A2 Key for Schools PAPER 1

We will be introducing weekly, the different parts of the exam and their tasks. Always refer to this entry to check updates and new activities to do (they will be identified by date) In this way, you will have all videos and information in one place.

Brief explanation of the exam, parts 1 & 1 of the Reading and Writing Paper

The exam was modified in some parts as from this year. You will not notice the differences because you did not work with this exam previously. Below you will find exam tips for R&W (Reading and Writing), Part 1.

R&W: Activities on Parts 1 and 2

The following activity for Part 1 is EXAM TASK which means that it is exactly as it appears on the exam. Read the texts and solve the questions in your folder. (Create a new section for A2 KEY FOR SCHOOLS EXAM)

The activities for Part 2 consist on a Travel and holidays text for you to complete (if you do not print the activity, please copy the whole text on a page) and an EXAM TASK. You do not have to do exercise 3 (the listening activity)

ON MONDAY, JUNE 8th WE WILL CHECK THESE ACTIVITIES AND LEARN ABOUT PARTS 3 & 4. NICE WEEKEND!

Paper 1 R&W, Part 3 and Part 4

Now, do this exercise which is Exam Task. Read the text and choose the correct option from A, B or C.

Remember, for Part 4 you will have to complete the six blank spaces with one word from options A, B or C. Look at the options below.

  1. A. good – B.well – C. better
  2. A. add – B. share – C. join
  3. A. trip – B. map – C. place
  4. A. bringing – B. making- C. getting
  5. A. absolutely – B. really – C. especially
  6. A. save – B. hold – C. keep

Paper 1 R&W, Parts 5, 6 & 7

Watch the explanation first and then do the exercices
Watch this exam tip por Part 7 before doing the next activity