Cambridge Key English Test Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations: English for Speakers of Other Languages PUBLISHED BY THE PRESS SYNDICATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 2RU, UK 40 West 20th Street, New York NY 10011–4211, USA 477 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207, Australia Ruiz de Alarcón 13, 28014 Madrid, Spain Dock House, The Waterfront, Cape Town 8001, South Africa http://www.cambridge.org © Cambridge University Press 2003 This book is in copyright, which normally means that no reproduction of any part may take place without the written permission of Cambridge University Press The copying of certain parts of it by individuals for use within the classroom, however, is permitted without such formality Pages which are copiable without further permission are identified by a separate copyright notice: © UCLES K&J Photocopiable First published 1997 New edition 2003 Reprinted 2003 Printed in the United Kingdom at the University Press, Cambridge Typeface Helvetica 10/13pt System QuarkXPress® [OD&I] A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN ISBN ISBN ISBN ISBN 0 0 521 521 521 521 521 52807 52808 52809 52810 52811 9 Student’s Book Student’s Book with answers Teacher’s Book Cassette Set of Audio CDs Contents Acknowledgements To the student Test Paper Paper Paper 18 25 Test Paper Paper Paper 26 38 45 Test Paper Paper Paper 46 58 65 Test Paper Paper Paper 66 78 85 Visual materials for Paper 86 Sample answer sheets 94 Test PAPER READING AND WRITING (1 hour 10 minutes) PART QUESTIONS 1–5 Which notice (A–H) says this (1–5)? For questions 1–5, mark the correct letter A–H on the answer sheet EXAMPLE ANSWER E We can answer your questions You can’t drive this way A Children not have to pay B C You can shop here six days a week D Be careful when you stand up E F We work quickly G H Adults £2.50 Under 12s FREE Shoes repaired while you wait MIND YOUR HEAD Open 24 hours a day INFORMATION Police Notice Road Closed Open daily 10–6 (except Mondays) WAITING ROOM Paper Reading and Writing PART QUESTIONS 6–10 Read the sentences (6–10) about a birthday Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space For questions 6–10, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet EXAMPLE Nina A She A interesting B C woke meal B came because she got lots of presents C lovely happy some friends to her house for a party B C agreed B C cake invited with ‘Happy Birthday’ on the top dish Nina and her friends had a great time, singing and dancing and to their favourite music A 10 B stood decided up early that morning because it was her birthday Her mother made a big chocolate A Nina was very A ANSWER listening B When they had to go, everybody A said B C hearing thanked C looking Nina and her mother for the party told Test PART QUESTIONS 11–15 Complete the five conversations For conversations 11–15, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet EXAMPLE How are you? 11 12 13 14 15 It’s time for lunch Would you like a drink? How much was your new shirt? I’m very sorry Do you speak English? A I’m 18 B I’m Peter C I’m fine A Oh good! B One hour C Half past twelve A I don’t like coffee B I prefer tea C Coffee, please A It’s a red shirt B It was very cheap C It was in a shop A I’m afraid so B I think so C That’s all right A No, I’m not B Only a little C Yes, very much ANSWER C Paper Reading and Writing QUESTIONS 16–20 Complete this conversation at a garage What does the woman say to the car mechanic? For questions 16–20, mark the correct letter A–H on the answer sheet EXAMPLE ANSWER Mechanic: Good morning, Madam What’s the problem? Woman: Mechanic: What you mean? Woman: 16 Mechanic: I see We can probably repair that easily Can you leave the car now? Woman: 17 Mechanic: I’m sorry We’re completely full on Saturday Woman: 18 Mechanic: Yes, all right Could you come in the morning? Woman: 19 B A I’d prefer the afternoon B I’m not sure The brakes aren’t working very well C Oh! One other thing, how much will it cost? D The engine is hard to start in the morning E I work on Mondays F I’m afraid I need it today How about the weekend? G When I brake, the car goes to the left H Oh Could you it on Monday? Mechanic: OK Woman: 20 Mechanic: I’m not sure, but probably about £30 Woman: That’s fine I’ll see you on Monday Test PART QUESTIONS 21–27 Read the information about three books and then answer the questions For questions 21–27, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet New books this month The Long Night This is David Reilly’s 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 … 10 Hard Work This exciting story is Joanna Jones’s 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 not have any money Then one day a man dressed all in black buys the most beautiful table in the shop … 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? Paper Reading and Writing EXAMPLE Which book is about somebody who works with doctors? A 21 The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema? The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema? The Long Night B Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema? The Long Night B C Hospital or Cinema? C Hospital or Cinema? Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema? Hard Work C Hospital or Cinema? Hard Work The Long Night B Hard Work Which book is about a man and his son? A 27 Hospital or Cinema? Which book is about a difficult journey? A 26 C Which book is by somebody who worked in a school? A 25 Hard Work Which book is about somebody who would like to work in a hospital? A 24 B Which book is about somebody who is very poor? A 23 The Long Night A Which book is by somebody who has written a lot of books? A 22 ANSWER The Long Night B Which book is by a student? A The Long Night B 11 Test PART QUESTIONS 28–35 Read the information about Schnauzer dogs Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (28–35) For questions 28–35, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet Schnauzer Dogs There are three sizes 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 12 Paper EXAMPLE Reading and Writing ANSWER A with B of C in 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 B 13 Test PART QUESTIONS 36–40 Read the descriptions (36–40) 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 36–40, write the words on the answer sheet EXAMPLE You can take photos of your holiday with this ANSWER a m e r a c 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 14 Paper Reading and Writing PART QUESTIONS 41–50 Complete this letter Write ONE word for each space (41–50) For questions 41–50, write your words on the answer sheet 28 Long Road Brighton 22nd March Dear Pat, here ) three weeks ago I’m I arrived (Example: 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 48 visit London next weekend because I going back to my country on Monday Can I 50 see you there? Please write to soon 49 With best wishes from Maria 15 Test PART QUESTIONS 51–55 Read the notice and the note from Sheila Complete Andy’s notes For questions 51–55, write the information on the answer sheet WALTON COLLEGE FILM CLUB Every Tuesday p.m In the DRAMA STUDIO April April City Lights The Last King Tickets Students £3.50 Visitors £5.00 April Andy, Let’s 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 April Thanks! See you next Tuesday in the Coffee Bar at 7.45, before it starts! Sheila Andy’s Notes Film Club with Sheila Tuesday Day: 16 Date: 51 Name of film: 52 Starting time: 53 Ticket price: 54 Meet Sheila in: 55 £ Paper Reading and Writing PART QUESTION 56 Read the note from your friend Richard Write a postcard to tell him what he wants to know It’s great that you’re coming to see me in England Tell me when you are coming, how long you want to stay and what you want to Write soon! Richard Write 25–35 words Write your postcard on the answer sheet 17 PAPER LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes, including minutes transfer time) PART QUESTIONS 1–5 You will hear five short conversations You will hear each conversation twice There is one question for each conversation ✓ under the right answer For questions 1–5, put a tick ■ EXAMPLE What time is it? A ■ C ✓ ■ ■ B ■ C ■ B ■ C ■ What time does the train go? A 18 B What have they forgotten? A ■ ■ Paper Listening Where is Room 22? A MAIN HALL B C You are here ■ A ■ C ■ Which man wants to see him? A B ■ B ■ C ■ B ■ C ■ How did the woman get to work? A ■ 19 Test PART QUESTIONS 6–10 Listen to Paul talking to a friend about his family What does each person do? For questions 6–10, write a letter A–H next to each person You will hear the conversation twice EXAMPLE Sally ANSWER H PEOPLE JOBS Bill A bank clerk B doctor David C farmer D shop assistant E stopped work F student G teacher H writer 10 20 Paul’s mother Paul’s father Paul Paper Listening PART QUESTIONS 11–15 Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend Their friend, Carlos, is coming to visit them ✓ A, B or C For questions 11–15, tick ■ You will hear the conversation twice EXAMPLE 11 12 13 ANSWER What does Carlos hate? A shopping B museums C football ■ ✓ ■ ■ When is the football match? A Saturday morning B Saturday afternoon C Sunday afternoon ■ ■ ■ Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening? A at home B in an Italian restaurant C in a Chinese restaurant ■ ■ ■ What are they going to on Sunday morning? A go for a drive B get up late C go to the cinema ■ ■ ■ 21 Test 14 15 22 Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday? A in a café B in a pub C at home ■ ■ ■ They can’t go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because A Carlos doesn’t like films B Eric doesn’t like films C they don’t have time ■ ■ ■ Paper Listening PART QUESTIONS 16–20 You will hear a telephone conversation A girl wants to speak to Martin, but he is not there Listen and complete questions 16–20 You will hear the conversation twice Phone Message Martin To: From: 16 Party at: 17 Time: 18 Please bring: 19 Her phone number: 20 23 Test PART QUESTIONS 21–25 You will hear some information about a travel agency Listen and complete questions 21–25 You will hear the information twice South Seas Travel Agency New phone number: 847 2296 New address: 21 Opposite: 22 Opens on: 23 Book a holiday for: 24 and get a free: 25 98 Road £ You now have minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet 24