A2 Reading Exam Part 4 – (Multiple-choice cloze)
Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Reading – Part 4
Overview
Reading Part 4 of the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) exam tests your ability to understand the structure and meaning of a text. You will read a short text with six missing words and choose the correct word from three options (A, B, or C) for each gap.
What to Expect
- Number of Questions: 6
- Types of Texts: Informal emails, short articles, or everyday texts
- Task Format: A short text with six gaps, each with three possible answers (A, B, or C).
- Skills Tested: Vocabulary knowledge, grammar, and understanding of context.
Example Questions
Example 1 – Short Article
Text:
Last summer, my family and I went on holiday to Spain. The weather was very (1) _, so we spent most of our time on the beach. Every morning, we (2) _ in the sea, and in the afternoon, we walked around the town. One evening, we had dinner at a restaurant. The food was (3) _, and I tried paella for the first time!
Questions:
- The weather was very _.
A) cold
B) hot
C) wet
(Correct Answer: B – hot) - Every morning, we _ in the sea.
A) swam
B) played
C) walked
(Correct Answer: A – swam) - The food was _.
A) delicious
B) terrible
C) boring
(Correct Answer: A – delicious)
Tips for Success
- Read the whole text first – This helps you understand the topic and context.
- Think about meaning and grammar – Some words may seem correct but don’t fit grammatically.
- Check for collocations – Some words naturally go together.
- Eliminate incorrect options – If one word doesn’t make sense, remove it and focus on the remaining choices.
By practicing multiple-choice cloze exercises, you will improve your vocabulary and sentence structure skills, which will help you succeed in Part 4.