Cambridge English: A2 Key Practice Paper (Challenge!)

Instructions:  👋 Get ready to test your English skills with some fun and exciting questions! Read everything carefully and do your best—you’ve got this! 👍

Part 1: Reading - Understanding Messages, Please click on the Quiz: Part 1-Reading: Understanding Messages Quiz

Instructions: Read each short text below. What does it say? Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) by circling it. There are 5 questions.

Example:

Sign in a park: DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES

A. You can let your dog run free here.

B. You must keep your dog controlled with a leash. ✅

C. Dogs are not allowed in this park.

1. Email from your Teacher:
• Subject: Homework Reminder! 📝
• Don’t forget your science project is due tomorrow morning, not Friday! Please bring it directly to the science lab before the first class.
• Thanks, Mr. David

Q. What should you do with the science project?

A. Hand it in on Friday morning.

B. Leave it in the normal classroom tomorrow.

C. Take it to the science lab tomorrow morning.

2. Notice on a Library Door: 🚪
• CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING
• Tuesday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• We will open again on Wednesday morning as usual. Sorry for the inconvenience! 🙏

Q. This notice tells you that:

A. The library is closing early every Tuesday.

B. The library will be shut for the entire day on Tuesday.

C. The library is temporarily closed on Tuesday afternoon.

3. Text Message from Mum: ❤️
• Can you buy some milk 🥛 and bread 🍞 on your way home? I have dinner ready, but we’ve run out of those. I left money 💰 on the kitchen table. See you soon!

Q. Why did Mum send this message?

A. To ask you to make dinner.

B. To remind you to take money for shopping.

C. To ask you to buy a couple of things.

4. Label on a Juice Bottle: 🧃
• SHAKE WELL BEFORE OPENING.
• Best served chilled. Keep refrigerated after opening and consume within 3 days.

Q. What is the first thing you must do with this juice?

A. Drink it all within 3 days.

B. Put it in the fridge before opening it.

C. Shake it well before opening it.

5. Sign at a Swimming Pool: 🏊
• Lane Swimming Only: 7am - 9am
• No diving in shallow end. Children under 12 must swim with an adult.

Q. According to the sign:

A. Only adults can swim between 7 am and 9 am.

B. Young children need an adult with them whenever they swim.

C. Diving is allowed if you are over 12 years old.

Part 2: Reading - Matching, Please click on the Quiz: Part 2-After-School Clubs: Understanding Interests and Matching

Instructions: Read about five young people (6-10) who want to join an after-school club. Then look at the eight clubs (A-H) in the table. Choose the best club for each person by writing the correct letter (A-H). There are 3 extra clubs you won’t use.

The People Wanting Clubs:

6. Maria loves being creative and making things with her hands. She enjoys quiet activities and wants to make gifts for her family. 🎁
7. Tom is very energetic and loves team sports. He wants to improve his fitness and doesn’t mind playing outside in any weather. ⚽
8. Lina enjoys computers and technology. She wants to learn how to create websites and maybe simple games. 💻
9. Sam is interested in nature and animals. He’d like to learn more about local wildlife and how to protect the environment. 🌳🦋
10. Chloe loves music and singing. She’s a bit shy but would like to perform songs with a small group of friends. 🎤🎶

The After-School Clubs:

Letter	Club Name	Description	Notes
A	Digital Wizards	Learn coding, build simple apps, and design basic web pages. Indoors.	Focus on programming.
B	Nature Explorers	Go on walks, identify plants/animals, work on local conservation projects.	Mostly outdoors.
C	Art Studio	Painting, drawing, and pottery classes. Focus on individual expression.	Relaxed atmosphere.
D	Football Frenzy	Outdoor football training and matches for all skill levels. Rain or shine!	Team-based, active.
E	Craft Corner	Make jewellery, cards, and small decorations. Perfect for handmade items.	Quiet, detailed work.
F	Music Makers	Learn guitar or keyboard. Opportunity to join the school band later.	Instrument focused.
G	Drama Club	Act in plays, learn about theatre. Builds confidence for performing.	Focus on acting.
H	Choir Group	Sing popular songs together in a friendly group. Small performances.	Group singing focus.

Answers:

6. Maria: ___

7. Tom: ___

8. Lina: ___

9. Sam: ___

10. Chloe: ___

Part 3: Reading - Longer Text Comprehension, Please click on the Quiz: Part 3-Science Museum Field Trip Comprehension Quiz

Instructions: Read the article about a school trip. For each sentence (11-17), decide if it is Right (A), Wrong (B), or Doesn’t say (C) based on the text. Circle your answer.

Our Amazing Trip to the Science Museum! 🚀🔬

Last Wednesday, Grade 4 went on an exciting trip to the City Science Museum. We travelled there by bus 🚌, which took about 45 minutes. Everyone was chatting excitedly about what we might see. When we arrived, our guide, Dr. Evans, met us at the entrance. She told us the museum had five different floors, but we would focus on the ‘Space Zone’ and the ‘Dino Discovery’ area today because we only had three hours for our visit.

First, we visited the Space Zone. It was incredible! There was a huge model of the solar system hanging from the ceiling, and we even got to touch a real piece of a meteorite! ✨ Dr. Evans explained how astronauts live in space. After that, we had a quick snack break near the museum cafe—the cookies 🍪 were delicious!

Then, we headed to the Dino Discovery area. Seeing the giant dinosaur skeletons 🦖 was amazing. The T-Rex skeleton was the most popular! We learned about how dinosaurs lived millions of years ago. Before leaving, we had just enough time to visit the museum shop. I bought a postcard with a picture of the T-Rex. The bus journey back was much quieter as everyone was tired but happy after a fantastic day. 😊

Sentences:

11. The school trip happened last week.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

12. The bus journey to the museum was longer than an hour.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

13. The students visited all five floors of the museum.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

14. Dr. Evans showed the students how astronauts travel to space.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

15. The students ate lunch at the museum cafe.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

16. The writer thought the dinosaur skeletons were the best part.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

17. The writer bought a souvenir from the museum shop.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

Part 4: Reading & Grammar - Open Cloze, Please click on the Quiz: Part 4-Guitar Learning Adventure: Reading Comprehension Quiz

Instructions: Read the text about learning to play the guitar. Fill each gap (18-24) with one word that fits best. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

My Guitar Lessons 🎸

I started learning (0) the guitar six months ago. My older brother plays really well, and I wanted to learn too. I have lessons (18) _______ week with a teacher called Mrs. White. She is very kind and patient, which is good because sometimes I find it difficult! 🤔

At first, I (19) _______ only play very simple songs, and my fingers hurt a lot. But now, I (20) _______ getting much better. Mrs. White says I practice very hard (21) _______ home. I usually try to play for about 30 minutes every day (22) _______ school.

My favourite thing is learning new pop songs. It (23) _______ really fun to play songs that I hear on the radio. Maybe one day, I (24) _______ be good enough to play in a band like my brother! 😎

(0) Example: the

18. _______

19. _______

20. _______

21. _______

22. _______

23. _______

24. _______

Part 5: Writing - Email, Please click on the Quiz: Part 5- Birthday Party Planning Email Writing

Instructions: Read the email from your friend Alex. Write a reply (30-35 words) saying yes you’ll come to the party, asking what time it starts, and asking if you should bring anything (like food or a game).

Email from Alex:

Hi Pudtan,

Guess what? My birthday is next Saturday! 🎉 I’m having a small party at my house in the afternoon. Would you like to come? Let me know!

Best,

Alex

Write your reply here:

Hi Alex,

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Best wishes,

Pudtan

Part 6: Writing - Story from Pictures, Please click on the Quiz: Part 6-Story Comprehension and Creative Writing

Instructions: Look at the three pictures below. Write a story (35 words or more) about what happens. Use the pictures to guide you and describe each part clearly.

Picture 1: A girl named Pim is happily riding her new bicycle 🚲 down a path in a park. The sun is shining. ☀️

Picture 2: Suddenly, Pim hits a small stone and falls off her bicycle onto the grass. She looks surprised and a little hurt. 😟

Picture 3: A boy named Non runs over to help Pim stand up and checks her bicycle. He smiles kindly. 🙂

Write your story here:

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End of Practice Paper! Well Done! 🌟🥳