This page will help you practise for the A2 Key English Test (from Cambridge English). This is the format of the first part of the reading and writing section. You read some messages and answer multiple choice questions.

A2 Key (KET) Reading test 2 part 1: messages with comprehension questions

For each question, choose the correct answer.
 

1  

Sorry, our card machine isn’t working.
Cash only today. We hope it will be repaired by tomorrow morning.
Cash machine 2 minute’s walk, opposite the chemist.

 You can’t pay by card here today.   
 You can’t get cash from this machine.   
 You won’t be able to pay by card here tomorrow.  

2  

Hi Hannah
Thanks for getting a concert ticket for me. Now Ellie wants to come too. Can you book an extra ticket for her and I’ll pay you back when I see you?
John

 John wants Hannah to give him money for Ellie’s ticket.   
 John wants Hannah to some tickets for him and Ellie.  
 John wants Hannah to get one more ticket.   

3  

Fridge for sale
Selling because I am moving to smaller house – Need smaller one!
Cost £300 new. Selling for just £50.
Must go before this Saturday!
Call Simon 05774-882383

 Simon wants to buy a larger fridge.   
 Simon is selling the fridge at half price.   
 The fridge won’t be available in a week’s time.   

4  

Sorry
Because one of our guides is sick we can’t offer museum tours every hour today.
They will run every two hours.
Next tour at 2pm

 The tour after the 2pm tour will be at 4pm.   
 There won’t be any guided tours of the museum today.   
 Today, there will be two tours of the museum every hour.  

5  

Holiday House to rent

Sleeps 7 people, Three bedrooms, free Wifi, Parking for 1 car, Garden with barbecue, picnic table and sea view
Available any month except July and October.

 You can book to stay in this house all year round.   
 You can cook and eat meals outdoors there.  
 You need to pay extra to use the Internet if you stay here.  

6  

Jim,
I’ve just come back from the supermarket and I forgot to get butter! Could you go to the little grocery store on your way home from work and pick some up? Thanks!
Jess

Why did Jess write this message?

   Score: 0/0

Reading & Writing test 2

  • part 1: messages
  • part 2: matching
  • part 3: conversations
  • part 4: comprehension
  • part 5: text with gaps
  • part 6: write an email
  • part 7: picture story
  • Reading and writing, test 1

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