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KET Reading and Writing Part 1

Task Description

In this task, candidates have to match a sign or notice with a simple paraphrase of its meaning.

What sort of text do candidates have to read?

The kind of signs, notices and labels that we see around us in daily life.

Where do the texts come from?

From roads, railway stations, airports, offices, schools, the street, shops etc.

What skill is being tested?

Understanding the main message of the text.

Understanding the Task

To understand better how students need to approach this task, look at this sample Part 1 from a KET Reading and Writing paper. Complete the task and then consider the questions below.

Sample Part 1 Task (PDF)
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Things to Consider

Think about how you approached the task and then say whether the following statements are true or false.

1. One way to get the right answer is to look for the same word in the notice and the sentence (word-spotting).
   
   
2. You need to understand every word of the notice to be able to get the right answer.
   
   
3. You may need to change your mind about an answer as you go through the task.
   
   
4. The two extra notices should make the candidate think hard.