about holidays and travel.
What is the word for each description?
The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in
the word.
For questions 36–40, write the words on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 You can take photos of your holiday with this. a __

c __ m __
e __
r __
a

36 You need this to travel to some foreign countries. p __ __ __ __ __ __ __

37 You need to buy this before you get on a plane. t __ __ __ __ __

38 This is where you go to get a plane. a __ __ __ __ __ __

39 You put your clothes in this when you travel. s __ __ __ __ __ __ __

40 This person likes visiting different places. t __ __ __ __ __ __

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 Paper 1 Reading and Writing

PART 7
QUESTIONS 41–50

Complete this letter.

Write ONE word for each space (41–50).
For questions 41–50, write your words on the answer sheet.

28 Long Road
Brighton
22nd March
Dear Pat,
here ) three weeks ago. I’m
I arrived (Example: .....................
41
studying at a language school ..................... Brighton. The
42
students come ..................... many different countries and
43
I ..................... made a lot of new friends.
44
There ..................... classes for five hours every day. I
45
like ..................... 46
teacher very much. ..................... name is John
47
and he helps me ..................... I make a mistake.
I want 48
visit London next weekend because I
.....................
49
going back to my country on Monday. Can I
.....................
50
see you there? Please write to ..................... soon.
With best wishes from

Maria

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Test 1

PART 8
QUESTIONS 51–55

Read the notice and the note from Sheila.

Complete Andy’s notes.
For questions 51–55, write the information on the answer sheet.

WALTON COLLEGE FILM CLUB

Every Tuesday 8 p.m.
In the DRAMA STUDIO
2 April City Lights
9 April The Last King
Tickets Students £3.50
Visitors £5.00

2 April
Andy,
Let’s go to the Film Club next week. Can you get the tickets from the
college office? Remember we pay the cheaper price. I must study at
home for our exam on 8 April. Thanks!
See you next Tuesday in the Coffee Bar at 7.45, before it starts!
Sheila

Andy’s Notes
Film Club with Sheila
Day: Tuesday

Date: 51

Name of film: 52

Starting time: 53

Ticket price: 54 £

Meet Sheila in: 55

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 Paper 1 Reading and Writing

PART 9
QUESTION 56

Read the note from your friend Richard.

Write a postcard to tell him what he wants to know.

It’s great that you’re coming to see

me in England. Tell me when you are
coming, how long you want to stay
and what you want to do.

Write soon!
Richard

Write 25–35 words.

Write your postcard on the answer sheet.

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PAPER 2 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes, including 8 minutes transfer time)

PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–5

You will hear five short conversations.

You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation.
✓ under the right answer.
For questions 1–5, put a tick ■

EXAMPLE

0 What time is it?

A ■ B ■ C ✓
■

1 What have they forgotten?

A ■ B ■ C ■

2 What time does the train go?

A ■ B ■ C ■
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 Paper 2 Listening

3 Where is Room 22?

MAIN HALL

You are here

A ■ B ■ C ■

4 Which man wants to see him?

A ■ B ■ C ■

5 How did the woman get to work?

A ■ B ■ C ■

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Test 1

PART 2
QUESTIONS 6–10

Listen to Paul talking to a friend about his family.

What does each person do?
For questions 6–10, write a letter A–H next to each person.
You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 Sally H

PEOPLE JOBS

6 Bill A bank clerk

B doctor
7 David

C farmer

8 Paul’s mother
D shop assistant

9 Paul’s father E stopped work

F student
10 Paul

G teacher

H writer

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 Paper 2 Listening

PART 3
QUESTIONS 11–15

Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend.

Their friend, Carlos, is coming to visit them.
For questions 11–15, tick ■✓ A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 What does Carlos hate?

A shopping ✓
■
B museums ■
C football ■

11 When is the football match?

A Saturday morning ■
B Saturday afternoon ■
C Sunday afternoon ■

12 Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?

A at home ■
B in an Italian restaurant ■
C in a Chinese restaurant ■

13 What are they going to do on Sunday morning?

A go for a drive ■
B get up late ■
C go to the cinema ■

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14 Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday?

A in a café ■
B in a pub ■
C at home ■

15 They can’t go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because

A Carlos doesn’t like films. ■
B Eric doesn’t like films. ■
C they don’t have time. ■

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 Paper 2 Listening

PART 4
QUESTIONS 16–20

You will hear a telephone conversation.

A girl wants to speak to Martin, but he is not there.
Listen and complete questions 16–20.
You will hear the conversation twice.

Phone Message
To: Martin
From: 16

Party at: 17

Time: 18

Please bring: 19

Her phone number: 20

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Test 1

PART 5
QUESTIONS 21–25

You will hear some information about a travel agency.

Listen and complete questions 21–25.
You will hear the information twice.

South Seas Travel Agency

New phone number: 847 2296

New address: 21 98 ................................................................. Road

Opposite: 22

Opens on: 23

Book a holiday for: 24 £

and get a free: 25

You now have 8 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.

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