A2 Reading Exam Part 3 – Multiple choice – long text
Cambridge A2 Key (KET) Reading – Part 3
Overview
Reading Part 3 of the Cambridge A2 Key (KET) exam tests your ability to understand longer texts. You will read a short article, email, letter, or story and answer five multiple-choice questions about it. The goal is to check how well you can understand general meaning, details, and specific information.
What to Expect
- Number of Questions: 5
- Types of Texts: Short stories, articles, emails, letters, or descriptions
- Task Format: Each question has three possible answers (A, B, or C), and you must choose the correct one.
- Skills Tested: Understanding main ideas, specific details, and general meaning of a text.
Example Questions
Example 1 – Story Text
Text:
Emma was excited because it was her birthday. She invited all her friends to her house for a party. They played games, ate cake, and danced to music. After the party, Emma opened her presents and thanked everyone. She had a wonderful day.
Question:
Why was Emma happy?
A) She received many presents.
B) She was celebrating her birthday.
C) She went to her friend’s house.
Correct Answer: B
Example 2 – Email Text
Text:
Hi Tom,
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday? The new action film is playing, and I think you’ll love it! Let me know if you can come. We can meet at 6 p.m. outside the cinema.
See you soon,
Mark
Question:
What is Mark doing?
A) Inviting Tom to watch a film.
B) Asking Tom about his favorite film.
C) Telling Tom about a new cinema.
Correct Answer: A
Tips for Success
- Read the questions first – This helps you know what information to look for in the text.
- Look for key words – Find words in the text that match the questions.
- Don’t choose the first answer you see – Read all options carefully before selecting the best one.
- Understand the whole text – The answer might not be in just one sentence, so read everything carefully.
Practicing with different types of texts will help you feel more confident in Part 3.