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KET Practice Tests Extra provides complete exam preparation and revision for the Cambridge ESOL Key English Test. KET Practice Tests Extra will improve students’ exam techniques and readiness. These FIVE complete Practice Tests help learners master both the language and the skills they need in order to do well in the exam.

New features: ■ ‘Extra advice’ boxes in Test 1 ■ ‘Extra language practice’ in 15 lessons ■ Extra computer-based test versions on CD-ROM

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KET Practice Tests

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Features: ■ FIVE complete Practice Tests ■ Information boxes in Test 1 on what you have to do in each part ■ Complete coverage of topics, vocabulary and structures for the KET exam ■ Photocopiable answer sheets to practice for the day of the exam ■ Record sheets for students to monitor their progress ■ Teacher’s Book (online) with useful tips on candidate preparation and how students can achieve higher scores

Amanda Thomas

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KET Practice Tests

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FIVE Practice Tests for the Cambridge ESOL Key English Test extra language practice in 15 lessons extra tips in Test 1

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Contents Information for students

TEST 1

TEST 2

4-6

CD-ROM

Paper 1

8

Paper 2

20

Paper 3, Part 1

26

CD-ROM

Paper 1

30

Paper 2

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Paper 3, Part 1

48

Paper 1

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Paper 2

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Paper 3, Part 1

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Paper 1

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Paper 2

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Paper 3, Part 1

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Paper 1

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Paper 2

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Paper 3, Part 1

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List of Extra Language Lessons

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TEST 3

TEST 4

TEST 5

Visual materials for Paper 3, Part 2

123-132

Sample mark sheets

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Student record sheets

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Supplementary Files: Speaking Grammar Vocabulary

139-140 141 142-143

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Information for students

Paper 1 – READING AND WRITING What do I have to do in the test? Write your answers on the answer sheet. You will not have time to transfer your answers at the end of the test.

Part 1 • You have to match five sentences (1-5) with the correct notice (A-H). • There will be an example and two extra notices you will not need to use. • Read the sentences and notices very carefully; ones which have the same words do not always have the same meaning. • Don’t worry if there are some words you don’t understand in the notices. You are only expected to understand the gist (main idea) of each notice.

Part 2 • • • • •

You have to read some sentences. The sentences make up a short story. In each sentence there is a gap with three multiple-choice options. You have to choose the correct word to fill each gap from the options A, B or C. The words can be verbs, adjectives or nouns. Read each sentence carefully before choosing the missing word. Make sure you understand what the sentence means before deciding on your answer. • You should not spend more than 5 or 6 minutes on this part of the test.

Part 3 • There are two parts to part 3. For questions 11-15 you have to choose the best phrase/ sentence to complete a two-line dialogue. • For questions 16-20, you have to complete a dialogue by choosing the correct missing sentences from a list (A-H). • There will be an example and two extra sentences you will not need to use. • Here you should read the whole dialogue through once before deciding on your answers. • You need to look at what the person says before and after each gap to make sure the sentence you choose fits properly.

Part 4 • You have to read a text and then answer seven multiple-choice questions. There will be an example to help you. • Read the instructions carefully. Sometimes you have to choose between ‘A’ Right, ‘B’ Wrong or ‘C’ Doesn’t Say. Sometimes you will have a choice of answers A, B or C to choose from. There is usually only one text but sometimes there may be three short texts. • Read the questions quickly and then read the text all the way through before you try to answer the questions. • This is not a vocabulary matching exercise! You have to read each part of the text very carefully to find the correct answer. The correct answer will be the one with the same meaning (not necessarily the same words as the text). • Don’t worry if there are some words you don’t understand. It may be possible to guess the meaning from the context. The important thing is to focus on understanding the main ideas. • You may need to spend a little longer on this part of the test (but not more than 15 minutes)

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Information for students Part 5 • You have to read a text with some missing words. • You have to choose the correct missing word for each gap from a choice of three multiplechoice options. • You should read the text all the way through to get a general understanding before trying to fill the gaps. Decide if the text is about the past, present or future. • Then look at the multiple-choice options. Decide which word fits best. Look at the words before and after each gap to help you. • You should not spend more than 10 minutes on this part of the test.

Part 6 • You have to read five sentences which each describe a word. You must identify the words and write them in the correct place on the Answer Sheet. • There will be an example to help you. • The first letter of each word is given. • You must spell the word correctly. • There is only one possible answer for each word. • All the words are connected to the same topic.

Part 7 • You have to complete a letter by filling in the gaps. • Read the letter all the way through so you understand what it is about before you try and fill in the gaps. There will be an example to help you. • You should only write ONE word for each gap. • You should not spend more than 10 minutes on this part of the test.

Part 8 • You have to read some information (e.g. a notice and an email or a ticket and an advertisement) and use this information to complete some notes, a diary or some kind of booking form. • You must pretend to be the person completing the information – so when it says, Name: ................. for example, don’t write your own name! • You only need to write one or two words. • Sometimes you will be asked to write down a date or a price. You need to read the two pieces of information carefully to get the right answer because there may be more than one date or price given. • You must spell all the words correctly so be very careful not to make mistakes when copying words.

Part 9 • You have to write a short note, email, postcard or message. • You must read the instructions carefully and write down the THREE pieces of information asked for. • Sometimes you have to follow instructions and sometimes you will have a short note, email or message to answer. • Use your imagination. It doesn’t matter if what you write is true or not. The important thing is to give all the necessary information and to write complete sentences. • Don’t worry too much about making spelling or grammar mistakes. In this part of the test the examiners want to see if you can successfully communicate a message in English. • You should not spend more than 10 minutes on this question.

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Paper 2 – LISTENING What do I have to do in the test? You should write your answer on the question paper. You will have time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet at the end of the test. Part 1 • You will hear five short conversations between two people. There will also be an example. You will hear each conversation twice. • You will have time to read the questions before you listen. • You must listen and choose the correct answer A, B or C. • Each of the three options, A, B and C will be mentioned in the conversation, so you have to listen very carefully to make sure you choose the correct answer. Part 2 • You will hear a conversation between two people. You will hear this conversation twice. • You have to match two lists; e.g. the names of people and the food they like. You will hear the information in the same order as list 1-5. • Sometimes you will not hear exactly the same words that are on the lists because the speakers use different ways to say the same thing. For example, boat ride and river trip. • Remember that you only have to match five items on the first list (1-5) with five items from list (A-H). Two items in this list are there to distract you and one is the example. • You may hear all of these words (A-H) in the conversation so you need to think carefully before you choose the correct item in list (A-H). Part 3 • You will hear a conversation between two people. It may be a conversation between friends or it may be a conversation in a shop or restaurant etc. You will hear this conversation twice. • You will have time to read the questions through before you listen. This will help you to know what information you need to listen for. • You have to read the questions and as you listen choose the correct answer A, B or C. The questions are in the same order as the information in the conversation. • Don’t worry if you miss one of the answers, you can listen for it the second time you hear the recording. It is important to keep going because otherwise you may miss the answer to the next question. • Sometimes, you will not hear exactly the same words that are in the questions because the speakers use different ways to say the same thing. The important thing is to choose the answer with the correct meaning. • Usually all the options A, B and C are mentioned in the conversation. You have to decide which one is the correct answer to show that you really understand what is being said. You should always guess if you are not sure. Parts 4 and 5 • In part 4 you will hear a conversation between two people. In part 5 you will hear only one person talking. You will hear both parts 4 and 5 twice. • For both parts 4 and 5, you must listen and complete the notes. There are five gaps to fill and there will also be an example. • You only need to write ONE or TWO words. • You will have a few seconds to read the information on the question paper before you listen. Use this time to try and predict the kind of information you need to listen for. Ask yourself: Do I need to listen for a name, a time, a date, a price, a telephone number? etc.

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Frequently asked question Do I have to pass each paper in order to pass the whole exam?

Answer No. Your final grade will be based on your overall score in all 3 papers.

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Part 1 Reading and Writing

How can I prepare for Part 1 of the test? ◆ ◆

Start looking around you for any signs / notices written in English. There are usually some in airports, museums, hotels and train stations. Read advertisements in English on the Internet / in English magazines and newspapers.

Questions 1-5 Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)? For 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H on your answer sheet.

Answer:

EXAMPLE

0

A B C D E F G H

0 You cannot leave through this door. 1 Yo u c a n n o t p l ay w i t h o u t we a r i n g these.

A

School will be closed on Monday 5th July

2 You must keep quiet at this time. B 3 Children will have a holiday on this day. 4 Go here if you want to buy one of these. 5 G r o u p s o f ch i l d r e n m u s t n o t g o here.

PARENTS PLEASE MAKE SURE CHILDREN WEAR THE CORRECT UNIFORM

C Only TWO children at a time may enter this shop D NO TALKING DURING FIRE PRACTICE E

New school football shirts on sale in school office

F Football club will start next Friday G You must wear trainers on the football field H Do not use fire exit in sports hall

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Reading and Writing Part 2

Paper 1

TEST 1

How can I prepare for Part 2 of the test? ◆

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Remember vocabulary not grammar is being tested here. Learn the differences between words with similar meanings and opposites like: remember / forget hungry / thirsty menu / bill win / earn decide / think finish / stop to get up / get off Learn collocations (words that go together): to have a coffee / shower to make the bed / lunch to do the shopping

Questions 6-10 Read the sentences (6-10) about moving house. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

SOLD

Answer:

EXAMPLE

0

A B C

0 Last week we .................... into our new house. A moved

B changed

C turned

6 Before we left I had to help .................... all our things into big boxes. A bring

B pack

C send

7 I felt very .................... because I didn’t want to leave my friends. A sad

B poor

C busy

8 I couldn’t carry any of the boxes into our new house because they were too .................... . A fat

B heavy

C great

9 Our new neighbour gave us a cake to .................... us. A invite

B join

C welcome

10 I am very happy with my new bedroom because there is a lot more .................... . A space

B size

C floor

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Part 3 Reading and Writing

How can I prepare for Part 3 of the test? This part of the test focuses on everyday conversation. ◆ Listen to as much English as you can. Study the tapescripts in your coursebooks. ◆ Learn different responses for phrases such as: Do you mind…? Would you like…? How often do you…? Let’s…

Questions 11-15 Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet. EXAMPLE 0

What’s Mark like? A He’s very funny.

11 Have we got any milk left?

B He’s got blue eyes.

Answer:

C He likes football.

0

A B C

A Not much. B Not ever. C Not often.

12 What about going to the cinema?

A Is it on? B Is anything on? C Is it good?

13 Is there a bank near here?

A It takes a long time. B It’s very long. C It’s a long way from here.

14 I hate shopping.

A Me too. B I do. C I’m not.

15 Would you like a drink?

A I like it. B It’s very nice. C Yes, please.

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Reading and Writing Part 3

Paper 1

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Questions 16-20 Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Tim say to Kate? For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet. EXAMPLE Kate: So what do we have to do before the holiday, Tim? Tim: 0 ...………………………………….

Answer:

0

A B C D E F G H

Kate:

OK, I’ll check that. Have you booked the taxi for the airport?

A

No, because Jack said he could take us there.

Tim:

16 ..............................................

B

We can rent a car when we arrive at the airport.

Kate:

Oh. That’s very kind. C

Has your new passport arrived?

D

What clothes do we need to pack?

E

Of course. You can use my old one if you like.

F

What about a guide book?

That’s a good idea. I’ll get one on Thursday.

G

Eating out is very cheap there.

Tim:

19 ..............................................

H

We haven’t got our tickets from the travel agent yet.

Kate:

I’m not bringing much. It’ll be so hot. Can you bring your camera? Mine’s broken.

Tim:

20 ..............................................

Kate:

Thank you. I can’t wait until we leave!

Tim: Kate:

Tim: Kate:

17 .............................................. It was sent last week. Do we need to buy anything to take with us? 18 ..............................................

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Part 4 Reading and Writing

How can I prepare for Part 4 of the test? ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Practise reading similar texts (about people, places, important events). Learn how to guess the meaning of words you don’t know from the context. Practise doing multiple-choice reading activities. Learn from your mistakes. Learn to spot the difference between ‘Wrong’ and ‘Doesn’t say’ options. ‘Doesn’t say’ means it doesn’t say anything in the text about this.

Questions 21-27 Read the article about the Winter Olympics. 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 on your answer sheet.

The Winter Olympics In 1924 both the summer and the first winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix. The new winter games were very small compared to the winter Olympics we know today. There were only six competitions, including skiing races, ice skating and ice hockey. At Chamonix there were 300 athletes, but only thirteen of these were women. At the first games of the 21st century in S a l t L a ke C i t y i n 2 0 0 2 t h e r e we r e ove r t wo t h o u s a n d sportsmen and women in seventy-eight competitions but still only around a quarter of these were women. The number of countries taking part has not grown very much because there are not as many countries that have the right weather to do winter sports. Norway won the most gold medals at Chamonix but their most famous sports star didn’t win anything. In fact she came last! However, this was because Sonja Henie was only 11 years old at the time. She went on to win three gold medals for skating in the next three Winter Olympic games. Both the winter and summer games were in France in 1924 but that soon changed. Since 1928 the summer and winter games have always been in different countries and since 1994 they have not even been in the same year.

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TEST 1

Answer: 0 A B C

EXAMPLE 0

Paper 1

The first winter Olympics were in France. A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

21 There were fewer competitions at the first winter Olympic games than there are today. A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

22 At Salt Lake City there were many more countries that sent teams to the winter Olympics than at Chamonix. A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

23 Today, there are the same number of men and women in the winter Olympics. A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

24 Norway has won more competitions than any other country in the history of the winter Olympics. A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

25 Sonja Henie didn’t do well at Chamonix because she was too young. A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

26 Sonja Henie was the youngest person to win a gold medal for skating. A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

27 The winter and summer games were in the same year until 1986. A Right

B Wrong

C Doesn’t say

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Part 5 Reading and Writing

How can I prepare for Part 5 of the test? ◆ ◆

Practise reading short factual texts from newspapers, magazines and encyclopaedias. Learn words / structures which go together. For example more than, as… as, need + to, can / must / should without to, since + date (since last January), for + time period (for five months). Write down any useful words / structures on page 141.

Questions 28-35 Read the article about The Race to the South Pole. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

The Race to the South Pole In 1908 Ernest Shackleton and (0) ............... team of explorers left England for Antarctica. They wanted to get to the South Pole which no-one had (28) ............... done. This was the third time Shackleton had tried but (29) ............... a very difficult journey they had to turn back (30) ............... they didn’t have (31) ............... food. They were only 179km (32) ............... from the South Pole. In 1911 two groups of explorers, one British, one Norwegian, tried again. Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen were both good explorers and both (33) ............... wanted to win (34) ............... race. In the end, Amundsen got (35) ............... first. He arrived at the South Pole (36) ............... December 14, 1911. Scott arrived five weeks later but he and all his team died on the return journey.

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Reading and Writing Part 5

Answer:

EXAMPLE 0

Paper 1

A his

B their

C our

28

A always

B ever

C just

29

A then

B before

C after

30

A so

B because

C and

31

A enough

B some

C many

32

A near

B away

C far

33

A very

B really

C more

34

A one

B a

C the

35

A here

B everywhere

C there

36

A on

B in

C at

0

TEST 1

A B C

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Part 6 Reading and Writing

How can I prepare for Part 6 of the test? English spelling is not easy because the words are often spelt differently to how they sound, so you must practise. Test yourself or ask a friend to test you. Even words that you think you know can be hard to spell, e.g. fruit, beautiful, secretary, light, vegetable, journalist. Keep a vocabulary book and try to learn the spelling of all new words. Write any new words on pages 142-143.

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Questions 36-40 Read the descriptions (36-40) of some words about food. What is the word for each one? The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. For questions 36-40, write the words on the answer sheet. EXAMPLE

Answer:

0 This is the meal you have before you go to school or work.

0

b r e a k fa s t

36 Many people like to put this into their hot drinks to make them taste sweet.

s____

37 In many countries they eat this with butter or jam for breakfast.

b____

38 Some people like to have a cold drink made from fruit.

j____

39 People can have this hot drink with milk or they can have it black.

c_____

40 If you don’t eat anything in the morning you will feel like this.

h_____

Extra Tip

You need to recognise whether a question needs a noun (sing. / plural), adverb or an adjective.

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Reading and Writing Part 7

Paper 1

TEST 1

How can I prepare for Part 7 of the test? ◆

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Practise doing this kind of exercise. Remember Part 7 is testing grammar and spelling, not vocabulary so you need to focus on the structural words like auxiliaries (have, be), prepositions (in, on, up, down etc.), articles (a, an, the), verb forms, modals (can, may, must), pronouns (she, his, it, their etc.), adverbs (well, fast, enough, quickly, many, much, ago, soon, before, after etc.), adjectives (good, nice, hot etc.), comparatives (better, nicer etc.), linkers (and, then, because etc.). Make sure you can spell these words correctly. Sometimes there may be more than one correct answer but you should only write ONE word in each space.

Questions 41-50 Complete the letter. Write ONE word for each space (41-50). For questions 41-50, write the words on your answer sheet.

EXAMPLE 0

h av i n g

Dear Sam, I am (0) ..having .. a lovely time on my school skiing trip. The weather is very good; lots (41) .................. snow and not too cold. It (42) .................. been sunny most days. (43) .................. morning we go to ski school. Now I (44) .................. ski down the mountain by (45) .................. without falling over. The hotel is nice. It is very big and it has (46) .................. lovely swimming pool. (47) .................. the evening we have dinner and then I play games (48) .................. my friends. We go to bed very early (49) .................. we are so tired after skiing (50) .................. day. Hope you are well. From

Mick

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Part 8 Reading and Writing

How can I prepare for Part 8 of the test? ◆ ◆

This part is testing to see if you know how to understand and complete different types of written information from real life situations. You should practise doing this type of task and make sure you know what kind of information you need to write when you see: date, nationality, occupation, address etc.

Questions 51-55 Read the notice and note about a swimming competition. Fill in the information on the diary. For questions 51-55, write the information on the answer sheet. SWIMMING COMPETITION 12 June City Sports Centre Group 1 Group 2

2-4 p.m. 4-6 p.m.

Parents must have ticket No photographs Swimmers to meet at school at 1 p.m.

Dad, The competition is this Saturday. I am in the second group so you don’t have to watch the earlier races. Can you wait to take me home? I should be ready to go at 6.30, so you’ll be back in time for the football at 8! Love Sarah

Dad’s Diary Sarah’s swimming competition EXAMPLE 0

Date: Where:

51

Sarah’s races start at:

52

Leave pool at:

53

Don’t take:

54

Don’t forget my:

55

12 June

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Reading and Writing Part 9

Paper 1

TEST 1

How can I prepare for Part 9 of the test? ◆ ◆

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Practise writing notes for your friends in your English class. Learn phrases / sentences for: making suggestions; e.g. Shall we…? Why don’t we…? Let’s… inviting people to do things; e.g. Would you like to…? accepting / refusing invitations; e.g. Thank you for your invitation. I would really like to come to your party. Learn to check your work. Ask yourself these questions: Is it easy to read? Have I made any grammar / spelling / punctuation mistakes? Have I answered the question properly?

Question 56 A friend has asked you to go to the cinema this evening but you can’t go. Write a note to your friend. Say:

(1) why you can’t go (2) you are sorry (3) when you can go

Write 25-35 words. Write your note on the answer sheet. EXAMPLE Dear Kate, (2) I am very sorry I can’t go to the cinema with you this evening. (1) My boss wants me to work late today. (3) What about going to the cinema tomorrow? Love Jane

33 words

Now you try. Read this note from your friend Jo. Dear .............................. 1

I am .................... sorry I ............... ...............................

2

........................................................ ...............................

3

........................................................ ...............................

Dear Sally, Is it still OK for you to come to my house for dinner tonight? Please tell me what time you will arrive. Do you want me to meet you at the train station? Love Jo Write to Jo and answer her questions. Write 25-35 words.

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Part 1 Listening

How can I prepare for Part 1 of the test? ◆

◆

Practise listening to short conversations like this as much as possible. It is important to get used to hearing different voices and accents, talking about a wide variety of situations. Practise doing multiple-choice listening activities. Check your answers and see what kind of mistakes you make. The more you practise the better you will become at selecting correct answers.

Questions 1-5 You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is one question for each conversation. For questions 1-5, put a tick (✓) under the right answer.

EXAMPLE

0 Which train are they going to catch? A ✓

1

B

C

Which photograph does the man like most?

A

B

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C

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B

B

C

Where did the boy come in the running race?

1 A 5

C

What main course does the woman choose?

A 4

TEST 1

Which class is the girl going to do?

A 3

Paper 2

2

3

B

C

How long has the girl’s father been away?

CALENDAR x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

A

CALENDAR x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x x

CALENDAR x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

B

x x x x

C

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Part 2 Listening

How can I prepare for Part 2 of the test? Practise listening for different kinds of information. ◆ You should try and identify if the speakers are talking about the past, present or future. Try and decide if they know each other – are they friends, family or strangers? ◆ Where are they speaking? In a shop, at home, at school etc.? ◆ What is the reason for their conversation? To decide something, to invite somebody to do something, to get information etc.?

Questions 6-10 Listen to Jack telling his mother about his day trip. What did he do at each time? For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each time. You will hear the conversation twice. EXAMPLE 0 9.00

TIMES

Answer:

A B C D E F G H

ACTIVITIES

6 11.00

A boat ride

7 12.00

B cinema

8 2.00

C café

9 4.00

D museum

10 6.00

0

E park F shopping G train H visited Grandma

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Listening Part 3

Paper 2

TEST 1

How can I prepare for Part 3 of the test? ◆ ◆

Practise listening as much as possible. It is important to get used to listening to a variety of voices and accents. Practise doing multiple-choice listening activities. Check your answers and see what kind of mistakes you make. The more you practise the better you will become at selecting correct answers.

Questions 11-15 Listen to a woman asking for information about a holiday. For questions 11-15, tick (✓) A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice. EXAMPLE 0 Which date is free for a family holiday?

11 Where is the cheapest hotel?

12 What does the hotel have?

13 What is the special price per person per week?

14 You have to pay extra for

15 The plane leaves at

A

✓

18th.

B

19th.

C

20th.

A

France.

B

Spain.

C

Greece.

A

Swimming pool.

B

Children’s club.

C

Beach.

A

£290.

B

£250.

C

£230.

A

the bus to the hotel.

B

dinner.

C

lunch.

A

1 p.m.

B

2 p.m.

C

4 p.m.

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Part 4 Listening

How can I prepare for Parts 4 and 5 of the test? ◆ ◆ ◆

◆

Practise listening and writing down numbers (prices, times, dates, phone numbers). Practise listening and writing down names (e.g. of people and places). Some names are not spelt out. These are words that you know, like ‘Park Street’ or surnames like ‘Brown’ or ‘Lake’. Make sure you know the spellings of words like these. For some other words it does not matter if you spell the word incorrectly. You will not lose marks if it is possible to recognise and understand the word, e.g. ‘bycicle’ or ‘bicicle’ instead of ‘bicycle’.

Questions 16-20 You will hear a conversation about a restaurant. Listen and complete questions 16-20. You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE Name of restaurant:

0

Kind of restaurant:

16

Price of dinner per person:

17

Special price on:

18

Where:

19

Telephone number:

20

The Garden

£ .......................................

............................... Street

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Paper 2

TEST 1

Questions 21-25 You will hear someone giving the recipe for an Irish vegetable dish. Listen and complete questions 21-25. You will hear the information twice.

Irish vegetable dish

EXAMPLE Vegetables needed:

0

Name of dish:

21

Number of potatoes needed:

22

Cook potatoes for:

23

Add some:

24

Goes well with:

25

potatoes and onions

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Part 1 Speaking

Greetings and Introductions Answer the examples of Part 1 questions on the recording.

What’s your name? How do you spell your surname / first name / the name of your town? Where do you live? How long have you lived there? Are you a student or do you work?

Now practise with your partner.

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Focus on Paper 1, Parts 5, 7 Extra language practice

Exercise 1 – Linking words are often tested in Paper 1, Parts 5 and 7, which test grammar in context. Choose the best word for each space. or

but

because

if

and

so

The story is very exciting (1) ………… it made me laugh a lot (2) ………… I didn’t like the car (3) ………… motorbike races, which were very long. (4) ………… you like the other films made by this director, then you will also enjoy this one. I think everyone in the family will like this film (5) ………… it is very funny. I’m sure it will be very popular (6) ………… book your ticket today. Exercise 2 – Match the first part of the sentence (1-6) with the second part (a-f). 1 I have never visited Mexico or 2 I would like to visit Poland because 3 It will be too expensive to have a summer holiday if 4 It wasn’t the most beautiful place I have ever visited but 5 It is very cold there in winter and 6 I don’t enjoy flying any more so

a I think the train would be better for me. b it is dark for most of the day. c any other countries in Central America. d I want to see where my grandmother was born. e we decide to go skiing in January. f the people were very friendly.

Exercise 3 – Complete the sentences with information that is true for you. 1 2 3 5 6

If I have enough time this week, …………………….. I have a lot of work to do so ……………………………. My favourite food is ………………….. and I also like ……………… I am good at ……………………….….. but …………..................... You can improve your English by watching TV or…………………

Exercise 4 – Choose the correct linking word to answer the following questions. Which of the linking words above is used 1 for giving a reason? 2 after negatives or in a list of suggestions? 3 to make a contrast? 4 in conditional sentences?

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Lesson 1 – Linking words

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Focus on Paper 2, Part 1

Lesson 2 – Predicting Exercise 1 – Look at the questions and recording scripts from Test 1 below and answer the questions. Example: Which train are they going to catch? Male: Are we going to catch the fast train tomorrow? Female: That’s the 10.15, isn’t it? I think that will get us there too late. We’ll have to take the one at 9 o’clock because we need to be there by 10.45 at the latest. Male: OK. 1 Are all the times in the pictures mentioned? 2 What different ways to tell the time are used? 3 Find the correct answer in the conversation and underline it.

Question 3 What main course does the woman choose? Female: What special dishes have you got this evening? Male: There’s grilled fish, grilled chicken and steak. The steak is very good. Female: Yes. I had steak the last time I was here. I’m having fish to start with so I think I’ll have the chicken for a change. Male: OK. 1 Why aren’t options A and B correct? 2 Find the correct answer in the conversation and underline it.

Question 4 Where did the boy come in the running race? Female: Did you win the running race again? Male: Jack was in front of me all the way until the last 10 metres. I just passed the finishing line about a second before him. The person in third place came in a long way behind. Female: It was a hard race then. You must be tired. Male: Yes, really tired. 1 How does the boy describe winning the race? 2 Can you think of any other ways?

A ✓

B

C

A

B

C ✓

A ✓

1 B

2 C

Exercise 2 – Practise getting ready to listen.

3

Before you listen you should think about: • the kind of vocabulary you will hear • different ways to describe the information in the pictures and in the question. Now look at Test 2 Paper 2 Part 1 on pages 42-43 and make predictions about what you will hear. Q1 Write descriptions of the dresses, Q2 Say the times, Q3 Describe the people

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Frequently asked question Do Cambridge ESOL recommend how long we should take in each part of the test?

Answer No. Some tasks will take longer than others. There is plenty of time to complete all the tasks.

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Part 1 Reading and Writing

Questions 1-5 Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)? For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H on your answer sheet.

Answer:

EXAMPLE

0

A B C D E F G H

0 Families can eat for less. 1 You can only stop here for a short time.

A

2 You do not have to pay to travel on this. 3 Children must travel with an adult.

B

4 Children can travel more cheaply. 5 Passengers may not use this.

C

D

E

Half-price tickets for children under 16

Short stay car park 20 MINUTES MAXIMUM AIRPORT TRAIN DELAYED Passengers may use train tickets on bus service

Free bus to city from airport Car park for airport workers only

F

Free meals for 2 children when you buy one adult meal G

H

Children under 12 may not fly alone on this airline

There will be a short delay on flights to Paris

Exam Tip

Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word. You should try to understand the main message.

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Reading and Writing Part 2

Paper 1

TEST 2

Questions 6-10 Read the sentences (6-10) about a school trip. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

Answer: 0 A B C

Example:

0 I went on a ……… with my class to visit an old castle yesterday. A travel B trip C ride

6 We had to leave early in the morning because it was a ………………. way to go. A far

B long

C great

7 A guide showed us around and gave us lots of interesting ………………. . A stories

B messages

C information

8 Parts of the castle are just ruins because they ………………. down in a fire. A broke

B burnt

C brought

9 Our school gave some money to help ………………. the castle. A return

B repair

C remember

10 In the castle shop I ………………. a present for my little sister. A made

B took

C bought

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