Reading and Writing (A2 Key )

What is the primary task for candidates in Part 1 of the exam?

• a) Match questions to short texts

• b) Read six short real-world texts for the main message

• c) Write a short story based on picture prompts

• d) Complete gaps in an email

How many questions are there in Part 1?

• a) 5

• b) 6

• c) 7

• d) 10

How are marks awarded in Part 1?

• a) One mark for each correct answer

• b) Two marks for each correct answer

• c) Half a mark for each correct answer

Part 2 (Multiple matching): 4. What do candidates need to do in Part 2 of the exam?

• a) Read a long text for detailed understanding

• b) Match questions to short texts

• c) Write a short email or note

• d) Match questions to three short texts on the same topic

How are marks awarded in Part 2?

• a) One mark for each correct answer

• b) Two marks for each correct answer

• c) Half a mark for each correct answer

• d) No marks are awarded in Part 2

Part 3 (Multiple choice): 7. What is the main task for candidates in Part 3?

• a) Write a short email or note

• b) Complete gaps in an email

• c) Read one long text for detailed understanding and main ideas

• d) Match questions to short texts

How many questions are there in Part 3?

• a) 5

• b) 6

• c) 7

• d) 10

How are marks awarded in Part 3?

• a) One mark for each correct answer

• b) Two marks for each correct answer

• c) Half a mark for each correct answer

• d) No marks are awarded in Part 3

What is the primary task for candidates in Part 4?

• a) Match questions to short texts

• b) Read a factual text and choose the correct vocabulary items to complete the gaps

• c) Write a short story based on picture prompts

• d) Complete gaps in an email