KET - Key English Speaking: Personal Information Questions and Answers

Question 1

The examiner in the KET Speaking test asks you: "Where do you come from?" Which of the following is the most appropriate answer?

Accepted Answer

I am from Madrid, in Spain.

Answer

The question 'Where do you come from?' asks about your home town or country. 'I am from Madrid, in Spain' directly answers this question by providing the city and country. The other options misunderstand the question or provide irrelevant information.

Question 2

In the first part of the KET Speaking test, an examiner might ask you to spell your surname. If your surname is 'GARCIA', what is the correct way to respond?

Accepted Answer

G - A - R - C - I - A.

Answer

When an examiner asks you to spell a name, you should say the letters of the name one by one. 'G - A - R - C - I - A' is the direct and correct response to the instruction.

Question 3

An examiner asks, "What do you like doing in your free time?" Which of the following answers is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

I like watching films with my friends.

Answer

The verb 'like' is correctly followed by the -ing form (gerund) of the next verb. 'Watching' is the correct form. 'To listening' is incorrect, 'play' should be 'playing', and 'am liking' is the wrong tense for a general preference.

Question 4

Which of these questions is an examiner LEAST likely to ask in the 'Personal Information' part of the KET Speaking test?

Accepted Answer

What is your opinion on international politics?

Answer

The KET Speaking test focuses on simple, personal information about everyday topics like work, school, family, and hobbies. [3] Complex or controversial topics like international politics are not suitable for this level and are not asked.

Question 5

The examiner says, "Tell me something about your school." Which is the best response?

Accepted Answer

I go to Park Lane School. It's quite big and has a great library. My favourite subject is science.

Answer

This is an 'extended response' question where you should give more than a one-word answer. [8] This option gives the school's name, a simple description, and adds an extra detail, which is a good way to show your speaking ability at this level. The other answers are too short or do not fully answer the prompt.

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KET - Key English Speaking: Personal Information Questions and Answers