剑桥大学英语五级水平之入门考试(KET)简介

　　什么是英语入门考试（KET）？

　　剑桥大学英语五级水平考试（MSE）系列考核从初级到高级的普通英语技能。KET是该系列的第一级，其水平相当于欧洲委员会制定的欧洲语言教学大纲的A2级水平。

　　KET可为希望参加剑桥二级英语考试（PET）及其他剑桥ESOL考试的考生打下坚实基础。KET同时也是剑桥商务英语证书（BEC）考试的`预备级考试。

　　What is KET?

　　The Cambridge Key English Test （KET） is the first level of Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages （ESOL）. It is an elementary level exam, set at Level A2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for modern languages. KET recognises the ability to cope with everyday written and spoken communications at a basic level.

　　KET的报考对象

　　英语入门考试（KET）是为具备初级水平的英语学习者设计的考试。达到KET水平的学生应具备在英语国家进行交往或工作的基本语言技能，如提供和理解个人信息、问路等。KET每年世界有来自60多个国家的40，000多人次参加该考试。该考试考核基础语言能力水平，这些技能对于实际的工作和社交活动很有价值。

　　Who is KET for?

　　KET is designed for learners who have basic English skills, of the kind needed when travelling in a foreign country. Candidates should be able to understand the main points of simple texts, to communicate in the

　　为什么要考KET？

　　国际认可、终生有效的英语能力证书；

　　高质量的国际英语考试；

　　系统提高英语听、说、读、写四会能力的最佳方式；

　　提供对考生的优、劣势的分析；

　　是进入更高水平考试的最佳途径（可作为普通英语的初级考试以及BEC考试的预备级）。

　　Why choose KET?

　　KET is based on language used in real life situations and covers the four language skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking. It provides an assessment of practical skills, and encourages the development of abilities which can be used while traveling, as well as in study and working situations.

　　Although the KET examinations are at a relatively basic level, they provide a detailed assessment of the candidate's strengths and