A2 Elementary Writing Cambridge English writing practice Daily life About 15 minutes 1 question

Cambridge A2 Key — Picture story: The Kite in the Tree

About this practice test

Practise A2 English writing for Cambridge A2 Key with a story about the kite in the tree.

What you’ll practice

Answering the task

Address the purpose, audience and every requirement.

Developing your ideas

Build clear paragraphs with relevant support.

Using language well

Choose precise vocabulary and varied, accurate sentences.

What to expect: 1 writing task. Write and save each response, then choose feedback for 25 coins. Sign in to receive feedback and practice scores out of 10. The practice timer allows 15 minutes.

Study the questions and tasks

Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Use the task instructions and the guidance at the end of the page to review your own response.

Practice level
A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
Question formats
Writing response

How to approach this practice

Identify the purpose of the task and plan your main points before writing. For a visual task, compare the important features and use the supplied data accurately.

  1. The Kite in the Tree · Cambridge A2 Key — Picture story

    Write your own response, addressing every part of the task.

    Look at the three pictures and write the story.

    Three panels: flying a kite, the kite caught in a tree, and flying it again. Open larger image ↗

    Task requirements

    • Use all three pictures.
    • Give the story a clear ending.

    At least 35 words. 15-minute practice.

    Write a connected story using all three picture panels. Write at least 35 words. Timing is a practice allocation within the combined paper.

What to review next

Check every task requirement, paragraph organisation, word choice and sentence accuracy. Revise your response after reviewing any feedback you choose to request.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.