Succeed infCambridge Avtieo The Exam Book That Gets You Ri ts pug ANDREW BETSIS ELTye Succeed in Cambridge KET 6 Complete Practice Tests KET - Key English Test KET, the first-level Cambridge ESOL exam (at Level A2 of ‘the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), is an excellent first step to help you measure your progress and build your confidence in English and then progress towards the Preliminary English Test (PET) and the rest of the Cambridge ESOL examinations. ‘The test proves you can cope with spoken and written English ata basic level. {t covers all four language skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking. The language used in the test comes from real-life situstions. It will help you learn the English you need for study and work situations as well as travel. Cambridge KET (Key English Test) is 2 valuable qualification since universities and employers all over the world recognise Cambridge ESOL exams. i i . “tne tet ee Tel: 210 4920871, 4900735, Fax. 2104933661, ema ordesGaeteweessciter abetsis@otenctar | Aig oral hence le | in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, Shotecsaying "Esardng or otherwise, without the | fror permission in writing of she publisher. | | componcnes: | @ Succeed in KET - 6 Practice Tests Students Book - {SBN S7.960-413.202-8 | @ Suceecd in KET - 6 Practice Tests Teachet's Book - ISBN: #75. 9s0-<13-293-5 Succeed in KET - 6 Practice Tests Companion - ISBN: 978-360-£17-254-2 | © Succeed in KET - 6 Practice Tests Audio CDs - ISBN: 976-850-413-295.9 | | | | | =)CONTENTS \CTICE TEST | KET PRACTICE TEST 2 TICE TEST 3 KET PRACTICE TEST 4 KET PRACTICE TEST 6Paper I Reading & Writing | hour 10 minutes! Parts 1-5 test a range of reading ae of texts, aaa Assessment of candidates’ ability to comprehend, at ‘word, phrase, sentence, paragraph and whole text level, the meaning of vwritten English. Paper 2. Listening Paper 3. Speaking 30 minutes {including 8 minutes of transfer time) 8 -10 minutes per pair of candidates Parts 1-5 range from short exchanges to longer dialogues and monologues. ‘Two parts: Jn Part 1 candidates speak ‘with an examiner. In Part 2 candidates speak ‘with another candidate. Parts 6-9 test basic Assessment of candidates’ ‘writing skills. ability to write simple English ranging from words} to short pieces of text Five parts: | Assessment of candidates’ ability to understand spoken English on a variety of everyday topics. Assessment of candidates” ability to ask and answer ‘questions. (Both personal and non-personal.)da Creme fh notice (A-H) says this (1-5)? ‘questions 1-5 mark the correct letter A-H. ample: ‘You con eat a meal for free. 0 READING & WRITING (Time: | hour 10 minutes) ‘You might not be on time. must not enter there. ‘You can buy things cheaper fo just one week. you buy something you will get post tain people can get a discount. eugene 2x2 Exam Tips ead the instructions carefully. the examples to help you understand ‘you have to do in each part. choosing your answer ina iple-choice question, think why answer is correct and why the D F GS H Half price shoe sale for one week only! Must ond next Saturday. my OV om Special Offer for All Two meals for the E price of onel! Fits hn nt nn tor DANGER | No Admittance! - TRAINS MAY BE DELAYED FREE T-SHIRT WITH EVERY PURCHASE SWIMMING CLUB NOW OPEN IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. Ui e ecole FNS CAUTION! DANGEROUS BENDS AHEADPART 2 Questions 6-10 A. Read the sentences about going skiing. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 6-10 mark A, B or C. Example: © Sarah and Jacob to go on holiday. ‘A. bought B, decided C. fel They wanted to ........... oN a skiing holiday. A go B move © take They packed their clothes and .. up the car. A damaged B lifted C loaded It took them seven hours to ... . to their hotel in the mountains. A run B drive Cc walk They unpacked their suitcases and ......... ready to go skiing. A got B went c had 10. They ........... some postcards and some souvenirs to give to their family. A sent B sold € boughtTR ee) ete the five conversations. tions 11-15 mark A, B or C. How old are you? A, nineteen 8, many years ©. too young Mada) Do you have this sweater in blue? | Do you like horror movies? ft. Shall we go out tomorrow night? don't like watching football. 1 go to the cinema? A B ic Yes, we do. No, | want it. Yes, but not in blue. I can't read them. | don't like horror books either. They're my favourite. I'm sorry | can’t, I'm busy. OF course you can come. Yes, | am going out now. So do |, it’s my favourite sport. I don't either, shall we watch something else? Iwill turn it up for you. Yes of course. No, I don’t want to go. Yes | want to.PART 3 Questions 16-20 ‘Complete the conversation, What does Emma say to Alex? For questions 16-20 mark the correct letter A-H. Example: Emma: What are you going fo do after school tonight? Alex: Oar Well, 'm going to the cinema, would you lke to come as well? 16 At about 6.30, | need to do my homework first too. Vier Yes that's a great idea! | like Helen, it will be fun if we all go together. 18 cso I don't know. 1S eer Yes, we will be hungry when the film fini We could also go bowiing. 0p You are right. We need to get an early night. Let’s go bowling at the weekend instead. 'm going to de my homework. What shall we do after the film has finished? Yes, but | will do my homework first. What time do you want to go? We could have dinner at a fast food restaurant, I'm going to play football. Do you want me to ask Helen if she would like to come? | would like to go bowling but we have school tomorrow. We could go swimming.article about vitamins boosting students’ brainpower. Are sentences 21-27 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)? ot enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong! (B), choose ‘Doesn't say’ (C).. 21-27, mark A, B or C. Vitamins that : boosted student's brainpower A secondary school has élaimed to have improved their students’ reading and writing skills by giving the children vitamins, = — Children took the vitamins and had three extra lessons during the three month experiment. The children who took the vitamins could _ 0d and write better than those who didn't. The children were also “able to concentrate better on their homework The chilclren were tested on their reading and writing skills before and after the experiment, Teachers found that after the experiment 58% of the children had Improved their reading skills and 38% had improved their spelling and writing skills, Teachers believe that the experiment shows how a poor diet with not many vitamins affects children’s learning. The school now has lessons teaching the children how to eat heatthy. Example: 0 The children were given vitamins A. Right B. Wrong ©. Doesn’t say 21 ‘The experiment took three months, A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 22. ‘The children could not concentrate better on their homework. A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say 23, The children’s reading and writing improved. A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say 24. The children had to take five different vitamins. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 25. The teachers also took vitamins. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 26. 80% of the children improved their reading skills. A Right B Wrong € Doesn't say 27. The school now teaches the children how to ext healthy. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't sayLa Meomme Cid er2-) Read the article on the Olympic Games. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C. Every four years, 120 or more countries send (Q)......... best athletes to compete (28). the Olympic Games. Thousands of men and wamen (29) part in more than twenty different sports. Millions of people from all around the world (30)......... the Olympic Games on television. The Olymaic Games (31). in Ancient Greece, more than 2,000 years ago. (32).. modern Olympics began in Athens, Greece in 1896, Individual and team achievement is the theme of the Olympics, not competition between nations. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) (33)... 2 city, not a country to host the Glympics. There is (34)... prize money. Instead individuals and teams compete (35) gold, silver and bronze medals, ree in on took take watch watching beginning begin The A This chosen chooses none fordescriptions of the different objects you would find in a kitchen. r already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. Ican use this to pick up and eat food, F _ __ ss _ss Answer: Keeps things very cold, Used to cook food in. You can cock food in hiere. . It is used to hold food. You can drink out of this. Cee) this postcard. Write ONE word for each space. For questions 41-50, write the words. Exampl [ol in Dear Sally, Fm tying (0) the sun on the beach. The weather is great. I'm (at to play beach volleyball later. It (42).. nice here. The hotel is big (43).. it (44), large swimming pool. (48) are lots of things to do here. Tomorrow (46).. are going to a museum, | have taken (a7) . of photographs which | will show you when | (48)... home. It's (49) shame you couldn't come Wish you were (50). Love, JohnRead this note to Mike from his mum. Complete the information on Mike's notes. For questions 51-55 write the information. | Hi Mike, Thanks, Mum packet Can you post this parcel for me? It’s for Miss E. Pitts, 54 Park Avenue, Camden, London NWI 562. Take the parcel to the post office ‘on the corner of Hastings road. The post office closes at 4.30! Don't forget to send it ‘Special Delivery’. Take 5 pounds from the tin in the kitchen to pay for it. Send parcel to: Address: Post office: Closing time: Money: Remember to send it: MIKE‘’S NOTES Miss £. Pitts =i] a] 3]Se just bought some new trainers. Write a note to a friend telling him/her about your trainers. ‘Say. - Where you bought them - Why you like then and how much they cost 25-35 words. 2: RaeRe aco Exam Tips When you have finished writing there are a number of things you should check. First of all, read through what you have written and check for spelling problems. Then look at the punctuation. Have you got sentences that are far too long, or that need a comma? Do the verbs agree with the subject? Is your use of word order correct or have you written in the syntax of your native language? Finally, check your use of tenses to see if they are correct and appropriate.i7\ia ee ae Questions 1-5 pater eee et ee en te te There is one question for each conversation. For questions 1-5, put a tick @) Cees Example: 0 What time does the earliest train to Nottingham leave? 1. How much did the dress cost? £50 A B hat type of accommodation does the woman live in? aS OO A a ay 2D aa Otis the boy's favourite subject?eer otek se tt What pet does cach person have? For questions 6-10, write a letter (AH) ec eee a dog |B | mowe | ic rabbit | |G | “hamster7 \iamesme Questions 11-15 Pe ne eee ER a OP Wreath ee A. saturday [V] B. Sunday ©. Friday © Helen and Alex are going to a party on... Alex has seen a nice, but expensive... A skirt, Avie B dress och © shirt What does Helen suggest Alex buys? A trousers ~ fou= B jeans € T-shirt How many skirts does Alex have? A three B iwo € one What is the name of the new shop on George street? A Shooz B Raw _ € Sonic Cc _ What colour top will Helen wear? B blue vik OoPART 4 (PlGaieipetes) Need: Walk: Go past: Turn right: Street name: Time to walk there:PART 5 (itSiCiprs es) Pen eer ers Pe eee entra ie ore ea guts Funny Town ACTIVITIES: Zone 1 ‘Also called: Market Street. Rides: ‘he worlds biggest __ Zone 2 Rides for children: Café serves: Price of guide book EN Open till aes aaa me) ee) Exam Tips Read the instructions for each part CAREFULLY. There is a short pause before each part of the test. This is when you should read through the questions for that section. Look at the example question when you listen to the recording for the first time.LAAN (5 - 6 minutes) Introducing Yourself ALIEN (3-4 minutes) Prompt card activity The first part of the test takes 5 - 6 minutes and you have to show that you can use the English you need when meet someone for the first time. ‘¢ What's your name? ‘¢ Do you work or are you a student? ‘@ Where do you live? ‘@ Which do you prefer more, watching TV or going to the cinema? ‘@ What is your home like? ‘* Do you enjoy playing or watching any sport? This part takes 3 to 4 minutes and you have to talk to the other candidate. The examiner will give you a prom, card like the one below and you have to ask and answer questions. . Example: ‘The examiner reads out these instructions and gives a question card to Candidate B and an answer card to Candidate A. Candidate A, here is some information about a sports club. Candidate B, you don’t know anything about the sports club, so ask A some questions about it. Now B, ask A your questions about the sports club and A you answer them. Candidate A - your answers ENERGY Sports Club 54 Market Street Open Monday to Friday 4 pm - 10 pm Sports for all ages! Candidate B - your questions ENERGY Sports Club - What / sports? - Open / weekends? - Ages? - Cost? We offer swimming, football, tennis, cricket, basketball and much much more! Entry price £3 adults £1.50 children - Address?4 prompt date B, here is some information about a rock concert. fate A, you don’t know anything about the rock concert, so ask B some questions about it, ask B your questions about the rock concert and B, you answer them. Candidate B - your answers t cards is then given out, so that Candidate A has the opportunity to ask questions and Candidate B to answer this example, the questions are about 2 rock concert. Candidate A - your questions The Bees Playing live at THE ICE ARENA Friday 10th December Spm Tickets on sale at Soundbites. Tel. 01242 864980 ONLY £241! The Bees Rock Concert - Who / playing? - Buy / tickets? - Telephone number? - Cost? - Time? 2: 22a. Exam Tips before the test. 2 oe Practise speaking English as much as possible Listen carefully to the examiner’s instruetions and the questions that you are asked. Deft weny tea moch about ganar mistakesUseful Vocabulary This is useful vocabulary for Paper 3 Speaking, Part Two. The words and phrases below are useful when you are talking about sports and music. You should try and use them in your test. Hobbies © Sports Team games » Audience: Rock/ jazz/ pop music s Tickets @ Concert i ‘« Recreation - things done in your spare time in order to relax @ Live music - this is where music is performed in front of an audience These are useful questions and phrases for both parts of the speaking test. Prompt Card A ove playing football/ basketball/ tennis, it's my favourite sport/ team gome/ hobby. ‘What is your favourite sport? Do you wate play footbalt/ basketball! tennis? What football! basketball team do you support? Have you seen them play live? Prompt Card B | ove listening to music/ live music/ going to concerts. ‘My favourite band is My favourite kind of music is rock pop/ heavy metalf jazz. What is your favourite way to relax/ enjoy yourself / have fun?aah NP Ca Ci (Time: | hour 10 minutes) ee jce (A-H) says this (1-5)? ons [-5 mark the correct letter A-H. ‘might see this on a take away cup of coffee ean see this film soon. book will help you learn another take up this offer you will © drive. shouldn't take too much of this w this sign if you are looking e airport. BO ae ae) Exam Tips sure you check all of your answers. before and during the test. ve any blanks. ld be a correct answer. Now learning a language is as easy as A, B, C ets erate 7 Gerekoae PHANTOM PIRATES Book signing today Milton Bookstore, 2nd Flaor (Alsip departures si hi \ this way Coming soon to the big screen, | ‘One Long Day | starring JOHNNY DEEP as he has never been seen before.PART 2) Questions 6-10 Read the sentences about going swimming. Choose the best word (A, B or C) far each space. For questions 6-10 mark A, B or C. Example: 0 Emily Lucy if she wanted to go swimming. A. asked B. shouted ©. spoke Answer: 6. Emily met Lucy at 5.30 at the .......... stop. A car B bus C bike 7. Lucy had bought a new............ costume. A swimming B washing © diving 8. On Tuesdays there Is a special ......... for children. A worth B money Cc price 9. They spent two .......... at the swimming pool. A days B hours © minutes 410. They were very ........ when they had finished swimming. A tired B asleep Cc sleepeee) the five conversations. tions 11-15 mark A, B or C. How old are you? A. nineteen B. many years €. too young it time does the train arrive? you watch the programme out animals? going to school tomorrow. Do you like eating fish? do I switch the radio on? In ten minutes. ‘An hour ago. Yesterday. Yes, | went to the zoo too. Yes, it was very interesting. Oh, | love animals. Me too, | love the weekend. ‘Yes, so am |. | don’t like school either. I enjoy fishing. I don’t have any. Yes, it's my favourite Like this. Yes it's on. Yes, you can.ZCI MRM cael Cael br 40) Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Katie say to Martin? For questions 16-20 mark the correct letter A-H. Hi Katie, are you feeling better? Denese Martin: I'm fine thanks. That's a beautiful dress, ‘Are you going out? Katie: 16 sun Martin: Where are you going to go with Sam? Katie: 17 Martin : That's nice. What film are you going to see? Katie: 18 Martin : How will you choose which film to watch? Katie: 19 Martin : | cotally forgot it | should give him a card. What did you buy him? Katie: 20 Martin : That's nice. | know he wanted anew jacket, Have a good night. We are going to the cinema, then to a restaurant. ‘Yes, thank you. How are you? Weil, | want to see a romantic film, but Sam wants to see a thriller. I'm going out with Sam tonight. I'm going to a disco. \ bought him a lovely jacket. Well, it is Sam’s birthday so Iwill let him choose the film. Well, it's my birthday, so | think | should choose the film!article about Jonathan and his friends and then answer the questions. estions 21-27, mark (A), (B) or (C)- Miracle at Sea A group of friends went on holiday to the South of France. The weather was good, so the friends decided to rent a car and spend the day on the beach. Jonathan kept the car keys in his pocket. Hours passed and Jonathan forgot he hadi the car keys in his pocket. He went swimming, played beach volleyball and ‘sunbathed. It was getting dark so the friends decicied to go home. Jonathan went to unlock the car door but he had lost the keys! ‘Swimming in the sea was a boy wearing a snorkel and a mask. Jonathan asked the boy to help him find his keys. The boy dived deep down to the bottom of the sea. A few seconds later the boy appeared holding Jonathan's car keys. ‘The friends were so happy and grateful for the boy’s help that they bought him a big ice cream to say thank you. pl ey went to Spain for their holidays. Answer: A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t Say 21. Jonathan went on holiday with his family. ARight BWrong C Doesn't say 22, They Lravelled to France in Jonathan's car. ARight B Wrong C Doesn't say 23, Jonathan lost his keys in the swimming pool. ARight B Wrong C Doesn't c boy went to the bottom of the sea to find the keys. ARight B Wrong € Doesn't say ae 25. ‘The boy found the keys on the surface of the sea. ARight B Wrong € Doesn't say 26, Jonathan's [riends were angry with him for losing the keys. ARight Bwrong C Doesn't say 27. The friends hought the boy an ice cream to say thank you. ARight B Wrong C Doesn't say(ieee) Read the article about cats. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C. Cats Cats are related to lions and tigers. All cats (0) good hunters. They have very good senses, sharp teeth (28) claws. Cats do most of their hunting (29) night. They have very good eyesight. Cats catch mice, small birds, insects and (30) creatures. The domestic cat comes from a wild tabby coloured cat called (31) ... [African Wild Cat. At that time, people in Africa (32) (33) . this cat to keep their food safe mice and rats. There are now (34) tic cats around (35) 30. A few B many © other 31. A the Ba C this 32. A keeping B keep Cc kept 33. A between B near Cc from 34. A some B lots Cc much 35. A the B in Ca amdescriptions of some things you find in a living room. ‘word for each one? The first letter is already there. e space for each letter can sit in this. A Answer: ARMCHAIR ou can see your favourite programmes on this. wil helo you to read in the dark. ou can close these when it gets dark. foul can sit together on this. ou can keep books here. Saturday, and | am having (41) . funny hat party. A (42) ... ends are invited. Would you like (43) seme come? My (44) wis 12 Moor Road, Gateshead. .- telephone number is 0113 4743812 (46) my mobile number is 07746 457492 w (47) . my DVD with (48) as well? Also, do (49) . forget your funny hat! you can come.GA eee Read the information about how to make a Victoria Sponge Cake. Complete Hilary’s notes. For questions 51-58 write the information. L BO See | Method victoria A004 butter =). Mix sugar & butter togethd ge Cake 400, flow . Add Flour, eggs amd cocoa spon 7 powder. [ wmeremientS lage eggs. tees nt tablespoons (gas mark 6) } cocoa powder i Serve with chocolate sauce eS HILARY’S NOTES 200g of sugar, butter and flour 3 large Amount of cocoa powder Mix together Next cocoa powder and mix w Cook for lalaPewee the letter from your penfriend Jack. Hi, Tam going on holiday next week to Scotland, We are going by train. Where are you going on holiday? What are you going to do there? How will you get there? Please write back. Jack e Jack a letter. Answer the questions. 25-35 words. 2:0 nano me Exam Tips Don't write fewer than 25 words and remember to write an opening and ending for this section.PART 1 PR asco een ece ee De eens Renee mia eat che ee ue Example: 0 What time does the earliest train to Nottingham leave? oj 4 12.50 pm A 1, Who is the woman's brother? A Bjat is their flight number? BA4328 BA4728 BA4568 A B ci it did the woman order? al] B ‘cm hh shirt will the man wear? B icPART 2 Listen to Zoe telling Jasmine what present she is going to buy her friends! Nee eee write a letter (A-H) next to each person. You will hear the conversation Vice Example: 0 Thomas PRESENTS. book fe]ye boginner lesson: a, ballet end latin satu and tap days do they have lessons on? and Fridays, and Tuesdays day and Wednesdays tat time do the lessons start? How much does one lesson cost? A. Jimmy and Sue's B. Jack ane jil's ©. Dave and Jenny'sPART 4 (ICSiiEeCeyY) You will hear a conversation in a shop. Listen and complete questions 16-20. SRC Debbie's outfits order form colour: blue price: 16 | size needed: 17 | pick dress up on: i customer’s last name: | 19 | customer’s phone number: j20 |7 SS PART 5 eee ee erent tae ecm ee rat re Jackson's Gallery Number of halls: You can see: ‘Hall One: Hall Two: Hall Three: See ae Sy Write your answers as you go through the test, ‘Answer as many questions as possible the first time you listen to the recording. When you hear the recording for the second time, you should check your answers and find any missing answers.LEAGUE (5 - 6 minutes) introducing Yourself ‘The first part of the test takes 5 - 6 minutes and you have to show that you can use the English you need wt meet someone for the first time, ‘© What's your name? ‘© Can you toll me about your family? © Where do you live? ‘© Do you have a large or small farily? fe What is your hore like? © De you lve in house or a fat? ALEC (3-4 minutes) Prompt card activity This part takes 3 to 4 minutes and you have to talk to the other candidate. The examiner will give you a pr card like the one below and you have to ask and answer questions. Example: ‘The examiner reads out these instructions and gives a question card to Candidate 8 and an answer card to Candidate A. Candidate A, here is some information about a disco. Candidate B, you dan’t know anything about the disco, so ask A some questions about it, Now B, asic A your questions about the disco and A you answer them. Candidate A - your answers Candidate B - DISCO DISCO Saturday: doors open 7.00 pm - 9,30 pm ir questions - Time / when? - Cost? - Ages? - Address? Entry: £1.50 - Music? Ages: 10-14 years old Music: Pop and Rock! At Manor House school, 52 Market StreetNE oe ‘examiner wl stop the interaction after 4 or 5 questions have been asked and answered. A different set of . In this example, the questions are about a book ¢lub, = late B, here is some information about a book club. late A, you don’t know anything about the book club, so ask B some questions about it. A, ask B your questions about the book club and B, you answer them. Candidate B - your answers Candidate A - your questions cards is then given out, so that Candidate A has the opportunity to ask questions and Candidate B to answer BOOK CLUB tel: 01432 794311 BOOK CLUB - Telephone number? - Telephone lines / open? - Sell / story books? - Cost / join? ONLY £5 to join! Join today and get a FREE book! Get your story books here! All the latest titles stockes Telephone lines open: Monday - Friday 8.00 am - 6.00 pm. Saturciay 10.00 am - 4.00 pm - Free? 2 2elaeeene. Exam Tips Speak as clearly as possible so that both examiners and your partner can hear you. Make sure you speak to your partner in Part 2, not the examiner.Useful Vorabulary This is useful vocabulary for Paper 3 Speaking, Part Two. The words and phrases below are useful when you are talking about discos, and books. You should try and use them in your test. @ Dance @ Have fun/ enjay yourself @ Band! group ¢ Title - the name of the book @ Novel - a long written story about people and events that are not real. Author - the person who writes a nevel or a book. Meeting - an event where people come together to talk about something « Socialise - to meet people in a social situation, like a party or a disco. These are useful questions and phrases for both parts of the speaking test, Prompt Card A Nove discos, they are lots of fun. Discos are great places to meet new friends and have a good time. [ike discos because | ike listening to music and dancing. | don’t really ike discos because the music is loud and there are too many people there! Prompt Card B ‘What kind of book is it? Is it a novel or a factual book? I likes love/ hate reading. Novels/ science books) sports books are my favourite. Do you like to read in your spare time? ‘What is your favourite hobby?bich notice (A-H) says this (1-5)? ons 1-5 mark the correct letter A-H. fed fo show respect to other users. Answer: (Time: | hour 10 minutes) an look at and buy cars here. certain people may their car here. helps prevent crime. jis not a place to take photos. HOOOod sit here if you want q ite to eat. NO CAMERAS BE COURTEOUS ECBO Meer) CAUTION Admittance to authorised personnel only bled Parking Aaa ENFORCED vv E DRIVE-THRU ~<@ E eae = be. eae 3 eee m Block is Protected By NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHLea 00) Read the sentences about buying a house. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 6-10 mark A, B or C. Example: ° ‘Mark and Sindy A. wanted AeNSE 10. 7 _ pe They wanted to buy their own house since they got. A coupled B divorced ¢€ married They bought a newspaper which .. . houses for sale. A signed B advertised ¢ informed Sindy saw the .. . house and it was in the countryside! A perfect B good © bad But Mark didn’t want to in the countryside. A stay B live c walk Finally they found a house which suited them both; it was in the city next to a(n) A space B park amusement3 Questions 11-15 te the five conversations. stions 11-15 mark A, B or C. A. nineteen 8. many years How old are you? C. not old ABC BOO . How long have you lived here? A For 10 years. A month ago. © Since two weeks. Where can I catch the bus? A Not yet. B Over there. © Yes you can. Can I sit here? A. Of course you can. B Yes, you can stand. € I would like to sit down too. |. How much is the ticket? A. it’s very smi B OK, how many? © Two pounds fifty. . Tlike swimming. A. Yes, let’s go home. B | don’t. | prefer football. Cc OK, if we have to.Aid due br) Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Tom say to Jenny? For questions 16-20 mark the correct letter A-H. Exampl Tom: Hi Jenny, what shall we do on Soturday? denny: 0 sine Tom: Ummm, | don't fancy going to the cinema. | A I don’t know. We could go to the We could go to a football match? cinema. ee OK, how long does the match last? Great! You will enjoy it Jenny, standing No, I don’t like football, let’s do in the crowd and shouting makes the something else. game more exciting. iz 'D It sounds like fun, what time shall we go? Well kick off is at 7 pm. gees E OK, | have only ever watched No, we need to leave earlier than that to footumbon: Tv. _geta good seat. Let's |eave at 5.30 pm. Reweaseadelentcien Jenny 219 cesses Gosh, that is a long time to be eer Oa running around after a ball! Jenny: 20 Ihave been ¢o lots of football matches before.ead the article about schools. Are sentences 21-27 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)? If there is not enough ration to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn't say’ (C). questions 21-27, mark A, Bor C. Conker Bonkers Avheadmaster has told children they must wear special glasses to protect their eyes if they play a game called conkers. Children enjoying donkey rides in Bognor Regis must wear hard hats, And a school in Aberdeen has stopped children from playing football, claiming that the children got too hot and muddy. Derby City council has told schools to cancel trips if it's too sunny to stop the children from getting sunburnt. A school in Lendon has stopped chilkren from picking flowers and making daisy chains just in case they pick up germs. A school in Wiltshire has banned homemade cakes from the school fete for fear of food poisoning. ‘These examples sound so crazy that they could be made up, but trust me they are true! © The children have fo wear special glasses to play a gama. A, Right B. Wrong ©. Doesn't say answer 21, To ride donkeys the children must wear hard hats. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 22, Children at a school in Aberdeen can play football. A. Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 23, Children must not play any ball games. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 24. Schools in Derby cancel trips if it's raining. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 25. Children al a Tondon school are allowed to pick flowers. A Right B Wrong © Doesn't say 26. A school in Wiltshire has banned something from the school’s fete, A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say 27, Children must not shout. A Right B Wrong C Doesn't sayPART 5 Questions 28-35 Read the article about ball games. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C. Ball Games In many snorts and games plavers kick, bow! or thrOW (OJ ball around a playing area. (28) sometimes use bats, rackets, clubs 25 (29) sme 26 their hands, (BO) eenane heads, The balls can vary (31). shape and size, Most a7€ (32pm 5 either sold and hard Ike baseballs, or hollow as in tenis, Football piayers use a round ball (33) ‘of pigskin. In badminton the ‘bal is celled 2 shuttlecock and has feathers, Ball games began in prebistoric times. At (34)...mm. they were part of religious ceremonies, people (35). ball games would prolong the sunnier or direct winds, ‘The ancient Crecks were among tive frst to play a ball game for pleasure and 50 out on square straight be made third maybeUUM MOL CeCe meet) d the descriptions of the different objects you might find in a pencil case. is the word for cach one? The first letter is already there. is one space for each letter, Example: © You can moke circles with this. Cr Answei ° compass| J. You can use this to write with, P I. You can draw straight lines with this. 38. Tis will help you add things up. c 39. It will get rid of mistakes. R +40. Ik wil keep things sharp. Pp s SUA eee plete this postcard. Write ONE word for each space. For questions 41-50, write the words. Dear Richard, Itis very COld (O).smnf@F2...u0 . Ithas been snowing for two days. The weather is perfect (41). skiing. We are going to (42). skiing this afternoon. It is very nice here, the hotel is nice and the food (43) areal! There are (44).u of ‘things to do, there is even a cinema in the town. Tomorrow | will (45). on a dog sledge ride through (48). mountains. On Saturday | (47). go to the cinema. really like itt wish (48 . were here, you (49).. See you (50).. Love Tom:ity juestions 51-55 Read this note to Maria from her friend Claire. Complete the information on Maria’s notes. For questions 51-55 write the information. Would you like to come on the schoo! trip to France with me? Tr is only 104 pounds for two weeks camping (Tuly 7th - 21st) ‘Make your mind up quickly because there are only five places left! Tf you want to come, tell Mrs Taylor on Friday. Tt will be great fun, we will go by coach and then catch a ferry to France. You don't need to bring any equipment, just your clothes and some spending money. See you later, Claire MARIA’S NOTES Camping trip dates: (0) July 7th - 21st cost: 51 I how long: 52 UaeG ice we ama] tell: 5a] Mrs need to take: 55]25-35 words. Write the note. @ 2 Gu@e. Exam Tips ‘When you first start to answer a writing question, it is worth spending a couple of minutes writing a plan. Make sure that you have included all the points that are required. Use a different paragraph for every point. You need to be able to expand on each point, giving ‘more information or expressing your opinion and ing reasons for it. By planning your composition, you will also avoid ‘repetition and ensure that your argument is presented ‘ina logical way.PART 1 pees Pore ee em ee nen teenie tn Peete eee mer es eee as Chu a Example: 0 What time does the earliest train to Nottingham leave? ie > ws *% 4° 12.30 pm or 1g ¢ 11.30 pm | | ¢\11.20 pm (|. What shape jewellery box does Emma like? LI OWA A c How far is the nearest public library? 8 LIBRARY LIBRARY LIBRARY 3 KM 5 KM 8 KM B al What day is it most likely to rain? FRIDAY oe a)PART 2 [RRERICIRIS 0) Example: © John EX tishiume EE table tennis _fcotoar BB 100 meter/metre race BL itens TE voieyba EE swimmingeee ce ee eee 4 em Me DP RC a tse Exampl A. The Lost City. © The name of the book Karl is reading is _B. The City of the Lost. ¢. The Lost Children. |. The name of the author is A J Hindman B J Handsman © J Manson Sandra's book was about A acity B the past © the future When is Karl taking the book back to the library? A Tomorrow morning, B In the afternoon © Next week The library is on the corner of A Torque Gardens B Summerset Gardens © Two Tower Gardens When will Sandra go to the library? A Today B Tomorrow © Next weakQuestions 16-20) rer et cee pe Ree se LP ea CR RTC ak ie (slop a To: Day of journey: Bus leaves at: Arrives at: Cost: Address of travel centre:pete ee ute te PCO ec tae Rosa OPEN TOP BUS TOUR Buckingham Palace Ey of London EI Park, Downing Street, Houses of Pariament ene a 2-99-29 Exam Tips i Be careful with your spelling! If you are asked to write the time, make sure you write it in figures, such as 4.25. This will save you time. Don't write more than one answer as if the correct one is there, it won't be accepted.MAGUE (5 - 6 minutes) introducing Yourself The first part of the test takes 5 - 6 minutes and you have to show that you can use the English you need when you meet someone for the first time, ‘e What's your namo? # Do you enjoy studying English? ‘© What town do you live in? ‘© Which do you prefer more, watching TY or going to the cinema? ‘» What is your home like? '» What is your favourite film? MEE oo civics) prom er acsivey This part takes 3 t0 4 minutes and you have to talk to the other candidate. The examiner will give you a prompt ‘ard like the one below and you have to ask and answer questions. Example: ‘The examiner reads out these Instructions and gives a question card to Candidate B and an answer card to Candidate A. Candidate A, here is some information about History Day. Candidate B, you don’t know anything about History Day, so ask A some questions about it. Now B, ask A your questions about History Day and A you answer them. Candidate A - your answers “andidate B - your questions History Day HISTORY DAY Saturday 7th July Interested in learning more about ancient Greek and Roman history? Why not come along to our history day! - College/ address? Venue: Hindleys Community College 9.30 am - 4.00pm - All day? FREE entry for children under 16. Adults over 16: £ 2 |. Fe whe? Please bring your own food and drinks! - Price / adults / age? - Lunch?U7 he exaininer wil stop the interaction after 4 or 5 questions have been asked and answered. A different set of oimpt cards is then given out, so that Candidate A has the opportunity to ask questions and Candidate B to answer {In this example, the questions are about a rock concert, Candidate B, here is some information about a dance school. randidate A, you don’t know anything about the dance school, so ask B some questions about it. A, ask B your questions about the dance school and B, you answer them. Candidate A - your questions Eleanor's School of Dance. Candidate B - your answers Eleanor’s School of Dance Classes for all ages! Beginners: Saturday 10 am Advanced: Saturday 4 pm - Classes / age? - Beginners / advanced / time? }- Day? |- Wear? |- Phone number? Come and join in the fun! Please wear trainers, Everybody welcome Call Eleanor on: 01597 22 44 55 for more information! Qn Bae Exam Tips Practise using phrases such as ‘can you repeat that please?’ in case you need the examiner to say something again or rephrase something. You will get credit for this.Useful Vocabulary This is useful vocabulary for Paper 3 Speaking Part Two. ‘The words and phrases below are useful when you are talking about a history day and a dance school. You should try and use them in your test. ‘@ Ancient © Learnidiscover Entry /admission # Classes/ lessons # Beginners/ starters ‘¢ Advanced level ‘These are useful questions and phrases for both parts of the speaking test. Prompt Card A Hove history | like learning about the past. | dont like history, it’s boring. Ancient Greek history is my favourite. Prompt Card B Hove dancing, I'm taking lessons. What level are you? I'm a beginner! intermediate/ advanced. What do you wear to danee in? Do you like history! learning about the past/ dancing? Which do you like best? Why?PAPER | READING & WRITING Rutewotaonutco) PART 1| Questions 1-5 hich notice (A-H) says this (1-5)? For questions 1-5 mark the correct letter A-H. Example: eect eeca 9. Only use this door if you work here Aneniors DbOooOOsoo Peace | . Don’t eat lunch here. L] ary (ort tes 3. Put your glass and plastic bottles in ial Pit this bin. EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY 4, Press this button in an emergency. ml Alarm Will Sound You can't stay here overnight. L] nana rue): : ENTRANCE FOR Exam Tips EMPLOYEES ONLY Don't worry if there are some words you don't recognise on DANGER these signs. You should be able Do Not Smoke, Eat or Drink to understand the meaning of the pears cee) signs even if you don't understand every word.RGU Ce Read the sentences (6-10) about Greta's birthday party. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for cach spac For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C. Example: 0. Greta . 10 have party for her birthday. A. wanted B. enjoyed ¢. liked all of her friends to come to her house on Saturday afternoon. B brought C invited of her friends brought her a nice present. A Every Beach ¢ Which 8. Greta and her friends played fun . in her garden. A games B toys € competitions 9. Greta’s mother .. a chocolate cake for the children. Aate B cooked baked 10. Greta’s present was a computer game. A favourite B interesting C bestRue oo) Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15 mark A, B or C. Example: A. nineteen B. many years ¢. nat old Answer: oo 11, Where did you buy that scarf? 12. When does your flight leave? 13. Shall we go fishing tomorrow? 14, Do you know the girl who is drinking lemonade? 15. How was your holiday? A#20. B Last Wednesday. C Ata shop in the village. A For two weeks. B In three hours. To London. A Sorry, | was too busy. B Yes, he will. € That would be fun. A She's my cousin, BI don't like it. C We made it ourselves. AWe leave tonight. B It was lovely. © A week on an island.PART 3 Questions 16-20 Complete the conversation in a museum, ‘What does Katrina say to the guide? For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet. Example: Guide: Geed morning! Have you been te this museum before? Guide: That's great. What would you like to see? How old are they? Katrina: 16 «0.0. ‘Where is the lift? Guide: We have some famous paintings of tigers and giraffes. No, this is my first visi Katrina: 17 ... Where are those painting: Guide: They're on the second floor. Yes. Where can | buy lune Katrina: 18 sesso. afterwards? Guide: They were painted almost 300 years ago. Who painted them? Katrina: 19. I'm interested in painti Guide: So do |, Do you have any other of wild animals. questions? That’s amazing. | love old paintings. Katrina: 20 ... Guide: There’s a café next to the museum shop.Bg Read the article about energy. Are sentences 21-27 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)? If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn't say’ (C). For questions 21-27, mark A, B or C. Good sources of energy People need energy so we can turn on our lights, use our computers, cook our food, and lots more. Some ways of getting the eneray we need for our electrici- ty are better than others. There isn’t enough coal and oil to last us forever, and taking them out of the ground is bad for the environment. ‘The best sources of energy don’t hurt the environment and won't run out. in places where it is often sunny, we can use energy from the sun. We can also use water power from rivers and from waves in the sea. In windy places we can use wind power. These sources of energy don't cause pollution. We always have to be careful of the environment when we get our eneray. For ‘example, we shouldn't put wind machines where we know lots of birds will be flying, because they might fly into the machines. But if we choose the right kind of energy in the right place, we will have good, clean energy for the future. Example: © Lights and computers use energy. A. Right 8. Wrong €. Doesn’t say 21. Coal and oil are the best sources of energy. ARight B Wrong C Doesn't say 22. We can use the sun's energy for electricity. ARight B Wrong C Doesn't say 23. We can use water power from lakes. ARight B Wrong C Doesn't say 24. A windy hill would be a good place to get energy. ARight B Wrong C Doesn't say 25. Using sun, water and wind for energy, pollutes the environment. ARight B Wrong C Doesn't say 26. Sometimes bats fly into wind machines. A Right BWrong C Doesn't say 27. It’s important to think about the environment when planning where to get energy. A Right B Wrong C Doesn't sayRe ecu) Read the article about camping. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C. Camping is a (0). way to spend a holiday. You can spend time (28). and enjoying nature. If you go camping far from the city, you (29)... remember to bring everything you need with you. First, you need a tent (30).....0... a sleeping bag. You should bring all (31). .. food too, unless you are planning to fish or find food. (32] very careful if you are eating wild berries or plants. Don't eat (33)... don't know what it is! There are many fun things to do when you are camping. You can go for a (34)... look for birds and animals, or take photographs. Always remember to clean (35)... after yourself and don't leave any rubbish behind. Example: oO A. great B. better relaxed relaxing relaxes must have and your Have anything everything nothing flight walk kick out down upGee ue ee) Read the descriptions of the different abjects you would find on a farm. The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. For questions 36-40 write the words. Example: 0 This is @ big animal that gives us milk. cow 36. We eat this bird's eggs for breakfast. 37. This is a big area of land where food is grown, 38. This plant grows on the ground. Cows and sheep eat it g 89, This person works on the farm, f 40. This is a big animal which you can ride. h PuieAM CHnuee ee ‘Complete the letter. Write ONE word for each space. For questions 41-50, write the words. Dear Rachel, Thank you very much (Q).. here. My room is very big and (41). a view of the sea. (42). morning | went swimming in the sea. Then | had lunch at the hotel café. They serve fresh fish (43).. catch near here. | had a nice big piece (44) Yesterday | (45). found a present to (46)... . fo my sister. It's @ painting of the island and I'm sure she (47). love it. | also visited the museum (48).. they keep the Island Treasure. ‘The woman at the musaum told me (49). it was stolen by pirates and hidden on the Island 250 years ago. I hope you and your family are well. Wish you (80). Love, Alexis here! telling me about this hotel. | am having a wonderful holiday . they shopping and | bought a beautiful pink dress and a silver ting. | also.UU encased Read this note and the information about class trips. Complete the information on Mike's notes. For questions 51-55 write the information. Class Trips ‘Choose which trip you would like and fill out an application by Friday. Trip |, 15-17 May Go to Trim Castle with Mrs Willow. Travel with us by bus or meet us there. Bring a raincoat. Trip 2, 18-20 May Go to Sonnet Wild Animal Park with Mr Holly. Travel with us by train, Bring a camera. Dear Uncle Chris, Castle and | am really excited. My mother is driving me there in her car because | do not want to take the bus. | will take lots of pictures of the castle to show you. Will you come to visit us next Sunday? | am going on a trip with my class. We are going to visit Trim | Love from Lisa | Class Trip Application Form Name: Trip to: Teacher: Dates Travel by: What to bring:iia STs] -) Read this note from your friend Henry. Don't forget that Anna's party io ab Karle Restaurant. What present did you get for Anna? How are you getting to the party? Is your sister coming with you? Henry Write a note to Henry. Answer his questions. Write your note cn the answer sheet Write 25-35 words. 22999% Practise writing simple messages or emails to your friends or family. Check your spelling, punctuation, structure and vocabulary. Remember to cover all the information required by the question. Ifyou are asked to write a note, remember to open and close it correctly. Try not to write more than 35 words as this means you are more likely to make a mistake.Be oe eee Cre seats ees ccs) under the right answer: CMe em PART 1 BS eee CCR ta ee tol a Example: 0 What time does the earliest train to Nottingham leave? Be ¢ i! 12.30 pm O 1. Where did Gary go on holiday? London, 2. What is Maria's book about?3. What did Sarah buy for Michael? 4. What's Matthew's mother cooking for dinner? A B 5. What is broken in the kitchen?For questions 6-10, write a letter (A-H) next to each person. PRs PEOPLE ACTIVITIES. Tuesday Werinesday teers Deen Friday eee go to the park Thursday visit Sally's mum Saturday g0 lo the litrary oon |Per ee SR ene ele tahoe ee mem COE MR ewe CR Crete tn go are he A. Planet Rock {s playing at the concert? is 8. Rain Spins = , Rock Planet 21. What kind of musie do they play? A mene Tee oO © ola cock 12, What time does the show begin? A 900 B wa c 1100 13. Where is the show? A ext to the museum next to the Musle Centre © in Ball Strect 14. How much do tickets cost for students? A & Bo c ee 15. What is Seagulls? A a estaurant Batam © a vatéRa a Lee ac a su} een ence art Comer eects Readina: Story on nawe: Pages to write: Give Homework on Geogrepiy reading: ring fon axe Qn enezenere Exam Tips When listening to Parts 4 and 5, imagine that you really need the information you are been given. This should help you concentrate on getting the information you need. Listen carefully to the instructions and read the questions before the recording starts, so that you know exactly what information to listen for. Make sure that you write British prices (pounds and pence) if prices are mentioned.PART 5 You will hear some information about an airport. Pe ea est es eerste Mecano Gold City Airport Hights delayest Desks pers Rostaurants close ait 006 is on tin, Lost in the car park Telephone number:AGLI E (5 6 minutes) Introducing Yourself The first part of the test takes 5 - 6 minutes and you have to show that you can use the English you need when you meet someone for the first time. © What's your name? Do you work ar are you 2 student? ‘# Whiere do you live? «# Do you enioy learning Engish? ‘© What is your town like? ‘» How long have you boon studying English? MAAN (3-4 minutes) Prompt card activiey This part takes 3 to 4 minutes and you have to talk to the other candidate. The examiner will give you a prompt card like the one below and you have to ask and answer questions. Example: The examiner reads out these instructions and gives a question card to Candidate B and an answer card to Candidate A. Candidate A, here is some information about a horse riding centre. Candidate B, you don’t know anything about the centre, so ask A some questions about it, Now B, ask A your questions about the horse riding centre and A you answer them. Candidate A - your answers Candidate B - your questions SUNNY TRAILS HORSE RIDING CENTRE RSE RIDING Come ride with us! 30 horses to choose from 3 name? ‘Two-hour trips to the beach or mountains Only £15 8 how long / ride? Wear good shoes. @ where? @@ what / wear? SP cost?The examiner will stop the interaction after 4 or 5 questions have been asked and answered. A different set of prompt cards is then given out, so that Candidate A has the opportunity to ask questions and Candidate B to answer them. In this example, the questions are about a rock concert. Candidate B, here is some information about a flower shop. Candidate A, you don’t know anything about the flower shop, so ask B some questions about Now A, ask B your questions abaut the flower shop and B, you answer them. Candidate B - your answers BUSY BEES FLOWER SHOP SALE!!! 14 Glasgow Street ‘Open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Special Mother’s Day Sale ALL roses and gift baskets Half Price Free card when you buy 12 flowers! Candidate A - your qaestions | FLOWER SHOP ‘ name? '@ when / open? 48 sale? @ where? & free gift? 22 2aueee) Exam Tips Practise answering simple questions about yourself, ‘your work or studies, school, hobbies, family, home / hometown ete.Useful Vocabulary This is useful vocabulary for Paper 3 Spesking Part Two. ‘The words and phrases below are useful when you are talking about the horse riding centre and the flower shop. You should try and use them in your test. © Tiip/ journey © Special © Gift present © Gift basket - some flowers that have been put in a decorated basket. Tall -a rough path ‘These are useful questions and phrases for both parts of the speaking test. Prompt Card A I go horse riding at the weekends. Can you ride a horse? J went on a horse riding trip to the beach. It was fun. I don’t like horses. | think they are scary. Prompt Card B ‘What did you buy your mum far Mother’s Day? I bought my mum some flowers from the flower shop. You can get a free gift if you buy 12 flowers. Did you get a free gif? 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