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    A2 EXAM, WHAT IS IT?

    An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in


    simple situations.

    The exam tests all four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and
    speaking.

    Scale score: 120-139

    Test format: Paper-based or computer

    Number of papers: 3

    Exam length: 2 hours

    PARTS
    What’s in the Reading and Writing paper?

    The A2 Key Reading and Writing paper has seven parts and different types of texts
    and questions. Parts 1–5 are about reading and Parts 6–7 are mainly about writing.

    Part 1 (Multiple choice)

    What do candidates have Read six short real-world texts for the main
    to do? message.

    How many questions are 6


    there?

    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer
    there?

    Part 2 (Multiple matching)

    What do candidates have Read seven questions and three short texts
    to do? on the same topic, then match the questions
    to the texts.

    How many questions are 7


    there?

    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer
    there?

    Part 3 (Multiple choice)


    What do candidates have Read one long text for detailed understanding
    to do? and main ideas.

    How many questions are 5


    there?

    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer
    there?

    Part 4 (Multiple-choice cloze)

    What do candidates have Read a factual text and choose the correct
    to do? vocabulary items to complete the gaps.

    How many questions are 6


    there?

    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer.
    there?

    Part 5 (Open cloze)

    What do candidates have Complete gaps in an email (and sometimes


    to do? the reply too) using one word.

    How many questions are 6


    there?
    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer
    there?

    Part 6 (Guided writing)

    What do candidates have to Write a short email or note of 25 words or


    do? more.

    How many questions are 1


    there?

    How many marks are there? The question has a maximum of 15 marks
    available

    Part 7 (Picture story)

    What do candidates have Write a short story of 35 words or more based


    to do? on three picture prompts.

    How many questions are 1


    there?

    How many marks are The question has a maximum of 15 marks


    there? available
    What’s in the Listening paper?

    The A2 Key Listening paper has five parts. For each part you have to listen to a
    recorded text or texts and answer some questions. You hear each recording twice.

    Part 1 (Multiple choice)

    What do candidates have Identify key information in five short dialogues


    to do? and choose the correct visual.

    How many questions are 5


    there?

    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer.
    there?

    Part 2 (Gap fill)

    What do candidates have Listen to a monologue and complete gaps in a


    to do? page of notes.

    How many questions are 5


    there?

    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer.
    there?

    Part 3 (Multiple choice)


    What do candidates have Listen to a dialogue for key information and
    to do? answer five 3-option questions.

    How many questions are 5


    there?

    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer.
    there?

    Part 4 (Multiple choice)

    What do candidates have Identify the main idea, message, gist or topic
    to do? in five short monologues or dialogues and
    answer five 3-option questions.

    How many questions are 5


    there?

    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer.
    there?

    Part 5 (Matching)

    What do candidates have Listen to a dialogue for key information and


    to do? match five items.

    How many questions are 5


    there?
    How many marks are One mark for each correct answer.
    there?

    What’s in the Speaking paper?

    The A2 Key Speaking test has two parts and you take it with another candidate.
    There are two examiners. One examiner talks to you and the other examiner listens.
    Both examiners give marks for your performance.

    Part 1 (Interview)

    What do candidates have to do? Respond to questions, giving factual or


    personal information.

    How long do candidates have to 3–4 minutes.


    speak?

    Part 2 (Discussion)

    What do candidates have to do? Candidates discuss likes and dislikes,


    and give reasons.

    How long do candidates have to 5–6 minutes.


    speak?

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