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KET Reading and Writing Part 8

Task Description

This is an information transfer task, where candidates have to read one or two short input texts and then transfer some of the information onto an output text.

What kind of input texts are they?

These are authentic in nature and may be notes, adverts, posters, brochures etc.

What are the output texts like?

Candidates may be asked to complete a form, such as an order form or a booking form, or alternatively a set of notes, a diary entry or a notice.

How many questions are there?

There are five spaces to fill in. There is a worked example at the beginning.

Understanding the Task

To understand better how students need to approach this task, look at this sample Part 8 from a KET Reading and Writing paper. Complete the task and then consider the questions below.

Sample Part 8 Task (PDF)
Answers

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

1. The information on the output text follows the order of the input text(s).
   
   
2. There is distracting information in the input texts.
   
   
3. Full sentences are not required.
   
   
4. The conventions of form-filling must be followed.