CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH FOR KEY A2 LEVEL - PRACTICE TESTS

PRACTICE TEST 1

Complete the questions with the correct question word(s).

1. ................ is that, sitting near the door?
2. ................ do you come here? Once a week?
3. ................ bag is that, on the chair?
4. ................ song shall we listen to first?
5. ................ have you lived here?
6. ................ do you think we should do?
7. ................ did you buy that hat? I’d like to get one.
8. ................ will we see you again?

Complete the five conversations.
For questions 1–5, choose A, B or C.

1. I’m sorry I didn’t come to your party.
A Yes, you are.
B That’s okay.
C Did you?

2. Can you help me with this heavy bag, please?
A I think it’s mine.
B No, it isn’t.
C Yes, of course.

3. I’m from Italy.
A What’s it like?
B Is it yours?
C Yes, you’re right.

4. Thanks for the lovely present.
A Oh, it’s yours!
B If you’re sure.
C You’re welcome.

5. This is my friend Richard.
A That was nice of him.
B Pleased to meet you.
C I think you should.

Now complete the conversation between two friends.
What does Sofia say to Zoe?
For questions 6–10, choose the correct letter A–H.
Zoe: Hi Sofia. Have you got any plans for the
weekend?
Sofia: No, nothing special.
Zoe: Oh. Well, shall we do something together?
Sofia: 6 ................
Zoe: Why don’t you come to my house to watch
a film on Saturday evening?
Sofia: 7 ................
Zoe: Thanks. Shall we ask some other
people too?
Sofia: 8 ................
Zoe: And I think Ada might be able to come too.
I’ll ask her.
Sofia: 9 ................
Zoe: Why don’t you come earlier than that?
Sofia: 10 ................
Zoe: I’m sure it will be! See you on Saturday then.
A So we can chat before the film? Is an hour
enough?
B That’s a good idea. See you at 8 o’clock?
C Doesn’t she usually work at that time?
D There’s a book I need to read for college, but
nothing else.
E Yeah, I’d like that. Any ideas?
F I don’t think we are.
G Sure. My sister’s probably free.
H OK. I’ll bring some snacks and drinks.

Pieter asks his friend Sami to come to his house for dinner. Tick (✓) the two polite responses
to the question.

Pieter: Would you like to come to my house for dinner on Sunday, Sami?
Sami:
1. No, I can’t. 
2. Thanks, that’s a lovely idea. 
3. I’m afraid I’m busy then. 
4. No, I would not like to. 

PRACTICE TEST 2

Put the words into the correct order to make sentences and questions.
1. Japan / been / to / never / have / I / .
2. here / she / worked / years / for / has / three / .
3. mountain / have / a / climbed / ever / you / ?
4. just / mum / have / I / seen / your/ .
5. the / started / film / yet / has / ?
6. dinner / already / I / finished / have / my / .
7. for / we / lived / months / have / here / two / .
8. to / wanted / I / him / always / meet / have / !

Complete the five conversations.
For questions 1–5, choose A, B or C.
1. I met my new neighbour today!
A What’s she like?
B Does she know?
C Has she been there?
2. Did you have a good evening?
A No, I don’t think it was.
B Yes, lovely, thank you.
C Thanks, but I’m busy.
3. Where do you prefer to sit?
A Is it on this side?
B Yes, I think we should.
C Near the window, please.
4. Have you ever been to the ballet?
A There aren’t any tickets.
B It’s a great idea!
C Not until today!
5. I’ve never seen that boy before.
A Shall I ask him?
B I think he’s new.
C It isn’t his.

Now complete the conversation between two friends.
What does Kim say to Serena?
For questions 6–10, choose the correct letter A–H.

Serena: Hi Kim! I haven’t seen you for ages!
Kim: Yes, I know. It’s been so long.
Serena: Have you been ill?
Kim: 6 ................
Serena: Oh, lucky you! Where did you go?
Kim: 7 ................
Serena: I didn’t know that. Was it your first visit?
Kim: 8 ................
Serena: No, but I’d like to. When is the best time
to go?
Kim: 9 ................
Serena: That’s good to know. So, did you take
any photos?
Kim: 10 ................
Serena: Yeah, I’d love that. Thanks.
A I did – in Thailand!
B Of course! I’ll show them to you when you
have some time.
C Probably when it’s winter here.
D I was at home at the weekend.
E Yes, that’s true. Not since last month.
F To Australia. My brother lives there.
G No! I was on holiday!
H Actually, I’ve been there before. Have you
ever been?

PRACTICE TEST 3
Complete these sentences with the correct word. The first letter of the word is given to help you.
1. A cinema is a place where people go to watch f ................ .
2. If you want to see a p ................ you can go to a theatre.
3. My hobby is photography. I’ve just bought a new c................ .
4. My younger brother loves c................ and he wants to be a chef when he’s older.
5. I’m going out for a m........... tonight, to my favourite restaurant.
6. I’m interested in art. I often go to a m ................ to look at paintings.
7. My friend spends a lot of time on his computer playing v ................ games.
8. I play the piano. Do you play a musical i ................ ?

Complete the five conversations.
For questions 1–5, choose A, B or C.
1. What did you think of that book?
2. Shall we have a picnic?
3. Would you like a cup of tea?
4. I prefer this car to your old one.
5. Suzy doesn’t like her new job.
A I forgot to bring it.
B It isn’t mine.
C I enjoyed it.
A I’d prefer a barbecue.
B Yes, I think it might.
C I’m going to a party.
A Yes, I’d love to, thanks.
B Coffee for me, please.
C I like it a lot.
A Have you?
B That’s it!
C Me too!
A That’s a shame.
B No, it isn’t.
C Oh, I do!

Now complete the conversation between two friends.
What does Malik say to Daniel?
For questions 6–10, choose the correct letter A–H.
Look at the sentence below. Then try to correct the mistake.


Daniel: What do you like doing in your free time,
Malik?
Malik: Well, I really like music.
Daniel: Yeah, me too. Do you ever go to
concerts?
Malik: 6 ................
Daniel: Well, I’m going to one this Saturday. And
it’s free!
Malik: 7 ................
Daniel: Do you know the park near my house?
Malik: 8 ................
Daniel: That’s it. There’s going to be music, and
food too. But you have to pay for the
food!
Malik: 9 ................
Daniel: No, it’s in the afternoon. It starts at 3
o’clock. Why don’t you come with me
and my friends?
Malik: 10 ................
Daniel: Yeah, that’s fine. See you there.
A I think so. Is it
behind the cinema?
B Of course! Is it in
the evening?
C Maybe watch films.
But I don’t have
much free time.
D I’ve never been there before.
E I read sometimes. And I play the guitar. I love
music!
F Thanks. I’d like that. Shall I text you when I get
to the park?
G They’re usually too expensive for me.
H That sounds great. Where is it?

Complete the sentences with the correct alternatives.
1. I don’t mind / care classical music, but I prefer pop.
2. I nearly / quite like art, especially modern art.
3. I enjoy playing music most / more than listening to it.
4. Jack really / very loves films, and goes to the cinema a lot.
5. Stan doesn’t watch TV many / much. He prefers going out.
6. What’s your best / favourite type of food?
7. Al doesn’t like / love that new restaurant near his house at all.
8. I like camping – also / even when it rains.

There are lots of things to see here, and I already saw the Statue of Liberty and the American
Museum of Natural History.
Get it right!

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PRACTICE TEST 1

1 1 Who
2 How often
3 Whose
4 Which
5 How long
6 What
7 Where
8 When
2 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B
6 E 7 H 8 G 9 B 10 A

3 Polite responses: 2, 3

PRACTICE TEST 2
1 1 I have never been to Japan.
2 She has worked here for three years.
3 Have you ever climbed a mountain?
4 I have just seen your mum.
5 Has the film started yet?
6 I have already finished my dinner.
7 We have lived here for two months.
8 I have always wanted to meet him!
2 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 C 5 B
6 G 7 F 8 H 9 C 10 B
3 1 Saturday
2 no
3 yes
4 8 / eight (o’clock)
5 no
6 burgers
7 jeans

8 (the) woman’s (laptop)

PRACTICE TEST 3
1 1 films
2 play
3 camera
4 cooking
5 meal
6 museum
7 video
8 instrument
2 1 C 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 A
6 G 7 H 8 A 9 B 10 F
3 1 mind
2 quite
3 more
4 really
5 much
6 favourite
7 like
8 even
Get it right!
There are lots of things to see here, and I’ve already
seen the Statue of Liberty and the American Museum

of Natural History.