Cambridge KET Test 35 - Reading & Writing

1/28/2021 8:00:00 AM

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • Students have to bring their own food to school for lunch next week.
  • The school is going to stop offering lunch to students after next week.
  • Only a few types of food will be available for student lunches next week.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

What does this notice say?

  • The way out of the museum is on this floor.
  • Visitors should use a different door to leave the museum.
  • Ask a member of staff to show you where to leave the museum.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • Emma doesn't want to see a film on TV.
  • Helen wants Emma to go with her to the cinema.
  • Helen will stay at home tonight.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

Billy is looking for

  • only a touch-screen computer.
  • a keyboard he can use with his laptop.
  • a computer which can save huge files.

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

What does Max want Megan to do?

  • Choose a color for him to paint his room
  • Help him paint his room with a different color
  • Give him her opinion about the color of his room

Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.

  • Students must not talk here because there is an exam.
  • All students have to go to a chemistry class.
  • There is a chemistry exam in room 10B today.

Read the article. Then answer the questions.

Competition winners

A. Charles

Charles is sixteen and is a very good artist. He is so good that he won a competition that was held for students all over the United Kingdom. Each student had to do a painting on the subject of "My country". Most students painted a famous building or a beautiful landscape. Charles, however, surprised everyone by painting a traditional Sunday roast dinner! When he was asked why he chose such a strange subject, he said that eating a roast dinner with his family every Sunday was really important to him and this was the thing that he missed most when he visited other countries.

B. Maria

Maria was very happy when she won a competition to bake a birthday cake for the headteacher of her school. It was the first time that she had ever cooked anything. She found out on the internet what she needed to buy and what to do. She was going to ask her grandmother to help her because she makes beautiful cakes but then she decided to do it all by herself. Maria's prize was a cooking lesson with a TV chef. She can't wait to meet him!

C. Spiros

Spiros won a short story competition. The competition was open to anyone in his city who is under eighteen. Spiros has been writing stories for many years and he loves reading. However, he only reads stories in books and not on the computer or on a tablet. He hates the internet and technology, in general. He has many, many books in his house and never throws them away. Spiros says that he will always write stories and he is sure that he will become a rich and famous writer in the future.

Which person is said to be a beginner at something?
  • Charles
  • Maria
  • Spiros
Which person knows what they want to be in the future?
  • Charles
  • Maria
  • Spiros
Which person did something different from other people of their age?
  • Charles
  • Maria
  • Spiros
Which person used a computer to win a competition?
  • Charles
  • Maria
  • Spiros
Which person doesn’t like the internet?
  • Charles
  • Maria
  • Spiros
Which person was the best in their country?
  • Charles
  • Maria
  • Spiros

Which person will meet a famous person?

  • Charles
  • Maria
  • Spiros

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

Callie Rice - ice dancer

Growing up, I was in an ice-skating club, and my friends and I did lots of competitions. When I was 18, I entered a big one in Italy, and I came first. The prize was a job as an ice dancer in a big show. That's how my career started.

One of the things I love about the shows is the beautiful clothes. The only trouble is that sometimes they're heavy and I get very hot. Also, I have to change lots of times in one show. The people who make the clothes are very clever - it's amazing how quickly they work!

Before the show starts, we get dressed, put our skates on, and wish each other good luck. Then, while I'm waiting to go on, I like to sit quietly by myself and think about what I'm going to do. The other skaters chat together or listen to music.

In the shows, we have to dance, sing, and also speak. For me, ice dancing is fine, but I'm not an actor. I'm always a bit scared I won't remember the words. I'm not bothered about falling - it doesn't usually happen. And I really enjoy joining in with all the songs.

People always ask me if I'm tired when each show finishes, but I love skating, so I never feel that way. I love listening to the people who came to watch - so excited as they leave, talking about what they've seen. That's when I'm really happy I chose ice dancing as a career.

(Adapted from A2 KEY FOR SCHOOL 1)

How did Callie's career as an ice dancer begin?
  • She won a competition.
  • She saw an advert for a job.
  • A friend invited her to join an ice show.
What does Callie say about the clothes she wears?
  • Some are prettier than others.
  • It's hard to skate in them.
  • Making them takes a long time.
What does Callie do just before each show?
  • She talks to the other skaters.
  • She checks if her skates are okay.
  • She takes a moment to be alone.
What does Callie worry about?
  • Having an accident on the ice
  • Forgetting what she has to say
  • Dancing and singing at the same time
How does Callie usually feel after a show?
  • Ready for a rest
  • Glad that she's finished
  • Pleased about making people happy

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

A rock concert

Famous groups don't come to my town very often, so when my brother me a poster for a concert by my favourite band, I was really . We asked some friends if they wanted to join us, and we bought the tickets.

A few weeks later, we a bus to the concert, which was in a stadium in our town. We didn't know the first band who played as they weren't famous. I their music was OK, but it wasn't great. I couldn't wait for my favourite group to play. When they finally came onto the , everyone started shouting. They played all of their best songs and, of course, the crowd all sang. I don't think I will forget that night.

(Adapted from A2 EXAM BOOSTER)

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

From: Jake
To: Carly

Hi Carly!

How are you? Thank you for sending me the information about that band. I've just looked at it. It's great!

Have you heard about freekidzmuzik.net? It's a new website I just found! Do you know it? I think you'd love it. There's a lot of music on it, not all of it is good! You can look around website to find the kind of music you enjoy listening most. My favorite song is Debbi Mail's Smile Please!. You can read  bands and their CDs on the website, too. Just click on the box under the name of each song.

you usually use your computer to download the music you like? I normally do.

I've got to go now, but I'll write again soon.

Jake

(Adapted from CE Key for School Exam Trainer)

Write an email to a friend about what you are going to do to become healthier. In your email, say:

  • why you want to get fit
  • what you are going to do
  • when or how often you are going to do it

Write 25 words or more.

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