examen 6

CambridgeKey English Test1

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

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ContentsAcknowledgements 4

To the student 5

Test 1 Paper 1 6Paper 2 18Paper 3 25




Visual materials for Paper 3 86

Sample answer sheets 94

6Test 1

PAPER 1 READING AND WRITING (1 hour 10 minutes)

PART 1QUESTIONS 15

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

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 We can answer your questions. E

1 You cant drive this way.

2 Children do not have to pay.

3 You can shop here six days a week.

4 Be careful when you stand up.

5 We work quickly.

Adults 2.50Under 12s FREE

A

INFORMATIONE

Police NoticeRoad Closed

F

Open daily 106(except Mondays)

G

WAITING ROOMH

Shoes repaired while you waitB

MIND YOUR HEADC

Open 24 hours a dayD

Paper 1 Reading and Writing

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PART 2QUESTIONS 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 ANSWER

0 Nina .................................. up early that morning because it was her birthday. B

A stood B woke C came

6 Nina was very .................................. because she got lots of presents.

A interesting B lovely C happy

7 She .................................. some friends to her house for a party.

A decided B agreed C invited

8 Her mother made a big chocolate .................................. with Happy Birthday on the top.

A meal B cake C dish

9 Nina and her friends had a great time, singing and dancing and .................................. to theirfavourite music.

A listening B hearing C looking

10 When they had to go, everybody .................................. Nina and her mother for the party.

A said B thanked C told

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EXAMPLE ANSWER

C

PART 3QUESTIONS 1115

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

How are you?

A Im 18.B Im Peter.C Im fine.

11 Its time for lunch. A Oh good!B One hour.C Half past twelve.

12 Would you like a drink? A I dont like coffee.B I prefer tea.C Coffee, please.

13 How much was your new shirt? A Its a red shirt.B It was very cheap.C It was in a shop.

14 Im very sorry. A Im afraid so.B I think so.C Thats all right.

15 Do you speak English? A No, Im not.B Only a little.C Yes, very much.


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Mechanic: What do you mean?

Woman: 16 .....................

Mechanic: I see. We can probably repair thateasily. Can you leave the car now?

Woman: 17 .....................

Mechanic: Im sorry. Were completely full onSaturday.

Woman: 18 .....................

Mechanic: Yes, all right. Could you come in themorning?

Woman: 19 .....................

Mechanic: OK.

Woman: 20 .....................

Mechanic: Im not sure, but probably about 30.

Woman: Thats fine. Ill see you on Monday.

A Id prefer the afternoon.

B Im not sure. The brakesarent working very well.

C Oh! One other thing, howmuch will it cost?

D The engine is hard to startin the morning.

E I work on Mondays.

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

G When I brake, the car goesto the left.

H Oh. Could you do it onMonday?

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 ANSWER

Mechanic: Good morning, Madam. Whats the problem?

Woman: 0 ..................... B

Test 1

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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 monthThe Long Night

This is David Reillys firstbook. David became a writerafter teaching English forseveral years.Maha is a nurse in northernAustralia, where she works ina small hospital. One day ababy is so ill that Maha has todrive all night to get her to thenearest big city. They have alot of problems getting thereand

Hard Work

This exciting story is JoannaJoness twentieth.Hard Work is about Sombat,who works with his father, acarpenter, in Thailand. Theywork long, hard hours makingtables and chairs, but they donot have any money. Thenone day a man dressed all inblack buys the most beautifultable in the shop

Hospital or Cinema?

Marcie Jacome, who studiesEnglish in London, wrote thisstory earlier this year.Tina is a young Brazilianwoman whose dream is tobecome a doctor. She goes toLondon to study English andmedicine but one day shemeets a man who asks her togo to the USA with him tobecome a film star Whatwill Tina do?


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21 Which book is by somebody who has written a lot of books?

A The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema?

22 Which book is about somebody who is very poor?


23 Which book is about somebody who would like to work in a hospital?


24 Which book is by somebody who worked in a school?


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

26 Which book is about a man and his son?


27 Which book is by a student?


EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 Which book is about somebody who works with doctors? A


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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 DogsThere are three sizes..................... Schnauzer dog.

The two smaller sizes first ..................... toEngland over 50 years ago, but theGiant Schnauzer has not ..................... here very long. The name Giant is a goodone because the dogs are 65 to 67.5 cm high.

All the dogs ..................... long hair, which should be cut quite often. Mostsmaller Schnauzers ..................... grey in colour, ..................... the Giant Schnauzer isusually black.

Schnauzers come from Germany, where farmers use the dogs to help..................... with their sheep, and they are also used ..................... the police, becauseSchnauzer dogs are very intelligent.

A Schnauzer makes ..................... nice family dog. It is friendly and very goodwith young children.

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28 A came B come C comes

29 A being B be C been

30 A has B have C had

31 A were B is C are

32 A or B if C but

33 A them B him C us

34 A from B by C to

35 A the B a C any

EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 A with B of C in B

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EXAMPLE ANSWER

0 You can take photos of your holiday with this. c __ __ __ __ __


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 inthe word.For questions 3640, write the words on the answer sheet.

36 You need this to travel to some foreign countries. p __ __ __ __ __ __ __

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 __ __ __ __ __ __

a m e r a


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

28 Long RoadBrighton

22nd March

Dear Pat,

I arrived (Example: .....................) three weeks ago. Imstudying at a language school ..................... Brighton. Thestudents come ..................... many different countries andI ..................... made a lot of new friends.

There ..................... classes for five hours every day. Ilike ..................... teacher very much. ..................... name is Johnand he helps me ..................... I make a mistake.

I want ..................... visit London next weekend because I..................... going back to my country on Monday. Can Isee you there? Please write to ..................... soon.

With best wishes from

Maria

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Test 1

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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 City Lights9 April The Last King

Tickets Students 3.50Visitors 5.00

2 AprilAndy,

Lets go to the Film Club next week. Can you get the tickets from thecollege office? Remember we pay the cheaper price. I must study athome for our exam on 8 April. Thanks!

See you next Tuesday in the Coffee Bar at 7.45, before it starts!

Sheila

Andys NotesFilm Club with Sheila

Day: Tuesday

Date:

Name of film:

Starting time:

Ticket price:

Meet Sheila in:

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

PART 9QUESTION 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 seeme in England. Tell me when you arecoming, how long you want to stayand what you want to do.

Write soon!Richard

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PAPER 2 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes, including 8 minutes transfer time)

PART 1QUESTIONS 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?

A B C

1 What have they forgotten?

2 What time does the train go?

A B C

A B C

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3 Where is Room 22?

Paper 2 Listening

MAIN HALL

You are here

A B C

4 Which man wants to see him?

5 How did the woman get to work?

A B C

A B C

A

B

C

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PART 2QUESTIONS 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 ANSWER

0 Sally H

JOBS

A bank clerk

B doctor

C farmer

D shop assistant

E stopped work

F student

G teacher

H writer

PEOPLE

6 Bill

7 David

8 Pauls mother

9 Pauls father

10 Paul

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Paper 2 Listening


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 ANSWER

0 What does Carlos hate?

A shopping B museums C football

11 When is the football match?

A Saturday morning B Saturday afternoon C Sunday afternoon

12 Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?

A at home B in an Italian restaurant C in a Chinese restaurant

13 What are they going to do on Sunday morning?

A go for a drive B get up late C go to the cinema

14 Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday?

A in a caf B in a pub C at home

15 They cant go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because

A Carlos doesnt like films. B Eric doesnt like films. C they dont have time.

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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.

Paper 2 Listening

Phone MessageTo: MartinFrom:

Party at:

Time:

Please bring:

Her phone number:

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Test 1

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

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

South Seas Travel Agency

New phone number: 847 2296

New address:

Opposite:

Opens on:

Book a holiday for:

and get a free:

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