Cambridge Key English Test 1

Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations: English for Speakers of Other Languages

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Contents
Acknowledgements To the student Test 1 Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 4 5 6 18 25 26 38 45 46 58 65 66 78 85 86 94

Test 2

Test 3

Test 4

Visual materials for Paper 3 Sample answer sheets

Test 1
PAPER 1
PART 1
QUESTIONS 15
Which notice (AH) says this (15)? For questions 15, mark the correct letter AH on the answer sheet.

READING AND WRITING

(1 hour 10 minutes)

EXAMPLE
0 We can answer your questions.

ANSWER
E

You cant drive this way.

Adults 2.50 Under 12s FREE

Children do not have to pay.

Shoes repaired while you wait

MIND YOUR HEAD

C 3 You can shop here six days a week. D 4 Be careful when you stand up.

Open 24 hours a day

INFORMATION Police Notice Road Closed Open daily 106 (except Mondays) WAITING ROOM

F 5 We work quickly.

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Reading and Writing

PART 2
QUESTIONS 610
Read the sentences (610) about a birthday. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 610, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE
0 Nina A
..................................

ANSWER
up early that morning because it was her birthday. B woke C came B

stood

Nina was very A interesting

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

because she got lots of presents. C happy

lovely

She A

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

some friends to her house for a party. B agreed C invited

decided

Her mother made a big chocolate A meal B cake

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

with Happy Birthday on the top.

dish

Nina and her friends had a great time, singing and dancing and .................................. to their favourite music. A listening B hearing C looking

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When they had to go, everybody A said B

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

Nina and her mother for the party. told

thanked

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PART 3
QUESTIONS 1115
Complete the five conversations. For conversations 1115, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE
How are you?

A B C

Im 18. Im Peter. Im fine.

ANSWER
C

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Its time for lunch.

A B C

Oh good! One hour. Half past twelve.

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Would you like a drink?

A B C

I dont like coffee. I prefer tea. Coffee, please.

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How much was your new shirt?

A B C

Its a red shirt. It was very cheap. It was in a shop.

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Im very sorry.

A B C

Im afraid so. I think so. Thats all right.

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Do you speak English?

A B C

No, Im not. Only a little. Yes, very much.

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Reading and Writing

QUESTIONS 1620
Complete this conversation at a garage. What does the woman say to the car mechanic? For questions 1620, mark the correct letter AH on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE
Mechanic: Woman: Good morning, Madam. Whats the problem? 0
.....................

ANSWER

Mechanic: Woman: Mechanic:

What do you mean? 16

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

Id prefer the afternoon.

B I see. We can probably repair that easily. Can you leave the car now? 17
.....................

Im not sure. The brakes arent working very well.

Woman: Mechanic:

Oh! One other thing, how much will it cost?

Im sorry. Were completely full on Saturday. D 18

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

Woman: Mechanic:

The engine is hard to start in the morning.

Yes, all right. Could you come in the morning? 19

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

I work on Mondays.

Woman: Mechanic: Woman: Mechanic: Woman:

F OK. 20
.....................

Im afraid I need it today. How about the weekend?

G Im not sure, but probably about 30. Thats fine. Ill see you on Monday. H

When I brake, the car goes to the left.

Oh. Could you do it on Monday?

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PART 4
QUESTIONS 2127
Read the information about three books and then answer the questions. For questions 2127, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

New books this month

The Long Night This is David Reillys first book. David became a writer after teaching English for several years. Maha is a nurse in northern Australia, where she works in a small hospital. One day a baby is so ill that Maha has to drive all night to get her to the nearest big city. They have a lot of problems getting there and Hospital or Cinema? Marcie Jacome, who studies English in London, wrote this story earlier this year. Tina is a young Brazilian woman whose dream is to become a doctor. She goes to London to study English and medicine but one day she meets a man who asks her to go to the USA with him to become a film star What will Tina do?

Hard Work This exciting story is Joanna Joness twentieth. Hard Work is about Sombat, who works with his father, a carpenter, in Thailand. They work long, hard hours making tables and chairs, but they do not have any money. Then one day a man dressed all in black buys the most beautiful table in the shop

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Paper 1

Reading and Writing

EXAMPLE
0 Which book is about somebody who works with doctors? A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

ANSWER
A

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Which book is by somebody who has written a lot of books? A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

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Which book is about somebody who is very poor? A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

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Which book is about somebody who would like to work in a hospital? A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

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Which book is by somebody who worked in a school? A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

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Which book is about a difficult journey? A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

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Which book is about a man and his son? A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

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Which book is by a student? A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

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Test 1

PART 5
QUESTIONS 2835
Read the information about Schnauzer dogs. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (2835). For questions 2835, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

Schnauzer Dogs
There are three sizes 0 ..................... Schnauzer dog.
28 The two smaller sizes first ..................... to England over 50 years ago, but the 29 Giant Schnauzer has not ..................... here very long. The name Giant is a good one because the dogs are 65 to 67.5 cm high. 30 All the dogs ..................... long hair, which should be cut quite often. Most 31 32 smaller Schnauzers ..................... grey in colour, ..................... the Giant Schnauzer is usually black.

Schnauzers come from Germany, where farmers use the dogs to help 33 34 ..................... with their sheep, and they are also used ..................... the police, because Schnauzer dogs are very intelligent.
35 A Schnauzer makes ..................... nice family dog. It is friendly and very good with young children.

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Paper 1

Reading and Writing

EXAMPLE
0 A with B of C in

ANSWER
B

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came

come

comes

29

being

be

been

30

has

have

had

31

were

is

are

32

or

if

but

33

them

him

us

34

from

by

to

35

the

any

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Test 1

PART 6
QUESTIONS 3640
Read the descriptions (3640) of some words about holidays and travel. What is the word for each description? The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word. For questions 3640, write the words on the answer sheet. EXAMPLE 0 You can take photos of your holiday with this. ANSWER

a m e r a c __ __ __ __ __
p __ __ __ __ __ __ __

36 You need this to travel to some foreign countries.

37 You need to buy this before you get on a plane.

t __ __ __ __ __

38 This is where you go to get a plane.

a __ __ __ __ __ __

39 You put your clothes in this when you travel.

s __ __ __ __ __ __ __

40 This person likes visiting different places.

t __ __ __ __ __ __

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Paper 1

Reading and Writing

PART 7
QUESTIONS 4150
Complete this letter. Write ONE word for each space (4150). For questions 4150, write your words on the answer sheet.

28 Long Road Brighton 22nd March Dear Pat, here I arrived (Example: .....................) three weeks ago. Im 41 studying at a language school ..................... Brighton. The 42 students come ..................... many different countries and 43 I ..................... made a lot of new friends.
44 There ..................... classes for five hours every day. I 46 45 like ..................... teacher very much. ..................... name is John 47 and he helps me ..................... I make a mistake.

I want

visit London next weekend because I 49 ..................... going back to my country on Monday. Can I 50 see you there? Please write to ..................... soon. With best wishes from

48 .....................

Maria

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PART 8
QUESTIONS 5155
Read the notice and the note from Sheila. Complete Andys notes. For questions 5155, write the information on the answer sheet.

WALTON COLLEGE FILM CLUB

Every Tuesday 8 p.m. In the DRAMA STUDIO 2 April 9 April Tickets City Lights The Last King Students 3.50 Visitors 5.00

2 April Andy, Lets go to the Film Club next week. Can you get the tickets from the college office? Remember we pay the cheaper price. I must study at home for our exam on 8 April. Thanks! See you next Tuesday in the Coffee Bar at 7.45, before it starts! Sheila

Andys Notes
Film Club with Sheila
Day: Date: Name of film: Starting time: Ticket price: Meet Sheila in: 16 51 52 53 54 55

Tuesday

Paper 1

Reading and Writing

PART 9
QUESTION 56
Read the note from your friend Richard. Write a postcard to tell him what he wants to know.

Its great that youre coming to see me in England. Tell me when you are coming, how long you want to stay and what you want to do. Write soon! Richard

Write 2535 words. Write your postcard on the answer sheet.

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PAPER 2
PART 1

LISTENING

(approximately 30 minutes, including 8 minutes transfer time)

QUESTIONS 15
You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. There is one question for each conversation. For questions 15, put a tick under the right answer.

EXAMPLE
0 What time is it?

What have they forgotten?

What time does the train go?

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Paper 2 3 Where is Room 22?

Listening

MAIN HALL

You are here A

Which man wants to see him?

How did the woman get to work?

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Test 1

PART 2
QUESTIONS 610
Listen to Paul talking to a friend about his family. What does each person do? For questions 610, write a letter AH next to each person. You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE
0 Sally

ANSWER
H

PEOPLE

JOBS

Bill

bank clerk

B 7 David C 8 Pauls mother D

doctor

farmer

shop assistant

Pauls father

stopped work

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Paul

student

teacher

writer

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Paper 2

Listening

PART 3
QUESTIONS 1115
Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend. Their friend, Carlos, is coming to visit them. For questions 1115, tick A, B or C. You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE
0 What does Carlos hate? A B C shopping museums football

ANSWER

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When is the football match? A B C Saturday morning Saturday afternoon Sunday afternoon

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Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening? A B C at home in an Italian restaurant in a Chinese restaurant

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What are they going to do on Sunday morning? A B C go for a drive get up late go to the cinema

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Test 1 14 Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday? A B C in a caf in a pub at home

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They cant go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because A B C Carlos doesnt like films. Eric doesnt like films. they dont have time.

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Paper 2

Listening

PART 4
QUESTIONS 1620
You will hear a telephone conversation. A girl wants to speak to Martin, but he is not there. Listen and complete questions 1620. You will hear the conversation twice.

Phone Message
To: From: Party at: Time: Please bring: Her phone number:
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Martin

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18

19

20

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PART 5
QUESTIONS 2125
You will hear some information about a travel agency. Listen and complete questions 2125. You will hear the information twice.

South Seas Travel Agency

New phone number: New address: Opposite: Opens on: Book a holiday for: and get a free:
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847 2296 98 Road

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

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You now have 8 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.

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