A2 KET Test #8 - Reading & Writing
11/1/2026 7:00:00 AMChoose the correct answer that goes with this text.
Hi Hoa,
Can you remind me which pages we have to read for tomorrow's history lesson? I left my book at school!
- Linh wants to borrow Hoa's history book.
- Linh wants to find out what reading she has to do.
- Linh has forgotten when the history lesson starts.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
Hi Sam,
I forgot to bring my sandwiches for the school trip today!
Could you buy an extra sandwich for me at the shop?
I'll pay you back later.
Alex
What does Alex want Sam to do?
- Get some food for him.
- Lend him some money.
- Share his lunch with him.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
Please do not bring hot drinks in here. We don't want to get dirty marks on the new clothes! Please finish them before entering. Thanks.
Where is this announcement?
- In a café
- In a clothes shop
- In a supermarket
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
Half price on all dictionaries!
Offer available to students this Friday only
- Dictionaries will cost 50% less on Friday.
- You can get a free book if you are a student.
- The bookshop is only open on Fridays.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
From next Monday, please make sure
you wear sports shoes before
you walk onto the tennis courts.
- The tennis courts will be closed next Monday.
- You must change your shoes to play tennis.
- There will be a new sports shop at the courts.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
How about joining the weekend photography club? You don't need your own camera.
All students and teachers are welcome!
Fridays at 3 p.m.
Who is this message for?
- Pupils who already have cameras
- Teachers who take photos for the school
- Anyone at the school
Read the article. Then answer the questions.
Three teenagers talk about their favorite subject at school
Steven
Science has been my favorite subject since last year, and I always enjoy the classes. We do exciting projects in a big lab every week. Our teacher sometimes speaks very fast, but he always answers my questions. He told us about a great website with videos so that we can learn more at home. My brother likes to help me with my homework, but I prefer working on my own. I hope to study science at university.
Rose
Music is the subject I like best because our lessons are always fun. I play the guitar, and our teacher allows us to play our favorite songs during class. Last month, our class played at a local festival and won a beautiful silver cup! I practice every evening after dinner in my bedroom. I often watch music videos on the internet to practice. My parents bought me a new guitar last week, and I was so happy because I didn't know about it! I want to join a famous band in the future.
Justin
Art is my favorite subject. We learn how to make wooden objects and fix things that break at home, like chairs or shelves. In our lessons, we usually work in small groups with older students from another class, so we can learn from them. My teacher says that my drawings are getting much better. I don't have many tools at home, so I do most of my projects at school.
Who learns how to repair things that do not work?
- Steven
- Rose
- Justin
Who likes doing homework without any help?
- Steven
- Rose
- Justin
Who won a prize in a competition with classmates?
- Steven
- Rose
- Justin
Who studies with students from a higher class during lessons?
- Steven
- Rose
- Justin
Who was told about online videos to help with learning?
- Steven
- Rose
- Justin
Who was given a surprise present by family members?
- Steven
- Rose
- Justin
Who wants to continue studying their favourite subject after they leave school?
- Steven
- Rose
- Justin
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Children's book artist
Ana Lopez lives in Seville, Spain. She has drawn the pictures for books about the sea and farm animals. Right now, she is busy with a new book about birds.
Ana, why did you begin drawing?
Nobody in my family drew pictures. But at 13, I found my grandfather's old art books, and I looked at them every night. At 18, I left home to study at an art school in Madrid on my own. That was a very bad year for me, because I was shy and I never asked for help.
When did you begin working on books?
I have always loved telling stories, even as a small child. At 20, I drew pictures for my university magazine, and then I began sending my work to book companies. In the beginning, no company wanted to pay for my pictures, and I got a lot of letters saying no. Things slowly got better, but it took about three years.
Which part of your job is hard?
I can draw for ten hours a day, and then I am too tired to answer my emails. Money is a problem too. I will never stop drawing, but later in my life I might have to teach art classes two evenings a week to pay my bills.
Which part of your job do you enjoy most?
Children write to me after reading my books, and many of them send me their own pictures. Last month, a boy of six sent me a picture of a dog with five legs! That makes me very happy.
As a teenager, Ana _____.
- became interested in art
- studied art with her grandfather
- spent her nights reading art books
What does Ana say about her first year at art school?
- She was too shy to make new friends.
- It was more fun than she expected.
- She had a very difficult year there.
When Ana was 20, she couldn't _____.
find anyone to buy her work
- earn enough money to pay for university
draw as often as she wanted to
In the future, Ana thinks she might _____.
earn much more money from drawing
get another job as well
stop drawing and do something else
What does Ana like most about her job?
Teaching art to children
Drawing pictures of farm animals
Seeing pictures from young readers
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Art of Making Pottery
Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Today, making objects out of clay has become a popular hobby for people who want to after a busy week.
To make a simple cup or bowl, you first place a soft piece of clay in the of a spinning wheel. You must be when shaping the clay, as moving your hands too fast can easily ruin the shape. After the piece is ready, it needs to dry for several days before going into a special hot oven. This process makes the clay so it will not break easily. Finally, artists can paint their pots with colours. Local art centres often lessons for beginners who want to try this fun activity.
Read the emails. For each question, write the correct answer. Write ONE word for each gap.
Dear Music Club,
Next month, we (0) are going to have a school concert. I want all the students play or sing one piece of music. It will be a fantastic evening.
you want to join the concert, please reply to this email. I hope to from you by Friday.
Mr Davis
Dear Mr Davis,
I am very interested playing at the concert.
I would love to play piano for everybody. I am practising a beautiful song I learned at the weekend. I hope that is OK.
Best wishes, Lily
You want to go to the science museum this weekend. Write an email to your English friend, Riley.
In your email:
- ask Riley if she wants to come with you
- tell Riley how much the tickets cost
- say what time you can meet at the entrance
Write 25 words or more.
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.
