Cambridge KET Test 23 - Reading & Writing

8/21/2020 5:32:00 PM

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • People over 16 years old will work with children here.
  • They are looking for children at the playcentre.
  • Teenagers will be looked after at the playcentre.

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Chloe wants Susie

  • to clean her room.
  • to stop working at home.
  • to tidy up the living room.

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What is this message asking students to do?

  • help keep the kitchen tidy at all times.
  • let the cleaners know when the kitchen's free.
  • stay out of the kitchen when the cleaners are there.

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What does Anna want Pete to do?

  • order a taxi to pick her up from the station.
  • text her when he gets to the station.
  • give her a lift from the station.

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  • This flat is in a new building.
  • This flat is ready to move into.
  • This flat is too small for two people.

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  • This Saturday each shirt will cost £10 less than usual.
  • If you buy more than one shirt, you can save money.
  • After Saturday, the price of these shirts will go down.

Read the article. Then answer the questions.

Three great campsites to try this summer

Sandy Bay

This campsite is on an excellent beach and has its own surfing school with special prices for campers. You can also learn to windsurf and sail there. The sea is safe for swimming, so it's a great place for families. The large swimming pool is great in summer and has a wide area of grass around it. Its small supermarket has long opening hours. It doesn't matter what size tent you bring, as the campsite is large and you won't be too near your neighbors!

High Wood

There are lots of activities you can do at High Wood campsite, from fishing to cycling, and they'll lend you any of the equipment you need. It's not as large as some campsites, but it's clean and modern. It has a fantastic pool with a roof window which can open and close. There's also a special area where you can watch films or dance under the stars to local bands. For food shopping, try the shop in the nearby village.

Black Lake

The wonderful thing about Black Lake campsite is waking up in the morning and seeing the beautiful mountains all around you. You don't have to bring your own tent - there are some already there you can pay to use. There's lots to do - you can swim in the lake or walk in the forest. And don't forget to bring your mountain bike with you! If you want to cook for yourself, the shop in the next village has a good variety of food.

Which campsite has an indoor swimming pool?
  • Sandy Bay
  • High Wood
  • Black Lake
Which campsite offers water sports classes?
  • Sandy Bay
  • High Wood
  • Black Lake
Which campsite has great views?
  • Sandy Bay
  • High Wood
  • Black Lake
Which campsite has a shop where people can buy food?
  • Sandy Bay
  • High Wood
  • Black Lake
Which campsite offers evening activities?
  • Sandy Bay
  • High Wood
  • Black Lake
Which campsite has lots of space for your tent?
  • Sandy Bay
  • High Wood
  • Black Lake
Which campsite has bikes you can borrow?
  • Sandy Bay
  • High Wood
  • Black Lake

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

The Chinese State Circus

Have you ever been to the Chinese State Circus? It's like no other circus! It's an exciting and colourful display of acrobatics, music and dance by men and women from China. You can see excellent martial arts such as Kung Fu. You can see people juggling, people dancing in lion costumes and even Chinese ballet and opera. It's a traditional show, but the technology of the lights and the special effects is amazing.

Acrobatics has been an important part of Chinese history for a very long time. We know this because there are paintings of acrobats on old pots and plates. Some of these pots are more than two thousand years old. The Chinese State Circus began in the 1990s. This was when a director called Phillip Gandey saw a group of Chinese acrobats performing. He loved what they were doing and decided to create the circus. The circus has performed in theatres in more than a hundred different countries since then.

The Shaolin Warriors are a famous part of the show. They perform at different times, before and after the acrobats. They are very strong and can break wood and bricks with their hands and feet. This is a kind of martial art. In most circuses, clowns come on between the acts. In the Chinese State Circus, the Monkey King appears. The Monkey King is a character from a Chinese story. In the story, he has magic powers and can control the wind and water. During the circus he makes everybody laugh. He sometimes asks people watching to come onto the stage.

The Chinese State Circus is a brilliant night out. There is something for everyone in the show: children, parents and grandparents. Everyone loves it and comes out smiling.

The circus performers are all _____.
  • Chinese
  • men
  • women
What is true about acrobatics in China?
  • People have been doing it for many years.
  • The acrobats use pots and plates.
  • The acrobats sometimes do paintings.
The Shaolin Warriors _____.
  • are a type of acrobat
  • do martial arts
  • usually appear once
The Monkey King _____.
  • invites people onto the stage
  • tells stories
  • is a clown
Who enjoys the show most?
  • young children
  • people of any age
  • families

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Manga comics

Do you know what Manga is? Is it popular in your country? In Japan, loves Manga. If you travel on the trains or the buses there, you'll see people of all ages reading Manga comics. They're so popular that millions of dollars are every year from Manga sales. Manga stories are typically printed in black and white, colorful Manga exists too. The stories often appear on magazines. They are divided into chapters so that people buy the magazines to find out what happens next. If the story very popular, it may get made a film. Manga usually refers to comics published in Japan. However, it also exists in other countries such China. Manga is very popular in France too, where it is known as La Nouvelle Manga.  

For each question, write the correct answer. Write ONE word for each gap.

From: Cara
To: Ashley

I'm in Ireland staying (0) with my friend and we're having a great holiday. My friend's house is near the sea, so we can swimming every day, and there are lots of other things to do as well. Yesterday we rode horses on the beach and had lovely picnic in the mountains.

How are you? you been on holiday yet? I'll be back home at the weekend. you like to go to the cinema week? There's a new film I really want to see. Please me know.

(Adapted from A2 KEY 1)

You moved house last week. Write an email to your friend. Say:

  • where your house is
  • what you like about it
  • how your friend can get there.

Write 25 words or more.

Look at three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.