This document provides a sample test for an English language exam. It includes 9 parts testing reading comprehension and writing abilities. The test instructions tell students to answer all questions within the 1 hour 10 minute time limit, writing their responses on the answer sheet. It provides context for questions, such as articles and notices, and tests skills like sentence completion, true/false identification, note-taking and short answer responses.

1. KEY ENGLISH TEST
for Schools
Reading and Writing 0082/01
SAMPLE TEST 3
Time 1 hour 10 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are
not already there.
Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
Read the instructions on the answer sheet.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. Use a pencil.
You must complete the answer sheet within the time limit.
At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
READING
Questions 1 – 55 carry one mark.
WRITING
Question 56 carries five marks.
* 500/2416/4
© UCLES 2015 Cambridge English Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 2)

2. Reading and Writing  Part 1
Questions 1 – 5
Which notice (A – H) says this (1 – 5)?
For questions 1 – 5, mark the correct letter A – H on your answer sheet.
Example:
Answer:
0 This place is closed on Sundays.
A
1 You may only ride your bike here.
2 This is as good as a new one.
B
3 You should not eat your picnic here.
4 Children below this age cannot use this
C
place.
5 It’s not expensive to enter this.
D
E
F
G
H

3. Reading and Writing  Part 2
Questions 6 – 10
Read the sentences about Sara’s last family holiday.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
For questions 6 – 10, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.
Example:
0 Last summer Sara and her family ………… on holiday to
Italy.
A went B flew C drove Answer:
6 They ………… at a hotel in a little town near the sea.
A kept B stayed C visited
7 It was only a ………… walk from their hotel to the beach.
A short B small C narrow
8 In the evenings Sara and her parents often had a nice ………… together in a restaurant.
A food B dish C meal
9 When Sara got home she ………… lots of photos of her holiday online.
A put B made C took
10 Sara really ………… to return to Italy again as she enjoyed herself so much.
A loves B hopes C thinks
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4. Reading and Writing  Part 3
Questions 11 – 15
Complete the five conversations.
For questions 11 – 15, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.
Example:
0
Answer:
11 Are you going to Sam’s party? A It’s not free.
B I don’t want it.
C I’m afraid I can’t.
12 You look nice. A Yes, I saw a new jacket.
B I changed my hair.
C That’s okay.
13 Let’s go fishing after lunch. A Mum says I can’t.
B It’s not as long as that.
C Yes, I think so.
14 Have you seen that film? A I didn’t need it.
B Thanks, I’d love to.
C I’m going next week.
15 Did we get maths homework? A You decide!
B Let me check.
C That’s too easy.
0
A B C
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5. Questions 16 – 20
Complete the conversation between two friends.
What does Lisa say to Carmen?
For questions 16 – 20, mark the correct letter A – H on your answer sheet.
Example:
Carmen: Lisa, did you see the notice about the writing competition?
Lisa: 0 D Answer:
Carmen: I haven’t decided yet. I’m quite busy
at the moment. A She didn’t say anything, sorry.
Lisa: 16 …………
B Me too. But there are some great prizes.
Carmen: I know. The winner gets a tablet
computer!
C Yes please. Let me know what she says.
Lisa: 17 …………
Carmen: There’s a list of subjects to choose D Yes, I did. Are you going to enter?
from - ‘Adventure’ was one of them.
Lisa: 18 ………… E Really? I’m good at that kind of story.
Carmen: It’s my favourite too. Maybe we
should enter together? F I’d love one of those. Can you remember
what we have to write about?
Lisa: 19 …………
G She already knows what you get if you win.
Carmen: Shall I ask the teacher?
Lisa: 20 ………… H Good idea! But we need to find out if that’s
possible first.
Carmen: OK, I’ll call you at about 6 o’clock.

6. Reading and Writing  Part 4
Questions 21 – 27
Read the article about a young artist called Kieron Williamson.
Are sentences 21 – 27 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)?
If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (C).
For questions 21 – 27, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.
Kieron Williamson
When Kieron Williamson was five years old, he and his family went
on holiday to the seaside. One day, he saw some boats on the
sea. He asked his parents for some paper and began to draw
them. At first his pictures were very simple. But they quickly got
better, and after a few days he began adding trees and houses to
them. His parents were very surprised because no one in Kieron’s
family draws or paints, and before the holiday, Kieron was not
especially interested in art.
After the holiday Kieron continued drawing, and began painting as
well. He never liked the paints that children usually use, and has always preferred expensive oil
paints. Kieron sold his first pictures when he was seven and is now popular all over the world.
He has made enough money to buy a new house in the countryside for his family.
Kieron goes to a local school, and loves computer games and playing football. At one time, he
asked to have lessons at home, to give himself more time to paint. However, his parents didn’t
agree. They thought it was important for him to have a normal life and to spend time with his
friends every day.
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7. Example:
0 When Kieron was five he had a holiday near the sea.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Answer:
21 It was Kieron’s parents’ idea for him to begin painting the boats.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
22 Kieron’s pictures improved during the holiday.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
23 There are several people in Kieron’s family who are good at art.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
24 When Kieron got home he began to paint pictures of his friends and family.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
25 People in many different countries like the art that Kieron makes.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
26 Kieron bought a new house because the family’s old one was too small for them.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
27 Kieron’s parents think Kieron should study at home instead of going to school.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
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8. Reading and Writing  Part 5
Questions 28 – 35
Read the article about Usain Bolt.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
For questions 28 – 35 mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.
Usain Bolt
Usain Bolt (0) ………… born in Jamaica in 1986. As a
child, he loved all sports especially cricket and running.
When his coaches saw (28) ………… fast he could run,
they decided to give him extra lessons. He entered his
first national competition at the age of 14, and he (29) ………… second.
In 2002, when he was 15, Bolt won an important international 200m race, (30) ………… made
him the fastest runner (31) ………… his age in the world.
For (32) ………… next six years Bolt worked hard but had several problems (33) ………… his
back and knee, so he didn’t win (34) ………… races. However, by 2008 he was fit again and
ran in the Beijing Olympics. He won gold medals in the 100m and 200m races. In the
London 2012 Olympics he won these races again, becoming the first person (35) ………… to
do this.
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9. Example:
0 A has B was C is Answer:
28 A very B how C so
29 A came B comes C coming
30 A which B who C what
31 A in B of C from
32 A this B the C some
33 A with B at C on
34 A lots B much C many
35 A only B ever C just
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10. Reading and Writing  Part 6
Questions 36 – 40
Read the descriptions of some things you can find in the countryside.
What is the word for each one?
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 your answer sheet.
Example:
0 These are not as high as mountains and some people enjoy walking
on them.
h _ _ _ _
Answer: 0 hills
36 We get wool from this farm animal, and people make cheese from
its milk.
s _ _ _ _
37 To get across this, people usually use a bridge. r _ _ _ _
38 This green plant is eaten by cows and horses when they are outside. g _ _ _ _
39 This is like a town, but it’s not as big. v _ _ _ _ _ _
40 These all have six legs, and many different types live in the
countryside.
i _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Reading and Writing  Part 7
Questions 41 – 50
Complete the emails.
Write ONE word for each space.
For questions 41 – 50, write the words on your answer sheet.
Example: 0 this
From: Sara
To: Ally
Hi Ally,
Sorry you missed the school trip earlier (0) ………… week. I hope you (41) ………… feeling
better now. We visited two museums, and also had time to (42) ………… shopping. I bought
(43) ………… few things, including two cool T-shirts.
(44) ………… was quite funny because we lost two people inside a big clothes store. We looked
everywhere (45) ………… about 30 minutes. When we found (46) ………… they were in the
store café eating chocolate cake!
We need (47) ………… do a project about the museums. I’ll give you my notes from the trip if
you like. (48) ………… don’t I come to your house to help you with it?
Let (49) ………… know when you feel well enough. Don’t worry, it’s (50) ………… difficult!
Sara

12. Reading and Writing  Part 8
Questions 51 – 55
Read the advertisement and the email.
Fill in the information in Alex’s notes.
For questions 51 – 55, write the information on your answer sheet.
From: Joe
To: Alex
Can you get three tickets for the circus – for the
two of us and one for my cousin? She’s 14 like
us. I’m busy all day Sunday, and don’t forget I
play baseball every Saturday morning. Have you
got my new phone number? It’s 07215 091165.
Alex’s Notes
Trip to Moscow Circus
Place: Riverside Park
Day we’ll go: 51
How many tickets to get: 52
Cost of my ticket: 53 £
Time of show: 54
Phone number for booking: 55
MOSCOW CIRCUS
This Saturday and Sunday only
Riverside Park
Two shows daily
11.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Prices: Adults £20
Children under 16: £12
For tickets call: 0852 533986

13. Reading and Writing  Part 9
Question 56
Read the note from your English friend, Jordan.
Write a note to Jordan and answer
the questions.
Write 25 – 35 words.
Write the note below.
My younger brother will
be 8 next week. What
present can I get him?
What games should we play
at his party? What
special food should we
have?

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