KET READING PRACTICE TEST-PART 1+2

KET READING PRACTICE TEST-PART 1+2

​PART 1: SHORT MESSAGES

In Part 1, you are tested on your ability to read for the main message.

​You will sometimes see the same word in the question and in one of the signs or notices. Be careful! Finding the same word in the question and the sign or notice does not mean you have found the answer.

​To do this part of the test you must first understand the meaning of the question. Then look for the sign or notice that means the same, but uses different words to the question.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• You don't have to pay for the third item.

•  This offer is only available on Saturday.

• There are special offers every day at this shop.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• Harry hopes that Josh will be able to come with him.

• Harry thinks Josh should look on the cinema website.

• Harry wants to know if Josh can pay him back today.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• You can go to the Safari Wildlife Park in the Summer Holidays.

• You can get more information about the park by giving them a call.

• The Wildlife Safari Park is open all year round.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• Some parts of the skateboard must be changed.

• The skateboard is for someone who is good at this sport.

• Eric is selling it because it is 6 months old.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• Jack doesn't need to bring anything to the meeting.

• Will wanted to remind Jack about the time for the meeting.

• Jack and Will are both going to the meeting in the evening.

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer.

• You can leave your bag anytime of the day.

• You can only leave small bags at this place.

• They charge more for larger bags than smaller bags.

​PART 2

​In Part 2, you are tested on your knowledge of vocabulary. You are asked to fill the gap in each of 5 sentences with one of 3 options provided. There is a completed example sentence at the beginning.

​If the 6 sentences are all on the same topic or are linked by a simple story line, you should deal with each sentence individually but be aware that the overall context will help you find the correct answer.  

​Read the sentences about cleaning the house. Choose the best word for each space.

Multiple Choice

Martina decided to ________ her house a spring clean.

• give

• have

• get

Multiple Choice

First Martina _______ all her clothes away in the cupboard.

• put

• cleaned

• took

Multiple Choice

She _______ all her old toys and games to a second hand shop.

• brought

• got

• took

Multiple Choice

She tidied _______ her books and papers.

• out

• up

• down

Multiple Choice

She ________ some fresh flowers on the shelf.

• brought

• got

• put

Multiple Choice

She put new ________ on the bed.

• curtains

• carpet

• blanket