KEY for Schools
Reading and Writing Exam
Listening / Speaking Tests
Marks and more Info
General Knowledge
100

What does KET stand for? And how long is the exam?

Key English Test / 1 hour and 50 minutes

100

How long is the Reading and Writing Test?

1 hour and 10 minutes

100

How long is the Listening paper?

30 minutes

100

Which school object do you use to answer the exam?

a pencil

100

Mention 3 bands/singers who have performed at a concert in Mexico city?

Taylor Swift, Cafe Tacuba, Los Fabulosos Cadilac, Luis Miguel, etc.

200

Which are the three papers assessed in KET?

1. Reading and Writing

2. Listening

3. Speaking

200

What are you expected to write?

a short message or note

200

What will you be able to do?

Listen and understand people talking or giving information

200

What marks do you need to pass each paper, and to pass the exam?

Candidates do not have to get a certain mark to pass each section of the test. The final mark for KET for Schools is the total number of marks from all three papers.

200

Mention 2 foreign countries where two classmates have lived or visited?

The USA and India

300

What are the percentages for Pass and Pass with Merit?

Pass: from 70% to 84%

Pass with merit: from 85% to 100%

300

How long is the writing exam? How many words?

From 25 to 35 words long

300

What type of exercises are there in the Listening paper?

Choose or write answers

300

What strategies can you do to complete all the three papers?

* Watch the clock

* Plan the time carefully

* Do not waste time by writing answers on other pieces of paper first.

300

What type of music is better to use for a choreography in ice skating?

classical music

400

What level is KET?

A2

400

What are you expected to be able to understand in the Reading paper? Be specific.

To understand information on:

* signs

* brochures

* newspaper

* magazine articles

400

The speaking test is 10 minutes long. What will you be able to do individually?

Answer simple questions about myself.

400

Which characteristic has KET for schools?

It is suitable for students among 11 to 14 years old.

400

Mention 2 classmates who practice a sport.

...

500

What can KET students do at A2 level?

* understand simple instructions and questions

* write, talk or ask about simple information, opinions or ideas

*complete forms

* write short, simple letters, messages or emails about personal information

500

What type of exercises does the Reading and Writing exam come with?

Fill gaps in sentences

Understand definitions and spell their words

Write a short message or note

500

What will you do with another candidate(s)?

Ask and answer questions about given information

500

Name the paper that reports the percentage grade you get in the KET for Schools?

Statement of Results

500

Mention 5 characters from My Hero Academia

Todoroki, Uravity, Deku, Bakugan, All Might, 

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