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Think about it A2 Key Reading and writing Part 5

Complete the sentences about A2 Key Reading and writing Part 5 with the verbs in the box.

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In A2 Key Reading and Writing Part 5, you have to (1) ................ a short text or two short texts, and (2) ................

in the gaps. The texts will usually be emails, letters or notes. If there are two texts, the second will be a response

to the first. For example, the first text might be an invitation, and the second text will (3) ................ that invitation.
There are ten gaps to fill in, plus an example to (4) ................ you what to do. There are no words to (5) ................

from – you have to (6) ................ of the missing word. You should (7) ................ only one word in each gap, and

you must (8) ................ the word correctly. Part 5 tests grammar, and the missing words will usually be auxiliary

verbs, modal verbs, prepositions, pronouns or determiners.

Think about it A2 Key Reading and writing Part 6

Match the questions (1–5) about A2 Key Reading and writing Part 6 with the answers (a–e).

1. Is A2 Key Reading and Writing Part 6 a a You need to write an email to a friend.
reading or writing exercise?
b You must write 25 words or more.
2. What type of message do I need to write?
c It is a writing task.
3. What information do I need to include?
d Yes, but you only need to answer the three
4. How long should my answer be? questions/instructions to get full marks.
Don’t spend too long on Part 6 because you
5. Can I write more words than the question need time for Part 7.
asks for?
e You will see three short questions or
instructions. You need to answer all of them
in your email.

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