KEY ENGLISH TEST

for Schools

Reading and Writing

SAMPLE TEST 1

Time 1 hour 10 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are
not already there.
Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
Read the instructions on the answer sheet.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. Use a pencil.
You must complete the answer sheet within the time limit.
At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

READING
Questions 1 – 55 carry one mark.
WRITING
Question 56 carries five marks.

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