Pretest 2 Pre-intermediate1(Ket): Reading And Writing

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1. Things are cheaper here.

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This quiz, titled 'Pretest 2 Pre-Intermediate1(KET): Reading and Writing,' assesses reading comprehension and writing skills. It includes questions on interpreting notices and filling in blanks in sentences related to daily activities, aimed at enhancing English language proficiency.

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2. He took a bus to the zoo and got off outside the ...... entrance. 

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The correct answer is "main" because when someone goes to a zoo, the main entrance is usually the most common and convenient place to get off the bus. It is the primary entrance that most visitors use to access the zoo.

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3. The lions were sleeping under a tree because it was very ..... . 

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The lions were sleeping under a tree because it was very hot.

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4. Part 2.Read the sentences (6-10) about going to the zoo.Choose the best word (A,B or C) for each space.EXAMPLE:                                                                                                         ANSWER0  On Sunday, Tim ........ up early because he was going to the zoo.       B    A stood                         B  woke                           C wentHe put  some bisquits and an apple in a bag for his ....... . 

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Tim put some biscuits and an apple in a bag for his lunch.

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5. Can I have a sandwich? 

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The correct answer is "Yes, of course" because it directly responds to the question and indicates that the person can indeed have a sandwich.

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6. Be careful because this will burn.

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8. Tim .... some photos of the elephants. 

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The word "took" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the verb "take". In this context, it implies that Tim captured or obtained some photos of the elephants. The word "put" does not fit the sentence as it does not convey the action of capturing photos. Similarly, the word "made" does not make sense in this context as it does not describe the action of taking photos.

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9. .

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The word "could" suggests a possibility or ability to do something. It implies that there is a chance or option available for the action to happen. In this context, without further information, "could" indicates that there is a potential for the action to occur, but it is not certain or guaranteed.

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10. .

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The word "faster" is the comparative form of the adjective "fast," indicating a higher degree of speed than the base form. "Fastest" is the superlative form, indicating the highest degree of speed among multiple things or individuals. Therefore, "faster" is the correct answer as it represents a comparison between two things or individuals in terms of speed.

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11. We are from London.  

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The phrase "We are from London" is a statement indicating the speaker's origin. The responses "Not at all" and "Yes, please" do not directly relate to the statement. However, the response "How interesting" suggests curiosity or intrigue towards the fact that the speaker is from London.

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12. Part 5.Read the article about bicycles.Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (28-35).  28)

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The correct answer is "was" because it is the past tense form of the verb "to be" and agrees with the subject of the sentence.

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13. Part 1.Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer A-H.Children pay less than adults here.

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14. Is this your watch? 

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Based on the given information, the speaker believes that the watch belongs to Dave. This can be inferred from the statement "I think it's Dave's." The speaker's belief is based on the context of the conversation and possibly some visual cues or previous knowledge about Dave's watch.

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15. Part 3.Complete the five conversations.For questions 11-15, choose the correct answer A, B or C.Jone's broken this plate. 

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The correct answer is "It doesn't matter." This response suggests that the person is not concerned or upset about the plate being broken, indicating that it is not a significant issue.

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17. .

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The correct answer is "bought." This is the past tense form of the verb "buy." It is used to indicate that someone purchased something in the past.

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18. The geese returned to Canada in the spring

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The statement "The geese returned to Canada in the spring" is correct because it states that the geese returned to Canada specifically in the spring. This implies that the geese left Canada at some point and then came back during the spring season.

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19. We don't want any money yet.

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The given statement implies that the speaker does not want to receive any money at the current moment.

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20. .

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The given answer, "And is there a garage?" is correct because it is the only question that specifically asks about the presence of a garage. The other questions inquire about the number of bedrooms, the price, the possibility of visiting, the proximity of a bus stop, the presence of a garden, and the number of beds. Only the question about a garage directly asks if there is one.

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22. _____

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24. _____

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25. How many people were in the cafe? 

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The correct answer is "A few." This indicates that there were a small number of people in the cafe. "Not much" and "A little" are not appropriate phrases to describe the number of people in a cafe.

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26. .

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The correct answer is "Does it have a garden?" because the previous questions in the conversation are all related to the features and amenities of the flat, such as the number of bedrooms, bus stop nearby, and the presence of a garage. Therefore, it is logical to ask if the flat has a garden as well.

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27. Bill carried the geese in his plane.

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The given statement says that Bill carried the geese in his plane. However, the word "wrong" indicates that this statement is not correct. Therefore, the correct answer is wrong.

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28. Part 4.Read the article about some birds.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).EXAMPLE                                                                                     ANSWER0  Winters in Canada are too cold for Canada geese.     A Right        B Wrong           C Doesn't say                               A21)  Bill Lishman is a farmer.

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The article states that Bill Lishman is a farmer, so the statement is correct.

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29. Bill stayed in Virginia all winter. 

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The statement "Bill stayed in Virginia all winter" is incorrect because it contradicts the fact that Bill stayed in Virginia during the entire winter season.

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30. Complete the conversation about a flat.What does Ben say to Ann?For questions 16-20, choose the correct answers A-H.EXAMPLE                                                                         ANSWERAnn: 279616, Ann Beaton speaking.                          Ben: 0............................. .                                              DAnn: Oh yes, in the Evening Post?Ben: 16.............. .Ann: 300 pounds a month.Ben: 17............... .Ann: Two, both of them with double beds.Ben: 18 ................ .Ann: Yes. It's quite small, but there are some nice plants in it.Ben: 19 ................ . Ann: I'm afraid not, but you can park outside on the street.Ben: 20 ................. .Ann:  Of course - is tomorrow all right? At about 10 a.m. .Ben:  Yes, that'll be fine. So I'll see you tomorrow. Goodbye.16) 

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Ben asks "That's right, how much is it?" in response to Ann stating that the rent for the flat is 300 pounds a month. Ben is confirming the price of the flat.

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31. Part 7.Complete these letters.Write ONE word for each space.41) _____

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The question asks for a word to complete the phrase "in ___". The correct answer is "in" itself, as it is the missing word.

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32. _____

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33. This was Bill's first visit to Virginia. 

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The given statement "This was Bill's first visit to Virginia" does not provide enough information to determine whether it is right or wrong. It simply states that it was Bill's first visit to Virginia, but it doesn't mention any specific details or reasons to confirm or deny the statement. Therefore, the answer is "Doesn't say" as it cannot be determined based on the given information.

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35. Student's name:                   _____ (write the name and the surname. Ex.: Kate Miles)

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36. .

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The correct answer is "there". "There" is used to indicate a place or location. In this context, it is the appropriate word to use to refer to a specific location or position.

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37. Part 8.Read the note from a student who wants a book from a library.Fill in the information on the Reservation Form.                                            Name of book:                           Understanding Science 51) Name of writer:                       _____ (Surname ONLY)

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The correct answer is Renshaw. The student is requesting a book called "Understanding Science" and the question asks for the surname of the writer. The note does not provide the first name of the writer, but it does mention the surname "Renshaw". Therefore, Renshaw is the correct answer for the surname of the writer.

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38. Bill wanted the geese to stay at his home for the winter.

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The given statement states that Bill wanted the geese to stay at his home for the winter. However, the answer is "Wrong" because there is no information provided in the statement about whether Bill wanted the geese to stay or not. Therefore, it cannot be determined whether Bill wanted the geese to stay at his home for the winter or not based on the given statement.

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39. Part 6Read the descriptions (36-40) of some people in a family.What is the word for each description?The first letter is already there.Write the missing letters to complete the words.EXAMPLE                                                                           ANSWER0 If yout child is a boy he is this.                                    s  o  n   (3 letters)This is your mother's brother                                          u _____ (5 letters)

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40. _____

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41. _____

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42. If your child is a girl, she is this.                                          d _____  (8 letters)

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The correct answer is "daughter". The question states that if your child is a girl, she is this. The word "daughter" fits the given condition and has 8 letters. The other options provided are variations of the correct answer, with different capitalizations and spellings.

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43. .

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The correct answer is "How many bedrooms does it have?" because it directly addresses the question about the number of bedrooms in the flat. The other options either ask about the price, the possibility of visiting, the location of a bus stop, the presence of a garden, the number of beds, or the availability of a garage, which are not relevant to the original question.

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44. You must pay with cash.

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45. This is the person a man is married to.                                          w _____  (4 letters)

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The correct answer is "ife" because it is the correct spelling of the word that means the person a man is married to. "IFE" and "WIFE" are incorrect spellings as they are not recognized words in the English language. "ife" is repeated twice in the answer options, but it is still the correct answer.

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46. This is your father's sister.                                          a _____  (4 letters)

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The word that fits the blank and matches the given definition is "aunt". It is the correct answer because an aunt is a person's father's sister. The variations in capitalization (UNT, AUNT) are also acceptable as they still represent the correct word.

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47. When do you want the book?  _____ (number+month ONLY.Ex.: 15 March)

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The answer is 10 April because it is the specific date mentioned in the question. The question asks for the desired date to receive the book, and the given response matches that request.

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48. _____

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The word "on" is used to indicate a position or location, while the word "from" is used to indicate the starting point of something. Both "on" and "from" are prepositions that are commonly used to show a relationship between two things. In this case, the correct answer is "on, from" because both prepositions are used to show different relationships in different contexts.

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50. Bill lives with his parents.

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The given statement "Bill lives with his parents" does not provide any information about whether it is right or wrong. It simply states a fact about Bill's living arrangement without indicating if it is true or false. Therefore, the answer is "Doesn't say" as the statement does not provide enough information to determine its accuracy.

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51. She's your father's mother.                                          g _____  (11 letters)

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52. _____

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53. For how long?  For _____ days _____ (the number ONLY)

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The correct answer is 7, seven. This answer indicates that the duration mentioned in the question is for a period of 7 days.

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54. He ........ at the monkeys eating some bananas. 

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The correct answer is "laughed". This suggests that he found amusement or entertainment in observing the monkeys eating bananas.

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55. Student's address:                _____ (write the address like in example: '16 Pear Street, Briton')

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The student's address is '22 King's Road, Weston'.

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Things are cheaper here.
He took a bus to the zoo and got off outside the .........
The lions were sleeping under a tree because it was very ..... . 
Part 2.Read the sentences (6-10) about going to the zoo.Choose the...
Can I have a sandwich? 
Be careful because this will burn.
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Tim .... some photos of the elephants. 
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We are from London.  
Part 5.Read the article about bicycles.Choose the best word (A, B or...
Part 1.Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?For questions 1-5, choose...
Is this your watch? 
Part 3.Complete the five conversations.For questions 11-15, choose the...
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The geese returned to Canada in the spring
We don't want any money yet.
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How many people were in the cafe? 
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Bill carried the geese in his plane.
Part 4.Read the article about some birds.Are sentences 21-27...
Bill stayed in Virginia all winter. 
Complete the conversation about a flat.What does Ben say to Ann?For...
Part 7.Complete these letters.Write ONE word for each space.41) _____
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This was Bill's first visit to Virginia. 
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Student's name:              ...
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Part 8.Read the note from a student who wants a book from a...
Bill wanted the geese to stay at his home for the winter.
Part 6Read the descriptions (36-40) of some people in a family.What is...
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If your child is a girl, she is this.        ...
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You must pay with cash.
This is the person a man is married to.        ...
This is your father's sister.          ...
When do you want the book?  _____ (number+month ONLY.Ex.: 15...
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Bill lives with his parents.
She's your father's mother.         ...
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For how long?  For _____ days _____ (the number ONLY)
He ........ at the monkeys eating some bananas. 
Student's address:            ...
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