KET Key English Test

Cambridge English: Key English Test is the first level of their exams ( КЕТ-РЕТ-FCE-CAE-CPE);
Candidates who are successful in KET are able to satisfy their basic communication needs.
A2 is a point of transition from elementary user to independent user.
КЕТ is at level А2 ( elementary)

The level of KET:
KET candidate
Can understand simple questions, directions and instructions.
Can express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context.
Can understand basic information within a known area.
Can complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information.

The format of the exam (3 parts)
Reading/writing (1 hour 10 minutes)
Listening (30 minutes)
Speaking (8-10 min per a pair)

Paper 1. Reading/Writing

Reading Part 5

Paper 2. Listening.
Paper 3. Speaking

Listening Part 1

Writing
Writing Test consists of 4 parts:
Parts 6-8 are objective tasks.
Part 9 is a written message (25-35 words) , e.g. a note of a postcard to a friend ( 5 points on a 5-band scale).

Written task 1.
Write 25-35 words in reply to the note from your friend.
Let’s meet for dinner near your house on Saturday. Where shall we eat? What time can you come? Where can I park my car?
Spencer

Writing Part 9 assessment
Candidates must respond to the prompts given ( Where shall we eat? What time can you come? Where can I park my car? ).
Candidates should write the minimum 25 words.
Only minor grammar and spelling errors are acceptable for bands 4 and 5.

Speaking
2 candidates;
2 examiners:
An interlocutor sits in front of the candidates and manages the conversation.
An assessor sits aside, doesn’t take part in the interaction. Her role is to assess and award marks.

Speaking Part 1
It takes 5-6 min per a pair of candidates.
Each candidate interacts with the interlocutor, spells his\her name, answers the questions about his place of origin, hobbies, occupation, family.

Sample Questions for Part 1.
What’s your name / surname? How do you spell that?
Where are you from?
Tell me smth about your home town
What do you think of Moscow? What places in Moscow do you like?
Have you got any hobby? What do you like to do in your free time?
What do you like in your University and student life?
Do you watch TV or DVD? What programmes or films do you watch?

Speaking Part 2
It takes 3-4 min per a pair of candidates;
The candidates in turn ask and answer questions based on prompt cards .

КЕТ Practice : set 1

Scoring KET

Preparation for KET
All students who complete Touchstone 2 Module are to take mock KET Exam.
We cannot issue KET certificates, but the result counts toward the final grade ( in 2013 it constitutes 30 points out of 100).
Materials: “Touchstone 2” + “Common Mistakes at KET”+ trial exam materials
For more information see the Folder Practical Tips from a Coordinator.