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All our authentic practice tests go through the same design process as the A2 Key exam We check every single part of our practice tests with real students under exam conditions, to make sure we give you the most authentic experience possible Also available: Student’s Book without answers Audio CD WITH ANS Experts together Our aim is to deliver the materials you tell us you need Exclusive insights from test development and candidate performance guarantee expert content The result is a unique Exam Journey in each course, ensuring every student is ready on exam a om skills development to exam tasks, language discovery to real-world usage, we c ea e e e lea nin experiences, together AUTHENTIC PRACTICE TESTS Student’s Book without answers A� KEY � WITH ANSWERS Our aim is to deliver the materials you tell us you need Exclusive insights from test development and candidate performance guarantee expert content The result is a unique Exam Journey in each course, ensuring every student is ready on exam a om skills development to exam tasks, language discovery to real-world usage, we c ea e e e lea nin experiences, together AUTHENTIC PRACTICE TESTS Experts together AUTHENTIC PRACTICE TESTS WITH AUDIO FOR THE REVISED ���� EXAM Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution WITH RESOURCE BANK Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution A� KEY WITH ANSWERS AUTHENTIC PRACTICE TESTS Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org/elt Cambridge Assessment English www.cambridgeenglish.org Information on this title: www.cambridge.org/9781108781589 © Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment 2020 It is normally necessary for written permission for copying to be obtained in advance from a publisher The sample answer sheets at the back of this book are designed to be copied and distributed in class The normal requirements are waived here and it is not necessary to write to Cambridge University Press for permission for an individual teacher to make copies for use within his or her own classroom Only those pages that carry the wording ‘© Cambridge Assessment 2020 Photocopiable ’ may be copied First published 2020 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 Printed in Malaysia by Vivar Printing A catalogue record for this publication is available from the British Library ISBN 978-1-108-78158-9 A2 Key Student’s Book with answers with Audio ISBN 978-1-108-74878-0 A2 Key Student’s Book without answers The publishers have no responsibility for the persistence or accuracy of URLs for external or third-party internet websites referred to in this publication, and not guarantee that any content on such websites is, or will remain, accurate or appropriate Information regarding prices, travel timetables, and other factual information given in this work is correct at the time of first printing but the publishers not guarantee the accuracy of such information thereafter Contents Introduction Speaking: an overview for candidates Test Reading and Writing Listening 18 Test Reading and Writing Listening 24 34 Test Reading and Writing Listening 40 50 Test Reading and Writing Listening 56 66 Speaking tests 72 Answer keys and audioscripts 84 Sample answer sheets 120 Acknowledgements 124 Visual materials for the Speaking test 125 Introduction Prepare for the exam with practice tests from Cambridge Inside you’ll find four authentic examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English They are the perfect way to practise – EXACTLY like the real exam Why are they unique? All our authentic practice tests go through the same design process as the A2 Key exam We check every single part of our practice tests with real students under exam conditions, to make sure we give you the most authentic experience possible Students can practise these tests on their own or with the help of a teacher to familiarise themselves with the exam format, understand the scoring system and practise exam technique Cambridge English Qualifications CEFR Level UK National Qualifications Framework Level C2 Proficiency C2 C1 Advanced C1 B2 First B2 B1 Preliminary B1 Entry A2 Key A2 Entry Further information The information contained in this practice book is designed to be an overview of the exam For a full description of all of the above exams, including information about task types, testing focus and preparation, please see the relevant handbooks which can be obtained from the Cambridge Assessment English website at: cambridgeenglish.org The structure of A2 Key: an overview The Cambridge English Qualifications A2 Key examination consists of three papers: Reading and Writing: 60 minutes Candidates need to be able to understand simple written information such as signs and newspapers, and produce simple written English Listening: 30 minutes approximately Candidates need to show they can follow and understand a range of spoken materials such as announcements, when people speak reasonably slowly Speaking: 8–10 minutes Candidates take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three They are tested on their ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidate and by themselves Overall length Number of tasks/ parts Number of items Reading and Writing 60 mins 32 Listening approx 30 mins 25 Speaking 8–10 mins – Total approx hour 40 mins Grading All candidates receive a Statement of Results and candidates whose performance ranges between CEFR Levels A1 and B1 (Cambridge English Scale scores of 100–150) also receive a certificate • Candidates who achieve Grade A (Cambridge English Scale scores of 140–150) receive the Key English Test certificate stating that they demonstrated ability at Level B1 • Candidates who achieve Grade B or C (Cambridge English Scale scores of 120–139) receive the Key English Test certificate at Level A2 • Candidates whose performance is below A2 level, but falls within Level A1 (Cambridge English Scale scores of 100–119), receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that they have demonstrated ability at Level A1 For further information on grading and results, go to the website (see page for details) Speaking: an overview for candidates The Speaking test lasts 8–10 minutes You will take the test with another candidate There are two examiners but only one of them will talk to you The examiner will ask you questions and ask you to talk to the other candidate Part (3–4 minutes) The examiner will ask you and your partner some questions These questions will be about your daily life, interests, likes and dislikes For example, you may have to speak about your school, hobbies or home town Part (5–6 minutes) You and your partner will speak to each other The examiner will give you a card with some illustrations on it You will then discuss the activities, things or places illustrated on the card with your partner The examiner will then ask you and your partner some individual questions about the illustrations on the card Test READING AND WRITING (60 minutes) PART QUESTIONS 1–6 For each question, choose the correct answer Lucy, Do you know you left your backpack in the college cafeteria? I won’t see you tomorrow, so I left it at the reception Charles History tour: Nottingham Castle Daily (12.00) A Charles is asking Lucy where he should leave her backpack B Charles is checking if Lucy has lost her backpack C Charles is letting Lucy know where her backpack is A You have to go to the castle to book the walking tour B You should send an email to find out when the next walking tour is C You need to contact the guide before you can go on the walking tour Please email guide to book free place historywalk@mail.com Lydia is telling Hannah that Hannah, I’m booking the cinema tickets online The p.m show’s full, but there are seats for 5.30 p.m and p.m There’s a discount before p.m Lydia A they’ll pay less to see the film at 5.30 p.m B they need to book cinema tickets by 3 p.m C it’s not possible for them to see the film at 8 p.m Test answer key Man: Yes, but he was sick, so I went swimming instead Woman: Well, that’s good exercise and you can see the movie another day Now listen again [repeat] Question Three Where’s Sally now? Man: Hi, Sally I’m at the bus station, but I can’t see you Is your bus late? Woman: Hi So sorry, I missed the bus and drove into town I’ve just found a space in the car park and am getting my ticket Could you walk up the road to the market? I’ll be there in two minutes Man: Sure See you soon Now listen again [repeat] Question Four Which sport is the woman going to at the sports centre? Woman: I’d like some information about doing sport here Man: Our tennis classes on Wednesday evenings are very popular Woman: Oh, that’s no good, I work late on Wednesdays Man: What about swimming? The pool’s open every day We also have a new diving club on Friday evenings Woman: Oh, that sounds good I like swimming, but I’d like to try something new Now listen again [repeat] Question Five What has the woman bought for her new apartment? Man: I love your new apartment Woman: So I It’s so much bigger than my old one There’s lots of space for all my furniture Man: I don’t remember that lamp behind the sofa Woman: It was in a sale I got it on my way home yesterday I might go back to the store – they’ve got some really cheap bookshelves too Now listen again [repeat] That is the end of Part One P ART Now look at Part Two For each question, write the correct answer in the gap Write one word or a number or a date or a time Look at questions 6–10 now You have ten seconds You will hear a coach driver telling tourists about their visit to an animal park 115 Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution Test answer key Man: We’ve now arrived at Langate Animal Park You’ll be here all morning, so you’ll be able to see everything It might rain, so please take your umbrellas This is a popular place with visitors There are lots of interesting animals, but most people know Langate for the monkeys There are also over four hundred different kinds of trees from around the world I can see you’ve got your cameras – lots of visitors get great pictures by the river At this time of year, there’s not much to photograph by the lake If you’d like to learn more about the park and what lives in it, there’s a talk at ten fifteen by the park guide, and it finishes at ten forty-five There’s a lovely café where you can get lunch for only eight pounds ninety-nine, but if you only want a drink, you can get a coffee for two pounds sixty The coach will pick you up at one thirty at the entrance called Chepstow – I’ll spell that: C-H-E-P-S-T-O-W Enjoy your time here! Now listen again [repeat] That is the end of Part Two PART Now look at Part Three For each question, choose the correct answer Look at questions 11–15 now You have twenty seconds You will hear two friends, Sophie and John, talking about planning a picnic that they have every year with neighbours Man: I can’t wait for this year’s picnic with our neighbours, Sophie! Woman: And I’m planning it this year, John Man: That’ll be easy – everyone loves eating outside Woman: Yeah, and it’s how I’ve gotten close to my neighbours That’s why it’s special Man: Cool Where will we have the picnic this time? Woman: At the local park – my yard isn’t large enough Man: You could have it at the lake? Woman: It’s too far away Man: Everything went well last year! Woman: Well, it didn’t rain, so that was lucky But no one came until an hour after the start time! Man: Right, our neighbour forgot to put his house number on the invitation! Woman: Yeah, but it was great when we finally found his place Man: What should everyone bring? Woman: I’ve got enough burgers, and forks and stuff 116 Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution Test answer key Man: What about activities? Woman: Great idea! I’ll ask people to bring games Man: How should we tell everyone about the picnic? Woman: I’ve already emailed most people Man: Then you won’t need to go round and tell people about it? Woman: Right Man: But I could put some posters in a few places to make sure everyone knows about it Woman: Sure Now listen again [repeat] That is the end of Part Three P ART Now look at Part Four For each question, choose the correct answer Question 16 Sixteen You will hear a woman giving a talk What’s the woman’s job? Woman: If you don’t mind spending some of your time outside, then my profession’s something you should consider Me and my team are building a bridge at the moment – this project might help farmers who’ve got fields on different sides of a river It’s really beautiful countryside; and very popular with artists, so we don’t want to spoil the view Now listen again [repeat] Question 17 Seventeen You will hear a man talking to his sister about a new friend Where did the man meet his new friend? Woman: How was your weekend? Man: Great! I went cycling with my friend, Paul I don’t think you know him Woman: Is he in your football team? Man: I don’t think he’s into football He’s a colleague He started at the company two months ago Woman: Another salesman! Well, invite him to come round here with you on Friday There’ll be great people, music and lots of food! Now listen again [repeat] Question 18 Eighteen You will hear a husband and wife talking about going to the cinema Why they decide to walk to the cinema? Man: Do you still want to go to the cinema this afternoon? Woman: Sure The film starts at three – there’s a bus at twenty-five to which should get us there on time Then I won’t need to use the car 117 Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution Test answer key Man: Why don’t we walk instead? We spend too much time indoors Let’s get some fresh air Woman: OK We can be healthy for a change! Man: Yes! Now listen again [repeat] Question 19 Nineteen You will hear a man telling a woman about his holiday What problem did he have on the holiday? Woman: How was your holiday? Man: Good, but I’ve slept better since I got back – I won’t miss that loud music every night, my room was above the nightclub! But I’m having trouble getting used to this cold weather now I’m home Woman: It’s nice going away somewhere warm in winter Man: Yeah The beach wasn’t like the ones here, which are often covered in rubbish Now listen again [repeat] Question 20 Twenty You will hear a girl talking with her dad about learning a new language What did the girl like about her first Chinese lesson? Man: How was your Chinese lesson? Girl: Well, it was hard work learning a new language for a full hour – about half that time would be better And I was worried before the lesson started because I didn’t know anyone, but I think everyone felt as nervous as me! Man: And the teacher? Girl: She gave us lots of enjoyable exercises that stopped everyone from getting bored! Now listen again [repeat] That is the end of Part Four PART Now look at Part Five For each question, choose the correct answer Look at questions 21–25 now You have fifteen seconds You will hear two friends talking about a party on the beach What will each person bring to the party? Woman: Are you coming to my beach party on Sunday? Man: Yeah! Woman: Ben’s bringing a football – he’s got a new one, so we can have a game before our picnic 118 Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution Test answer key Man: Great! Is Katy bringing anything? Woman: She’s got a blanket we can use At first, she wanted to bring a beach umbrella, but they already have them there Man: Is Jacob coming? Woman: Yes, he works for a company which makes sunglasses, so he’s bringing us some – for free! I’ve seen photos of them on their website! Man: Brilliant! Woman: And Suzana’s just been on holiday She got me this cool beach towel as a present She’s got some pictures to show us at the party Man: OK Woman: Martin’s bringing some sandwiches and drinks We can keep them cold under the beach umbrella Man: That’s nice Is Carla coming? Woman: Yeah, she never misses a trip to the beach! She’s got some great games on her tablet, so we can sit on the blanket and play them Man: I think we’ve got everything we need! Now listen again [repeat] That is the end of Part Five You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet [ping] You have one more minute [ping] That is the end of the test 119 Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution Sample answer sheet: Reading and Writing Draft Page of OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE OR MAKE ANY MARK ABOVE THIS LINE Candidate Number Centre Name Centre Number Examination Title Examination Details E Candidate Name Candidate Signature Assessment Date Supervisor: If the candidate is ABSENT or has WITHDRAWN shade here Instructions PL Key Reading and Writing Candidate Answer Sheet Use a PENCIL (B or HB) Rub out an any answer you want to change with an eraser For Part 5: For Parts 1, 2, and 4: Write your answers clearl clearly in the spaces pace next to the number numbers (25 to 30) lilike e thi this:: Mark ONE letter for each answer For example: If you thin think A is i the right answer an wer to the question, mar li e thi mark your answer sheet like this:: Write your our answer answers in CAPITAL LETTERS A B C A B C A B C A B C Part 10 A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C SA A B C A B C 11 12 13 Part 25 26 27 Part M Part 14 15 16 17 18 Part A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C 19 20 21 22 23 24 A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Do not write below here 25 26 27 Do not write below here 28 29 30 28 29 30 Put your answers to Writing Parts and on the separate Answer Sheet OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE OR MAKE ANY MARK BELOW THIS LINE Page of Draft 120 © Cambridge Assessment 2020 Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution Photocopiable Sample answer sheet: Reading and Writing Draft Page of OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE OR MAKE ANY MARK ABOVE THIS LINE Candidate Number Centre Name Centre Number Examination Title Examination Details E Candidate Name Candidate Signature Assessment Date PL Supervisor: If the candidate is ABSENT or has WITHDRAWN shade here Key Writing M Candidate Answer Sheet for Parts and SA INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Make sure that your name and candidate number are on thi this sheet this sheet W rite your answers to Writing Part Parts and on the other side of thi Use a pencil You must write within the grey lines line Do not write on the bar codes odes OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE OR MAKE ANY MARK BELOW THIS LINE Page of Draft © Cambridge Assessment 2020 Photocopiable Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution 121 Sample answer sheet: Reading and Writing Draft OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE OR MAKE ANY MARK ABOVE THIS LINE Page of PL E Part 6: Write your answer below SA M Part 7: Write your answer below Examiner's Use Only Part Part C O L C O L OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE OR MAKE ANY MARK BELOW THIS LINE Page of Draft 122 © Cambridge Assessment 2020 Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution Photocopiable Sample answer sheet: Listening Draft Page of OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE OR MAKE ANY MARK ABOVE THIS LINE Candidate Number Centre Name Centre Number Examination Title Examination Details E Candidate Name Assessment Date Candidate Signature Supervisor: If the candidate is ABSENT or has WITHDRAWN shade here PL Key Listening Candidate Answer Sheet Instructions Use a PENCIL (B or HB) Rub out any answer you want to change with an eraser For Part 2: Write your answers clearl clearly in the spaces pace next to the number numbers (6 to 10) lilike e this: thi : For Parts 1, 3, and 5: Mark ONE letter for each answer For example: If you thin think A iis the right an answer wer to the question, mar mark your answer sheet like li e thi this:: A A A Part B B B B C C C C A B C Do not write below here SA A M Part Write your an answers wer in CAPITAL LETTERS 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 10 Part Part 10 15 A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Part A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C 21 22 23 24 25 A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H A B C D E F G H OFFICE USE ONLY - DO NOT WRITE OR MAKE ANY MARK BELOW THIS LINE Page of Draft © Cambridge Assessment 2020 Photocopiable Copyright Material - Review Only - Not for Redistribution 123 Acknowledgements The authors and publishers acknowledge the following sources of copyright material and are grateful for the permissions granted While every effort has been made, it has not always been possible to identify the sources of all the material used, or to trace all copyright holders If any omissions are brought to our notice, we will be happy to include the appropriate acknowledgements on reprinting and in the next update to the digital edition, as applicable Key: T = Test, RW = Reading & Writing Photography All the photographs are sourced from Getty Images T1 RW: Sarah Casillas/DigitalVision; 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