ket

IPA/ket/
IPA/ket/

ket — noun

1. an international English exam for beginners that tests the ability to understand

1.名詞
釋義

an international English exam for beginners that tests the ability to understand and use simple, everyday English in real-life situations. It was originally called the Key English Test (KET) and is now officially known as A2 Key.

例句

Putri is studying for the KET exam so she can prove her basic English skills.

studying for + KET exam

After passing the KET, Gabriela felt confident enough to join an English conversation class.

同義詞
  • A2 Key

    the current official name of the same exam, used by Cambridge English since 2015

用法筆記

The KET was renamed A2 Key in 2015, but many learners and teachers still refer to it by the older name KET. It is almost always used with the definite article: 'the KET'.

常見錯誤

I passed my ket exam.
I passed my KET exam.
💡KET is an abbreviation and must be written in capital letters.
I took the KET test last year, which is an advanced exam.
I took the KET test last year, which is a basic-level exam.
💡KET tests A2 (elementary) level English, not advanced.