Fuji Rock Festival
Read an email about the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan and write the correct word for each of the six gaps.
Reading Part 5
In this exercise you read a short email about the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan and write the correct word in each gap. This is good practice for Reading Part 5 of the A2 Key (KET) examination.
- ⏱️ Takes about 20–30 minutes.
- 💡 Skill: reading, grammar and vocabulary.
- 📶 Level: A2 Key (KET) — Pre-Intermediate.
Complete the email. Write one word for each space.
Key Words
- festival — a special event, often with music, that lasts one or more days
- band — a group of people who play music together
- amazing — very good, surprising or wonderful
- resort — a place where people go to relax and enjoy activities, such as a ski resort
- visit — to go to see a person or place
Useful Language
- Prepositions — go to, at a resort, in Japan.
- Passive with by — it was started by a man (who did the action).
- Pronouns — one, something: he decided to have one like that.
- Prepositions of place — in Niigata, at the resort.
- every / each + time — every year, each year (use a singular noun after them).
- Modals — can, could: for a suggestion (we could go together).
Exam Tip
In Part 5 you complete a short text or email. You write one word in each of the six gaps — there are no choices to pick from. The missing words are usually small grammar words such as prepositions (to, by, in), pronouns (one) and modals (can, could). Sometimes more than one word is possible (for example, every or each year, and can or could). Read the whole email first, then check that your word fits the grammar and is spelled correctly.
🗣️ Speaking
- Talk about the kind of music you like. Who are your favourite singers or bands?
- Have you ever been to a concert or a festival? Describe it.
- Would you like to travel to another country for a music event? Where would you go?
✍️ Writing
- Write a short email (25–35 words) inviting a friend to a concert or festival. Say where and when it is.
- Write five sentences about a music festival using the key words from this page.
🔎 Vocabulary challenge
- Find three more words connected with music (for example: stage, ticket, singer).
- Match each key word to its meaning, then cover the meanings and test yourself.
- Use each key word in a sentence of your own.
A2 Reading and Writing
Keep practising every part of the A2 Key Reading and Writing paper. Choose a part below to find more free exercises.
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- School Notices
- Shopping Mall Notices
- Short Messages Exercise 1
- Short Messages Exercise 2
Part 2
Part 3
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- Edinburgh Festival
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- Family Castle
- Getting to Sleep
- London Police Force
- Making Jam
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Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
A2 Listening and Speaking
Train your ears and your speaking too. Pick a part of the A2 Key Listening and Speaking test below for more free practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A2 Key Reading Part 5?
A2 Key (KET) Reading Part 5 is an open cloze task. You read a short text or email with six gaps and write one word in each gap. There are no answer choices. It tests grammar and vocabulary.
How many questions are in Reading Part 5?
There are six gaps in Reading Part 5. You write one word for each gap.
How can I get better at Reading Part 5?
Read the whole text first. The missing words are usually small grammar words such as prepositions, pronouns and modals. Sometimes more than one answer is possible. Check your spelling and write only one word in each gap.
Is this Fuji Rock Festival exercise free?
Yes. This Fuji Rock Festival Reading Part 5 exercise is completely free to use. You can practise online as many times as you like.
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