Cambridge KET Test 5 - Reading & Writing

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Speak to Mr Sponforth if _____

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Tony has ____.

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Amanda wants her grandmother to

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Three teenage business people

Noa Mintz
Noa started a business when she was 8, holding art classes for children. Two years later, she began a party planning business for children. She thinks that went very well. She doesn’t think that because she was very young, the business wasn't exactly perfect. These days, she is sure that she knows what she's doing, as she has a business that finds staff to look after other people's children. She also pays someone to help her with the business.

Mikaila Ulmer
Mikaila has opened a company called Me and the Bees. It sells lemonade, which is made with local honey. The drink is sold in several shops in Mikaila's home town and online, and some of the money is given to nature groups that work with bees and other insects. Mikaila also shows children and their families how to get ideas to make money. She says, "I think I've got lots of good advice for them."

Jessie Chong
When Jessie was really young, her parents told her that she should find something that she loved doing. She's happy she did because she thinks everyone should love their work. Jessie makes jewelry and sells it online. She looks at flowers and plants, and then uses the shapes and colors she sees in her jewelry.

Which person is helping wildlife?

Which person has given someone a job?

Which person gets ideas for her business from nature?

Which person wants to teach children about business?

Which person has opened other companies before?

Which person is pleased that she took some good advice?

Which person thinks she has improved as a business person?

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Would you like to be an astronaut?

You don't have to be Superman to fly in space. Many men and women from many different countries have done it. For example, the European Space Agency (ESA) now has 14 astronauts from 8 different countries.

The first thing is this - you need to be sure it's the job that you really want to do. It requires a lot of hard work and several years of study at university before astronaut training even begins. Most people start this between 27 and 37 years of age. Many astronauts also train to become pilots first.

Astronauts come from all over Europe and the world, and it's important that they can speak the same languages. They have to speak English, and they are given Russian lessons. Some also learn another language, for example, Japanese, as a number of astronauts are Japanese speakers.

If you are still at school and you'd like to be an astronaut when you're older, it’s not too early to start developing the skills you will need. Playing video games is a great thing to do, as it helps you to think quickly and clearly. This is what you will need to do when you travel in space.

Another good thing to do is sports, especially team sports. They make you fit, of course, but more importantly, they help you learn how to do things together with your colleagues. So, maybe planning a game of football for next weekend isn't a bad idea?

The first paragraph says that _____

The writer says _____

Which languages do ESA astronauts know how to speak after training?

Why can playing video games be useful if you want to be an astronaut?

How can sports help you to become an astronaut?

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The oldest university in the world

Some people say the University of Al Quaraouiyine in Morocco is the world's oldest university because there has been a school in the same place 19.1sinceafterbetween the year 859 AD. In other words, there has been one there 19.2duringsincefor almost 1,100 years. The University has had many famous international students 19.3underuntilover the years including the great traveler, lbn Khadun. The University was started by a woman, Fatima al-Fihri, and 19.4hasmakesgoes a long history of teaching women and activities for women's education.

Lecturer Hisham Mahmoud believes this helps female students concentrate during their studies. Before joining Al Quaraouiyine, Dr. Mahmoud was a scientist, but he decided to 19.5changegivetake his career and work in education. The University's students all do well. After finishing at the university, many students will continue their 19.6marksinformationstudies at universities in America and Europe.

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

From: Gemma

To: Anne

Hi Anne,

I know you have piano lessons. I want (0) to start too, and l remember you said your teacher doesn't charge too 20.1. What's he like? Is he good 20.2 explaining things? Can you let 20.3 know soon?

Cheers,

Gemma

From: Anne

To: Gemma

Hi Gemma,

My piano teacher is called Ben. He's funny and I always have 20.4 good time in the lessons. But I don't know if I 20.5 getting any better! Anyway, if you're looking 20.6 a teacher, then l think Ben will be perfect for you.

Good luck!

Anne

Read an email from your friend Joe. Write an email to Joe and answer the questions.

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