A2 KET Test #28 - Reading & Writing
11/1/2026 7:00:00 AMChoose the correct answer that goes with this text.
Drawing Competition
Starts at 2.00 p.m.
Finishes at 5.00 p.m.
Open to young people aged between 11 and 16
- The arts centre is only open for three hours.
- Children of all ages can enter the competition.
- Adults cannot take part in the competition.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
Hi Mark,
I got two cheap tickets for the basketball game this Sunday.
I remember your train arrives at 1 p.m. Shall we meet outside the stadium at 1:30?
Toby
- Toby wants to meet Mark before his train arrives.
- Toby knows that Mark is travelling on Sunday morning.
- Toby and Mark will pay a lot of money for their tickets.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
Tom,
Can you ask the coach if I can miss football practice today?
My foot hurts, so I'm going to rest at home.
Sam
- Sam wants Tom to speak to the coach for him.
- Tom will stay at home today to rest his foot.
- Sam tells Tom that he will go to football practice.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
All coats: half price
Sweaters: £15 for one
or £20 for two
Special discount: Thursday to Saturday only
- Customers can get the discount on Sunday.
- You can buy one coat for 50% less than usual.
- Two sweaters will cost £5 more than one coat.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
The local train station is closed this Saturday.
There will be extra buses
every 20 minutes for passengers.
All buses will leave from Gate 3 this weekend.
Why are there changes to the bus times?
- Passengers prefer traveling by bus to taking the train.
- Gate 3 cannot be used this weekend.
- Trains will not run this Saturday.
Choose the correct answer that goes with this text.
Hi Tom,
I fell off my skateboard on the way to the park. A friend helped me carry the board home, but my knee is too sore to play tennis this afternoon. It really hurts!
Ben
Why did Ben write this message?
To ask Tom to help carry his skateboard
To tell Tom what happened to him
To say that he is ready to play tennis today
Read the article. Then answer the questions.
Read the article about three boys who make online shows.
Leo, 14
Leo loves music, so he makes a weekly online show about his favourite bands. He records it in his bedroom every Saturday morning. Because he doesn't have enough money for new equipment, he uses an old laptop that his father gave him. Leo is always calm when he speaks. He doesn't have guests on his show, but he often plays short voice messages that his listeners send him. He hopes to get a job in a radio station one day.
Marcos, 13
Marcos talks about basketball and tennis on his show, which he records in the school library. He only shares a new programme once a month, as he has a lot of homework. The school lets him borrow some expensive headphones. Marcos is very confident, so he usually invites different teachers to answer questions about their favourite teams. He enjoys doing this, although finding a quiet room is sometimes difficult.
Julian, 15
Julian makes his show with his cousin, and they discuss the history of their town. They bought some excellent equipment together last year. It is too noisy inside Julian's house, so they sit in the garage to record their conversations. They put a new programme online every two weeks. Julian always feels a bit nervous before he turns the computer on, but he relaxes quickly. They hope to reach one hundred listeners by next summer.
Who is worried before he starts his show?
- Leo
- Marcos
- Julian
Who wants to have a job like this when he is older?
- Leo
- Marcos
- Julian
Who invites adults to speak on his programme?
- Leo
- Marcos
- Julian
Who paid for the things he uses to record his show?
- Leo
- Marcos
- Julian
Who shares messages from the people who listen to him?
- Leo
- Marcos
- Julian
Who doesn't make his show very often because of school?
- Leo
- Marcos
- Julian
Who makes his programme with a relative?
- Leo
- Marcos
- Julian
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Lucy’s Blog: My Life as a Swimmer
Hi everyone! Lots of people ask me if I have to train a lot. Yes, I do! I usually get up at half past five and ride my bike to the pool. I like riding on my own. My sister does not come with me, and it is quiet, so I can think about my day. I swim for an hour before school and again in the evening with my coach. I train for twelve hours a week, and I rest on Sundays. Every day is different at the pool. Sometimes we do races, and sometimes I practise just one move. I never get bored.
Some people also ask if it is difficult to do my homework as well. Yes, it is. My teachers are very kind, and they know about my swimming. I am not at school on some mornings, but I try to do all the homework at home. I feel sad when I miss lessons, because I do not see my classmates.
I do not have much free time, but I love being with my family. My sister plays the violin, and I like to listen when she practises. On Saturday afternoons, we go for a walk by the river, and in the evening we watch TV together. On Sunday mornings, I do my homework. I like being with my friends too! They live in different villages, so on Sunday afternoons I take the bus to town, and we meet at the cinema. After the film, we usually have an ice cream and talk about school.
Lucy enjoys riding her bike to the pool because she _____.
- likes spending some quiet time on her own each morning
- wants to get up very early before her sister wakes
- prefers to talk about her day with her younger sister
How does Lucy feel about her daily swimming training?
- She worries about the long hours spent with her coach.
- She is excited that her schedule changes every single day.
- She feels pleased to rest for most of the week.
What does Lucy say about missing school for her swimming?
- She feels nervous that her teachers do not understand her.
- She feels worried that she cannot understand her lessons.
- She feels bad when she cannot spend time with her class.
What do Lucy and her family do together on weekends?
- Walking by the water
- Playing instruments at home
- Going to the cinema
What is this text mainly about?
How a young athlete balances sports, school, and social life
Why a teenager wants to become a swimming coach
The problems a student has when living far away from friends
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Story of the Sandwich
Today, people all over the world eat sandwiches for lunch because they are easy to make. However, many people do not know that this popular food has a very long .
In the 18th century, John Montagu, who was the Earl of Sandwich, a town in England, loved playing cards with his friends. One day, he played cards with his friends for twenty-four hours leaving the table. He became very hungry, but he did not want to stop his card . So, he asked a servant to bring him some meat two pieces of bread. This allowed him to eat with one hand and keep playing with the other. His friends liked this clever idea and asked for the food as Sandwich.
Today, it is of the most popular fast foods in the world. You can find them in almost every café.
Read the email from your friend Emma. For each question, write the correct answer. Write ONE word for each gap.
Hi Liam,
I am (0) on a winter holiday with my family in Switzerland. The weather is very cold and there is a lot of snow. Yesterday, I not want to go outside! But today is sunny, so we can skiing.
I bought a postcards for you this morning. They show photos of village where we are staying. We will travel to a different town tomorrow train to see a famous lake.
I will be at school on Monday. See you then!
Emma
You want to go to the market on Saturday with your English friend, Max. Write an email to Max.
In your email:
- ask Max to go to the market with you
- tell Max what you want to buy there
- say what time you can meet him
Write 25 words or more.
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures. Write 35 words or more.
