Cambridge KET Test 11 - Reading & Writing

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People attending classes will _____

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As a traveller, you can pay with ______

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Why has Mr Richards written this message?

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In this course, _____

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Sam wants to _____

Read the passage. Then answer the questions.

CITY BREAKS

ATHENS
During the day and usually all night, this city is busy and full of life. It has everything from the ancient to the most modern. Shopping can be great fun at the designer stores in Kolonaki or, if you don't have much money, then you can find some great things to buy at Monastiraki Flea Market. Eating in Athens can be very cheap, especially at the traditional taverns where the atmosphere is very friendly. If you like sightseeing, then as long as you have time, there is plenty to see but, of course, at the top of your list must be the spectacular 2,500-year-old Parthenon, the symbol of the city.

CAIRO
An ancient city where you can find the traditional and the modern existing together. In the bazaars, you will find handmade leather goods, jewelry, rugs, shoes, bags, and exotic spices. The city also has many ancient monuments and sights. It would be impossible to go to Cairo and not visit the amazing Pyramids of Giza. Perhaps you may even like to take a camel ride! The Egyptian museum contains all the gold and jewelry that was discovered in the pyramids and is a truly unforgettable experience. You can also take a trip deep into the desert with a jeep just ask your holiday rep to organize it for you.

NEW YORK
In this city, it is possible to eat whatever you want as it has more than 6,000 restaurants, from the most romantic to places where you can take the children. You can try food from all over the world in areas called 'Chinatown', 'Little India' and 'Little Italy'. Many say that it is the shopping capital of the world and with thousands of stores offering a choice from cheap second-hand clothes to the most expensive designer labels, there is something for everybody. The 'city that never sleeps' is also full of life at night with bars and clubs playing all kinds of music. Of course, no stay in the Big Apple would be complete without a visit to the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.

Which city would you recommend to someone who likes visiting museums?

Which city would you recommend to someone who likes to try international cuisine?

Which city would you recommend to someone who is not interested in the ancient world?

Which city would you recommend to someone who can't afford to spend a lot on eating out?

Which city would you recommend to someone who is a true shopping lover?

Which city would you recommend to someone who wants to experience the feeling of riding a camel in the desert?

Which city would you recommend to someone who wants to see a very old famous temple?

Read the passage and answer the questions.

The time machine

“So you’re telling me this is a time machine?” Eric asked. “Yes,” his Uncle Joseph replied. “I’ve been working on it for years here in my lab.” Eric looked around the lab. A bank of computers lined one of the walls. Metal shelves held bottles and jars filled with strange liquids. There was a big metal table in the middle of the room. There were wires and tiny machine parts scattered all over it. In the middle of the table was a silver box. The box had a small computer screen and keyboard on its face. 

“All you do is type in the time you want to go to,” Uncle Joseph said. “The box will transport anyone within ten feet to that location.”  “So you mean if you typed in January 3rd, 2033, it would send us back to yesterday?” Eric asked. Uncle Joseph nodded. “Yes. But it can do better than that. I could type in 150 million years BC, for example.” 

He typed in the date on the keyboard. “Cool,” Eric said. “And then you just press this button?” Eric put his finger on the button. “Eric, no!” Uncle Joseph cried. But he was too late. Eric pressed the button. The room began to spin. When everything settled, they were no longer in the lab. Tall, green plants grew all around them. A volcano rose up in the distance. Then the ground began to rumble. A huge dinosaur stomped toward them! “Hey, a Brontosaurus!” Eric said. “Your time machine really works!” 

(Adapted from readworks.org)

This passage is an example of _____

Which of the following does not describe Uncle Joseph's lab?

At the end of the passage, the characters are _____.

What does the word "rumble" mean?

This passage takes place 

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School life is different for everyone. For some people, it’s easy to 19.1dogetmake friends, but others feel nervous around their classmates. Some students really enjoy school. Others don't listen to their teachers and they miss things. It's important, though, to have a good group of friends at school. Many students have got the same 19.2subjectsintereststerms, such as in music, sport, and films. Teachers can make school life fun also. They can organize things to do for their students. They can go on a school 19.3tourtripguide to an exciting place and learn 19.4aboutaton history or science. They can also go on a guided tour of a museum or a castle. One thing is true - school life can be an exciting 19.5viewexperienceinterest. Everyone can agree 19.6fromforwith that!

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

For today’s trip, we're 20.1 to visit the London Eye first. The bus 20.2 leaving in a few minutes, so everyone should be ready to go. I think we 20.3 need our coats today, as it’s a bit cold. Also, the sky isn't very clear, so we 20.4 be able to see far, but it will 20.5 fun to go on the ride. After the London Eye, we 20.6 having lunch at Pizza Express and then go to the British Museum.

Read the note from your friend Leslie. Write a postcard to tell him what he wants to know.

Write 25 words or more.

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