Cambridge KET Test 34 - Reading & Writing

1/13/2021 8:16:00 AM

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • To attend this party, you need to be a student from classroom 3B.
  • Mrs. Harrision will bring something to the party for students to eat.
  • Everyone at the school is invited to the party on the 17th.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • Dan doesn't think they'll visit every shop in the shopping center on Saturday.
  • Dan doesn't think James will like the size of the shopping center.
  • Dan doesn't know how to get to the shopping center.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • You can't post letters at the shop.
  • The shop will open an hour earlier in July.
  • Frozen food is available all day.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

Kelly must remember to

  • give Mr. Day some money.
  • go to the dentist.
  • meet her dad after school.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • Visitors' phones won't work inside the hospital building.
  • Visitors should speak to hospital staff if they need to use a phone.
  • Visitors mustn't use their phones anywhere inside the hospital.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

Why did Nathan write the message?

  • to check if Laila can work on their art project over the weekend.
  • to tell Laila he won't be able to complete the project on his own.
  • to ask Laila if she's able to meet him earlier than they planned.

Read the article. Then answer the questions.

My last holiday

A. Max

I went on holiday with my friends. The flight was fine, but it took two hours by bus to get to the hotel - I didn't enjoy that! The hotel was noisy and the staff wasn't friendly, but it didn't matter because we spent all our time on the beach, a short walk away. We tried lots of new dishes in the restaurants in the town. It was hard to sleep with such high temperatures, but we had a fantastic time, and the best thing was, we spent almost nothing once we arrived!

B. Felipe

The drive to our hotel from the airport was along lovely country roads. The hotel my wife and I stayed in was quite expensive. The people who worked there were wonderful, but I wasn't so sure about the hotel restaurant – the desserts were fine, but the main courses weren't very good. It was cloudy and rainy most days, but it didn't matter at all because we went to walk in the countryside, not to lie on a beach.

C. Nikhil

My family and I drove across the USA last year. We stayed in lots of different hotels. I don't know how much we spent because my parents paid. There was a lot of driving, but my dad enjoyed that. The weather was fantastic, and I couldn't believe the differences in what people ate from place to place. It was good to be with the family because there was always someone to talk to or to do things with.

Who was surprised about the variety of food on holiday?
  • Max
  • Felipe
  • Nikhil
Who thought that part of their journey was too long?
  • Max
  • Felipe
  • Nikhil
Who liked traveling with a group of people?
  • Max
  • Felipe
  • Nikhil
Who was happy with the cost of their holiday?
  • Max
  • Felipe
  • Nikhil
Who thought the hotel staff was good?
  • Max
  • Felipe
  • Nikhil
Who says that the weather was a problem at times?
  • Max
  • Felipe
  • Nikhil
Who was unhappy with some of the food they ate?
  • Max
  • Felipe
  • Nikhil

Read the passage then choose the best answer to each question.

My city
Pop singer Charlotte Bond talks about living in London.

I live in the center of London. I love it because there's always something happening and there are people around whatever time it is. Famous people like it too - they often come here for the restaurants and shops.

I've lived here all my life. When I was little, I had singing lessons at a place near where I live now. I was afraid of the teacher at first, and some of the songs we did together were quite hard to learn. But she was good at what she did and I learned a lot of things that have helped me in my career.

When friends visit me now, I enjoy taking them sightseeing. You can get a bus around the city, but we prefer to walk. I've got a little car and I love driving, but there's so much traffic here, and it's hard to find parking spaces.

One building I love is the Natural History Museum. They sometimes hold parties there, and last December my band and I played at one. I'll never forget it. When I go to exhibitions at the museum with my friends, I tell them all about that night and how amazing it was.

Soon I'll be leaving London to go on tour with my band. We're playing in lots of new cities and I can't wait to explore them. We've sold lots of tickets, which is great. I'll be away from my family for six months, but they're coming to see me sing, so it's fine.

(Adapted from A2 KEY 1)

What does Charlotte love about the center of London?
  • It is always busy.
  • Famous people often visit.
  • The shops are very good.
How does Charlotte feel about the singing lessons she had?
  • She's surprised she can remember them.
  • She's sorry she didn't try harder.
  • She's glad she did them.
What does Charlotte think is the best way to see the city?
  • by car
  • on foot
  • by bus
Why does Charlotte love the Natural History Museum?
  • She had a special experience there.
  • She thinks the building is beautiful.
  • She enjoys visiting exhibitions.
What does Charlotte say about going on tour with her band?
  • She hopes lots of people will buy tickets for her shows.
  • She feels excited about seeing new places.
  • She's worried she'll miss her family.

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

Gunpei Yokoi (1941 -1997)

Gunpei Yokoi was born in 1941 and lived in the city of Kyoto in Japan. After Gunpei left college he started for a job and in 1965 he went to work at Nintendo. The Nintendo company was started in 1889 to make playing cards. Gunpei worked in the games department of company. On his first day there, Gunpei had the idea for a new game. Nintendo called it 'Ultrahand'. They sold 1.2 million of the 'Ultrahand' game in its first year. Gunpei then began work on video games. He wanted to make cheap machines people could carry in hand. In 1989 Gunpei made the first Game Boy. It is one of the popular games in the world and Nintendo sold millions of these games.

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

From: Riley

To: Kris

My dad's (0) got three tickets for the hockey match next Wednesday. One was for my brother, but now he's free that day, so we have an extra one. Do you to come? Dad would like to leave our house at 4 o'clock. Let me know as soon possible. 

From: Kris

To: Riley

Wow! That's really kind you. Thanks! I asked Mum if I can come and she said yes. I finish school a bit later at 4 o'clock. Is there anything I need carry for you, so Mum will drive me to your house bring with me?

(Adapted from A2 KEY FOR SCHOOL)

You want some help from your English friend Patrick. Write an email to Patrick. In your email:

  • ask Patrick to help you with your Maths homework
  • explain what your problem is
  • suggest where you will meet

Write 25 words or more.

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