A2 (KET)

WRITING TEST

These are writing tests, so you should apply everything we have learnt at school.

1. First of all, write in a draft paper all your ideas.
2. Choose the best ones and start writing in a clean piece of paper
3. Count your words. Yoy MUST NEVER write more than 40 words.
4. Check that you have answered to ALL the questions.
5. Check your spealling and punctuation.
6. Make sure it is understandable and clear.





LISTENING TEST



For each part in the test you will listen to a recorded text or texts and answer some questions. You'll hear each recording twice.

How to prepare for  Listening

  • Read the instructions carefully before you start each section.
  • Read the questions before you listen. You will hear the audio twice.
  • Listen! The more English you listen to the better your will do. Listen to the radio, English language TV, podcasts...
  • Learn how letters and numbers are pronounced!!!

  1. http://olpt.s3.amazonaws.com/online-practice-ketfs/index.html
  1. http://englishaula.com/en/ket-listening-part-1-exam-1-cambridge-key-english-test-exercise.html
  1. http://www.examenglish.com/KET/ket_listening_part1.htm
  1. http://keyenglishtest.blogspot.com.es/p/listening.html
  1. http://www.english-online.org.uk/ketfolder/ketlisten.php?name=The%20Listening%20test


What you need to know about theSpeaking Test

  • There are two parts to the KET Speaking Test
  • Two candidates take the test together
  • There are two examiners in the room
  • The test takes 8-10 minutes
Part 1: 5-6 minutes
The examiner asks you questions. You answer them. 
The questions are about you, your family, your job or studies and where you live. 
You will be asked to spell a word – usually your surname.


Some examples:
• What’s your name?
• Where do you live?
• Why are you learning English?
• What do you usually do at the weekend?
• What sports do you like?
• Tell me about your family

Part 2: 3-4 minutes


Two candidates take the  Speaking test together. 
The examiner gives you a sheet, usually with apicture and some information
You ask and answer questions with the other candidate, not the examiner. 
These questions are not personal; they are about the information on the sheet. 
You take turns, Student A asks the questions. Student B answers the questions.
 There is a new sheet of paper. Student B asks the questions. Student A answers. 
To help you making the questions, there are question words on the sheet.


You will need to know how to use the following question words:
What, When, Where, Who, Why, How.
Remember - you are not in a competition with the other student. 
LET'S PRACTICE!

  1. http://englishaula.com/en/ket-exam-speaking-cambridge-key-english-test-video-lessons-practice-tests-exercises.php
  2. http://www.sistemauno.com/archivos/mock/KETSpeakingsamplepaper.pdf

Cambridge English: Key, also known as Key English Test (KET), is a basic level qualification that shows you can use English to communicate in simple situations. 

It shows you have made a good start in learning English.