CAMBRIDGE KEY ENGLISH TEST (KET) Preparatory Course
Key English Test (KET) offers a basic qualification in English targeting students from age of 11 to 13. The assessment aims of KET and its syllabus are designed to ensure that the test reflects the use of language in real life. It also represents a first step for those wishing to progress towards Cambridge Level Two, the Preliminary English Test (PET) and the rest of the Cambridge ESOL examinations such as First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

KET CONTENT: AN OVERVIEW
Paper 1 (Reading/ Writing) – 1 hour 10 minutes
KET assesses the candidates’ ability to understand the meaning of written English at word, phrase, sentence, paragraph and whole text level. It also assesses their ability to produce simple written English, ranging from one-word answers to short pieces of continuous text.

Paper 2 (Listening) – 30 minutes
KET assesses the candidates’ ability to understand dialogues and monologues in both informal and neutral settings on a range of everyday topics.

Paper 3 (Speaking) – 8-10 minutes
KET assesses the candidates’ ability to answer and ask questions about themselves and about factual non-personal information.

Lesson Planning:
In class: This course is taught systematically and sequentially. It reviews those topics which will be included in the test such as English reading, writing, grammar, comprehension, listening and speaking. Exam-taking skills will also be taught in order for students to enhance their performance in the exam.

Quizzes and Dictations: In order to ensure the students are capable of applying their knowledge, students will have small quizzes or dictations in every class.

Examination: There will be two mock examinations throughout the course.

 

Level (適讀年齡) F.1 – F.2 (中一至中二)

Duration (課程時間) 60 Minutes (60分鐘)

Fee (費用) $620/ 4 lessons ($620/4堂)