KET
KEY ENGLISH TEST
A GUIDE TO THE CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH A2 EXAM
WHAT IS KET?
•KET is an A2 Level English Exam.
•It assesses basic communication skills in everyday
situations.
•Recognized internationally for work, study, and
travel.
WHO ISTHE EXAM FOR?
•A2 Key for Schools is aimed at school students
who want to show they can:
• understand and use basic phrases and expressions
• understand simple written English
• interact with English speakers at a basic level.
WHO RECOGNIZESTHE EXAM?
• The A2 Key for Schools certificate is recognized
around the world as a basic qualification in English.
• Cambridge English Qualifications are accepted and
trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide.
WHAT LEVEL ISTHE EXAM?
• A2 Key for Schools is targeted at Level A2 on the CEFR.
(Common European Framework Reference)
• Achieving a certificate at this level proves that a candidate can
use English to communicate in simple situations.
WHYTAKETHE KET EXAM
•Improves English for real-life situations.
•Helps with school and career opportunities.
•Builds confidence for higher-level exams like
PET, FCE & IELTS.
EXAM STRUCTURE
Paper Time (total 1h 40
m)
Parts and
Questions
Weight
Reading and
Writing
60 Minutes R: 5 parts (30 ques)
W: 2 parts (2 ques)
50%
Listening Approx 30 Minutes 5 (25 questions) 25%
Speaking 8-10 Minutes 2 25%
READING
• Part: 5 (30 Questions; Marks: 30)
• Part 1: (6 questions) 3-option multiple choice (Read six short real-world
texts for the main message.)
• Part 2: (7 questions) 3-option multiple matching. (Read seven questions
and three short texts on the same topic, then match the questions to the texts).
• Part 3: (5 Questions) 3-option multiple choice. (Read one long text for
detailed understanding and main ideas.)
READING
• Part 4: (6 questions) 3-option multiple choice cloze. (Read a
factual text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete the
gaps)
• Part 5: (6 questions) Open cloze. (Complete gaps in an email
(and sometimes the reply too) using one word.)
WRITING
• Part: 2 (2 questions; marks :15+15)
• Part 1: Guided writing. Write a short email or note of
25 words or more.
• Part 2: Picture story. Write a short story of 35 words
or more based on three picture prompts.
LISTENING
• 5 Parts (25 questions; Marks: 25)
• Part 1: (5 questions) 3-option multiple choice. five short
dialogues.
• Part 2: (5 questions) Gap fill. Listen to a monologue.
• Part 3: (5 questions) 3-option multiple choice. Listen to a
dialogue.
LISTENING
• Part 4: (5 questions) 3-option multiple choice. Identify
the main idea, message, gist or topic in five short
monologues or dialogues.
• Part 5: (5 questions) Listen to a dialogue.
SPEAKING
• 2 Parts (Done with Pairs)
• Part 1: Interlocutor asks questions to each candidate in turn.
Respond to questions, giving factual or personal information.
• Part 2: Candidate Discussion task with visual stimulus.
Candidates discuss likes, dislikes and give reasons.
SCORE AND LEVEL
Cambridge English Scale Score Grade CEFR Level
140–150 A B1
133–139 B A2
120–132 C A2
100–119 Level A1 A1
PICTURE
CERTIFICATE
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    KET KEY ENGLISH TEST AGUIDE TO THE CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH A2 EXAM
  • 2.
    WHAT IS KET? •KETis an A2 Level English Exam. •It assesses basic communication skills in everyday situations. •Recognized internationally for work, study, and travel.
  • 3.
    WHO ISTHE EXAMFOR? •A2 Key for Schools is aimed at school students who want to show they can: • understand and use basic phrases and expressions • understand simple written English • interact with English speakers at a basic level.
  • 4.
    WHO RECOGNIZESTHE EXAM? •The A2 Key for Schools certificate is recognized around the world as a basic qualification in English. • Cambridge English Qualifications are accepted and trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide.
  • 5.
    WHAT LEVEL ISTHEEXAM? • A2 Key for Schools is targeted at Level A2 on the CEFR. (Common European Framework Reference) • Achieving a certificate at this level proves that a candidate can use English to communicate in simple situations.
  • 6.
    WHYTAKETHE KET EXAM •ImprovesEnglish for real-life situations. •Helps with school and career opportunities. •Builds confidence for higher-level exams like PET, FCE & IELTS.
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    EXAM STRUCTURE Paper Time(total 1h 40 m) Parts and Questions Weight Reading and Writing 60 Minutes R: 5 parts (30 ques) W: 2 parts (2 ques) 50% Listening Approx 30 Minutes 5 (25 questions) 25% Speaking 8-10 Minutes 2 25%
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    READING • Part: 5(30 Questions; Marks: 30) • Part 1: (6 questions) 3-option multiple choice (Read six short real-world texts for the main message.) • Part 2: (7 questions) 3-option multiple matching. (Read seven questions and three short texts on the same topic, then match the questions to the texts). • Part 3: (5 Questions) 3-option multiple choice. (Read one long text for detailed understanding and main ideas.)
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    READING • Part 4:(6 questions) 3-option multiple choice cloze. (Read a factual text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete the gaps) • Part 5: (6 questions) Open cloze. (Complete gaps in an email (and sometimes the reply too) using one word.)
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    WRITING • Part: 2(2 questions; marks :15+15) • Part 1: Guided writing. Write a short email or note of 25 words or more. • Part 2: Picture story. Write a short story of 35 words or more based on three picture prompts.
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    LISTENING • 5 Parts(25 questions; Marks: 25) • Part 1: (5 questions) 3-option multiple choice. five short dialogues. • Part 2: (5 questions) Gap fill. Listen to a monologue. • Part 3: (5 questions) 3-option multiple choice. Listen to a dialogue.
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    LISTENING • Part 4:(5 questions) 3-option multiple choice. Identify the main idea, message, gist or topic in five short monologues or dialogues. • Part 5: (5 questions) Listen to a dialogue.
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    SPEAKING • 2 Parts(Done with Pairs) • Part 1: Interlocutor asks questions to each candidate in turn. Respond to questions, giving factual or personal information. • Part 2: Candidate Discussion task with visual stimulus. Candidates discuss likes, dislikes and give reasons.
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    SCORE AND LEVEL CambridgeEnglish Scale Score Grade CEFR Level 140–150 A B1 133–139 B A2 120–132 C A2 100–119 Level A1 A1
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