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Cambridge Assessment English: a2 Key for Schools

Revised Exam Format from 2020

Paper 1 - reading & Writing Time: 60 mins
reading
Part Task Questions Format Marks
3-option Candidates have to read six short real-world texts in order
Part 1 6 6
multiple choice to understand the main idea.
Part 2 3-option Candidates have to read 7 questions and 3 short texts on
multiple matching 7 the same topic and match the questions to the texts. 7
3-option Candidates have to read one long text for detailed
Part 3 5 5
multiple choice understanding and main ideas.
3-option, multiple Candidates have to read a factual text and choose the
Part 4 6 6
choice cloze correct vocabulary items to complete the gaps.
Candidates have to complete gaps in an email (or the reply)
Part 5 Open cloze 6 6
using one word.
Writing

Candidates have to write a short email or note of 25 words
Part 6 Guided writing 1 15
or more.
Candidates have to write a short story of 35 words or
Part 7 Picture story 1 15
more based on three picture prompts.
TOTaL 32 60

Paper 2 - Listening Time: approx. 30 mins (including 6 minutes to transfer answers)
Part Task Questions Format Marks
3-option Candidates are required to find key information in
Part 1 5 5
multiple choice five short dialogues and choose the correct visual.
Candidates have to listen to a monologue and
Part 2 Gap fill 5 5
complete gaps in a page of notes.
3-option Candidates have to listen to a dialogue for key
Part 3 5 5
multiple choice information and answer five 3-option questions.
Candidates have to identify the main idea, message,
3-option
Part 4 5 gist or topic in five short monologues or dialogues 5
multiple choice
and answer five 3-option questions.
Candidates have to listen to a dialogue for
Part 5 Matching 5 5
key information and match five items.
TOTaL 25 25

Paper 3 - Speaking Time: 8-10 mins

Part Task Time Format Marks
examiner asks 3-4 Candidates are required to respond to questions, giving
Part 1 questions to each minutes factual or personal information.
candidate in turn interaction: Examiner - Candidate
25
Discussion task Candidates are required to discuss likes, dislikes and give
Part 2 5-6
with visual minutes reasons.
stimulus interaction: Candidate - Candidate & Examiner - Candidate

3